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[Perhaps the most obscure creature featured here so far. These peoples from the tales of the hero Yooneeara have exactly one (1) relevant image that crops up in a Google search]
Dhinnabarrada This woman appears as a lean human
warrior from the waist up, but her legs and feet are those of a giant bird.
Dhinnabarrada
are nomadic peoples of the driest wastes that combine the features of humans
and flightless birds. Dhinnabarrada are typically very inquisitive and travel
great distances in search of new experiences and peoples. Their unusual
appearance often makes them distrusted by humans that share their desert homes;
many tribes believe that the dhinnabarrada’s legs are the result of a divine
curse and that their form is contagious. In truth, however, dhinnabarrada are a
true-breeding people with no ability to transform others.
Omnivores,
dhinnabarrada prefer the taste of seeds, roots and insects to other food. Their
bodies are finely adapted to life in the desert; they can survive for long
periods on only a few sips of water and a handful of seeds. Although dhinnabarrada
often train with weapons, their greatest defense is their speed. As such, dhinnabarrada
view heavy armor as foolish, and few dhinnabarrada wear more than a leather strap
for carrying tools. Dhinnabarrada societies are dynastic in structure;
leadership positions are inherited and sons and daughters are typically
expected to fill the same roles as their parents in a tribe. Literacy is highly
valued among dhinnabarrada. Many spellcasting dhinnabarrada are wizards,
reading their spells off of long sheets of bark or carved walking sticks.
Dhinnabarrada as Characters
Dhinnabarrada
are defined by their class levels; they do not possess racial Hit Dice. A dhinnabarrada
character has the following racial traits. -2 Str, +2 Dex, +2 Con Dhinnabarrada are lean and tough,
but their muscles favor speed over brute strength Base speed 40 ft.
Heat-resistant: Dhinnabarrada gain a +2 racial
bonus on all saving throws made against heat dangers, as well as against any
fire-based attacks. Forager’s Eye: Dhinnabarrada gain a +2 racial
bonus on all Perception and Survival checks.
Weapon Familiarity: Dhinnabarrada treat boomerangs
as a martial weapon.
Dhinnabarrada are native to the continent of Riven, where they inhabit the central desert. They are friendly with most other races of Riven, but are especially close to the sand giants. It is considered an honor among them to be allowed to rest near a sand giant redoubt. The reason for this veneration, which the sand giants appreciate but do not demand, is not relayed to outsiders.
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