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==Languages==
The languages of Asmythe are slightly different. They are described in greater detail in the [[Almanac|Asmythe Almanac]].
* There is no Halfling language.
* Barbaric languages are specific to a region. These include Aklo, Giant, Gnome, Gnoll, Orc, Sylvan, etc.
* Draconic, Celestial, and Abyssal have special significance.
* Druidic is a dialect of Draconic and often coven-specific.
==Character Races==
==Character Races==
The languages of Asmythe are slightly different. They are described in greater detail in the [[Almanac|Asmythe Almanac]].
 
===Half-Orc/Goblin===
===Half-Orc/Goblin===
Orcs are not a major race in Asmythe, therefore mention of "orc" in the Core book should be read as "goblin". Most specifically, the character race "Half-Orc" is a "Half-Goblin" in Asmythe. (Actually Half-Hobgoblin.) Otherwise all statistics for the Half-Orc/Goblin character race remain unchanged.
Orcs are not a major race in Asmythe, therefore mention of "orc" in the Core book should be read as "goblin". Most specifically, the character race "Half-Orc" is a "Half-Goblin" in Asmythe. (Actually Half-Hobgoblin.) Otherwise all statistics for the Half-Orc/Goblin character race remain unchanged.

Revision as of 10:55, 27 January 2012

Languages

The languages of Asmythe are slightly different. They are described in greater detail in the Asmythe Almanac.

  • There is no Halfling language.
  • Barbaric languages are specific to a region. These include Aklo, Giant, Gnome, Gnoll, Orc, Sylvan, etc.
  • Draconic, Celestial, and Abyssal have special significance.
  • Druidic is a dialect of Draconic and often coven-specific.

Character Races

Half-Orc/Goblin

Orcs are not a major race in Asmythe, therefore mention of "orc" in the Core book should be read as "goblin". Most specifically, the character race "Half-Orc" is a "Half-Goblin" in Asmythe. (Actually Half-Hobgoblin.) Otherwise all statistics for the Half-Orc/Goblin character race remain unchanged.

Gnome

Gnomes are not a major race in Asmythe. They exist but are not populous, do not have large communities, and do not mingle with civilized races. Players are strongly discouraged from choosing Gnome as a character race.

Hobgoblin

Hobgoblins are a major race in Asmythe. Players may select Hobgoblin as a character race. However goblins are generally despised by other races, especially Elves.

Hobgoblin society has no wizards.

Hobgoblin Traits

Hobgoblin characters have the following traits:

  • +2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, -2 Charisma
  • Medium Size
  • Normal Speed
  • Darkvision, 60ft
  • Bonus Feat: Catch Off-Guard
  • Bonus Feat: one additional free combat feat at first level.
  • Goblin Blood, counts as a goblin for any effect related to race.
  • Hobgoblins speak Common and Goblin.

Character Classes

Cleric

The gods of Asmythe do not favor or dis-favor any particular weapon use by their clerics.

All Clerics get +1 attack and +1 save against any cleric of an opposed cosmos. See Religions.

Wizard

Wizards must choose a specialist school; they may not be universalists.