Undine

Description

Play Category: Limited

Recovery Element: Water

Eye Color: Glowing Yellow

Skin Color: Browns, Greys

Undine have one of the most alien looks,

History

Undine are the coming together of two different water-based organisms. One was an oblong sphere like an eye, which could pull water around it. Another mimicked a fin in shape and could whip water near it. Eventually the two formed a bond, increasing both of their powers. Naturally, huge colonies of these emerged, and were essentially a deathtrap for any living thing. That was the problem, though, no intelligent living thing would come near it. Eventually, small groups departed and attempted to act as moving colonies. However, this time, they were the living thing walking into unknown territory. While they hungered, they proved no threat to any other water-based species on their own. Indeed, the other species tended to interpret their attacks as play, and many provided them food and protection. As time went on, undine adapted to this, and took on a shape more natural to the races. This resulted in the other races growing closer, but more importantly better food and protection. Over time, they began to understand more and more of their cultures, and as the benefits of being part of the underwater society increased, they heard wind of one above the waves. Though most were content with their new position, several set off to see what the world above offered.

Being a race of two basic creatures, Undine are a bit simpler than most races. They are largely curious about the working of the new social machine, but they still have a basic animal hunger that many succumb to.

Culture

As a race that evolved from mooching from other societies, the Undine have no specific culture. Indeed, in most cases, Undine are content and perhaps even most comfortable sleeping and working outside.

Fashion

Again, Undine never developed on their own. However, as their bodies are solely water shaped to be body-like, so they have no nudity taboo to begin with and indeed feel most natural with it. In societies that frown upon this, they tend to favor as little clothing as possible, uncomfortable with the feeling of it but willing to compromise for the benefits offered.

Racial Abilities

• Magic: Water - Low
• Weight: Heavy

Note: Plug and Play

Most Undine will have two 'eyes' and four 'fins.' This is what caused other races to react most hospitably, and so this is what their relationships are maximized for. However, additional eyes and fins will make an Undine slightly stronger, but as a trade-off, make them more alien to most social races. Some may choose to try to hide these to interact, but it is difficult with the discomfort of clothing and a fully translucent body.