Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 21:36:01 -0500 From: Brandon Quina Firekin- (75 points) These intelligent fire elementals are common in Thule, expecially near the Lords of Flame. They occasionally leave their lava-filled homes and journey into the realms of man-- although such things are often difficult on both species. Man, for example, dosnt build their citys in such a way as to allow for the existance of a living torch. Man, and the other intelligent races of Thule, tend to dislike the firekin. . . mostly due to the destruction and death that follows in their wake. The firekin are about the size of a full grown human. Their skin is jet black, and their bodys are constantly surrounded by flowing crackling flame. They tend to have an obsession with flame and heat, and love to watch things burn. They have an intense fear of water. This is understandable, as the 'foul liquid' does them great harm, and can kill them easily. However, they take this to irrational lengths-- they are more afraid of water than perhaps anything else. Firekin society is fairly isolated. 'Citys' of the kin live together, ruled by the Ember-- the oldest and wisest of the kin in that particular city. The kin are every bit as tempermental as their elemental. Anyone who angers a kin is quite likly to burn at the hands of that kin. Even amoung themselves duels and fights are common-- though much less lethal, as the kin are not bothered by the flames of their brothers. RACIAL TEMPLATE: +4 Dexterity, -1 Intelligence, +2 Health. Fire Aspected Magery. 20 Levels of Body of Fire (which cannot be 'turned off'). 1 Level of Extended Lifespan. Breathe Fire (1d damage, 3hex range). Bad Temper, Phobia of Water, Pyromania, Bad Reputation (-2 to everyone but other Firekin, all the time), Weakness (1d damage every minute from extreme cold)