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| Ratongas - The Cryptic Cabal |
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Attributes
Str: 10
Agi: 30
Sta: 15
Int: 25
Wis: 20
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Ratongas are a race of rodent humanoids about the height of a dwarf. Their bodies are covered in thick hair, and they have long furless tails. Their eyes are small and beady, best suited for the dark. Ratonga are a somewhat weak race, their armor most often made of hides or light chainmail forged of rare alloys. They prefer to lurk in the shadows and remain unseen: whatever they don is usually made to be silent and blend in with the darkness. |
Traditional Roles: Scout, Mage and Priest
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Starting Location:
Temple Street (Freeport, The Bastion of Evil)
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| Extended Race Information |
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Racial Language: Ratongan
Divine Creator: Brell Serilis
Racial Homeland: The Underfoot
Appearance
Ratongas, short in stature and resemblant to that of an evolved sewer rat, are one of the weaker races. Prefering to be unseen and unheard they are typically adorned in armor that is easily camouflaged with the darkness. This consists primarily of hides, though some is made into light chain mail consistant of select alloys. Beneath their armor they have very thick body fur. Their eyes are small, dark and beady, their tail is completely hairless and their arms, feet and torso are very long.
Demeanor
Ratongas are evil in nature but not cruel. They aren't one to force an opponent for this is far too bold. Instead they rely on their crafty abilities to obtain information and items. This sly personality has helped keep many Ratonga alive in otherwise hairy situations. When they do strike it'll be when least expected.
Background
Ratongas are a race of intelligent rat-like creatures approximately the same height as dwarves. Little is known of the Ratonga's background. The race was first encountered in the Age of War; Ratonga guides aided Freeport Militia troop movements through subterranean tunnels to the Desert of Ro, allowing supplies and troops to move while the great city was under a long siege. After this encounter, the Ratonga vanished back into the depths they were found in. The Ratonga did not reappear for ages, until the massive earthquakes of the Rending began to rip the continent of Antonica into pieces. Rumors surfaced that the Ratonga were a tribe of rat-men related to the Chetari of Dragon Necropolis, a theory that the Ratonga themselves seemed to encourage. However, it quickly became clear that these new arrivals were an order of magnitude more intelligent than the Chetari, leading many to speculate that the race's origins might lie in the Underfoot itself. On this subject, the Ratonga say nothing.
The Ratonga often emblazon a symbol of interlocking circles on their chest. This symbol is always the same, whatever it may mean.
Faith
Ratongas are not known to worship any deity. However much is still unknown about their hidden culture.
Recent History
Since the Ratonga remained mostly hidden to the lands of Norrath, the destruction of the moon had very little affect on their culture. But the Ratonga are not one to pass on an opportunity. The burned and battered lands offered the perfect enviroment for the Ratonga to thrive. They managed to work their way into the culture of Norrath by supplying goods for the evil forces in Freeport. |
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