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	The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotionally stunted, favoring logic over emotion in accordance with their mana affinity, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the first [[Mirrodin]] block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.		The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotionally stunted, favoring logic over emotion in accordance with their mana affinity, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the first [[Mirrodin]] block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.

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	==Mirrodin==		==Mirrodin==
	On [[Mirrodin]], the mycosynth created a vapor which induced mutations in the vedalken, who developed four arms and gills. Soon, this variation became the norm. These vedalken are physically very different from the members of their race on other planes, and have more inhuman features, in some cases lacking a nose or visible ears. The center of their culture was the city of Lumengrid, from which the Vedalken ruled over an empire that enslaved the Neurok tribes at the shores of the Quicksilver Sea. For a long time, the Vedalken were ruled by the Synod, who considered themselves servants of Mirrodin's guardian, Memnarch. After Memnarch's fall, they were forced to reorganize themselves. Central to this reorganization was the "Origin Query", the answer to the origin of the Vedalken race. With the loss of easy access to blinkmoth serum, their hold over the empire became fragile and revolts from the Neurok forced the two races into a state of cooperation rather than subservience.		On [[Mirrodin]], the mycosynth created a vapor which induced mutations in the vedalken, who developed four arms and gills. Soon, this variation became the norm. These vedalken are physically very different from the members of their race on other planes, and have more inhuman features, in some cases lacking a nose or visible ears.

			The center of their culture was the city of Lumengrid, from which the Vedalken ruled over an empire that enslaved the Neurok tribes at the shores of the Quicksilver Sea. For a long time, the Vedalken were ruled by the Synod, who considered themselves servants of Mirrodin's guardian, Memnarch. After Memnarch's fall, they were forced to reorganize themselves. Central to this reorganization was the "Origin Query", the answer to the origin of the Vedalken race. With the loss of easy access to blinkmoth serum, their hold over the empire became fragile and revolts from the Neurok forced the two races into a state of cooperation rather than subservience.

	When New Phyrexia rose, Lumengrid was overtaken by the forces of Jin-Gitaxias. Many Vedalken fell prey to phyresis, their distended brains looming over frail, but lethal and burr-pocked, bodies. Those few remaining have cast their lot with the surviving Neurok in an attempt to survive.		When New Phyrexia rose, Lumengrid was overtaken by the forces of Jin-Gitaxias. Many Vedalken fell prey to phyresis, their distended brains looming over frail, but lethal and burr-pocked, bodies. Those few remaining have cast their lot with the surviving Neurok in an attempt to survive.

1d4chan>GloriousGidofter: Ask, and ye shall receive (added images)

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	The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotionally stunted, favoring logic over emotion in accordance with their mana affinity, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the first [[Mirrodin]] block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.		The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotionally stunted, favoring logic over emotion in accordance with their mana affinity, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the first [[Mirrodin]] block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.

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	The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotionally stunted, favoring logic over emotion in accordance with their mana affinity, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the first [[Mirrodin]] block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.		The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotionally stunted, favoring logic over emotion in accordance with their mana affinity, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the first [[Mirrodin]] block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.

1d4chan>QuietBrowser: Added the official Ravnican Vedalken PC stats.

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	::Aether Lore: You double your Proficiency bonus when making Int (History) checks relating to magic items and aether-powered tech devices.		::Aether Lore: You double your Proficiency bonus when making Int (History) checks relating to magic items and aether-powered tech devices.

	When the Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica was announced, anons began speculating that vedalkens would reappear as one of the new races. Purported leaks surfaced on /tg/ claiming that vedalkens were indeed going to be in that book, with the same basic stats as the Plane Shift vedalken, bar the addition of a new "Partially Amphibious" racial trait (you can breathe water for up to 1 hour, but then must take a long rest before you can do so again), but these ~~should~~ be ~~taken~~ with ~~a '''huge''' serve~~ of ~~salt~~ - ~~they~~ have '''~~NOT''' been confirmed as canon yet!~~		When the Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica was announced, anons began speculating that vedalkens would reappear as one of the new races. Purported leaks surfaced on /tg/ claiming that vedalkens were indeed going to be in that book, with the same basic stats as the Plane Shift vedalken, bar the addition of a new "Partially Amphibious" racial trait (you can breathe water for up to 1 hour, but then must take a long rest before you can do so again), but these turned out to be not entirely correct. They instead received the following statblock, which has attracted some justifiable contempt as being rather overpowered. Additionally, their fluff was retconned, making them still logical and focused, but also more talkative and extroverted, closer to their Kaladesh cousins.

			Ravnican Vedalken
			::Ability Scores: Int +2; Wis +1
			::Size: Medium
			::Speed: 30 ft.
			::Age. Vedalken mature slower than humans do, reaching maturity around age 40. Their life span is typically 350 years, with some living to the age of 500.
			::Alignment. Vedalken are usually lawful and non-evil.
			::Size. Tall and slender, Vedalken stand 6 to 6½ feet tall on average and usually weigh less than 200 pounds. Your size is Medium.
			::Vedalken Dispassion. You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.
			::Tireless Precision. You are proficient in one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Performance, or Sleight of Hand. You are also proficient with one tool of your choice.
			Whenever you make an ability check with the chosen skill or tool, roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the check's total.
			::Partially Amphibious. By absorbing oxygen through your skin, you can breathe underwater for up to 1 hour. Once you've reached that limit, you can't use this trait again until you finish a long rest.
			::Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Vedalken, and one other language of your choice.

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1d4chan>QuietBrowser at 01:11, 23 September 2018

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	The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are ~~emotioinally~~ stunted, favoring logic over emotion, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the [[Mirrodin]] ~~first~~ block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.		The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotionally stunted, favoring logic over emotion in accordance with their mana affinity, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the first [[Mirrodin]] block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.

	Results were... mixed. Eventually, merfolk were reworked to have species that had legs, but still, vedalken have their place amongst the planes.		Results were... mixed. Eventually, merfolk were reworked to have species that had legs, reclaiming their position of authority as "The Blue Mana Race", but still, vedalken have found their place amongst the planes.

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	==Ravnica==		==Ravnica==
	The vedalken of [[Ravnica]] are associated most closely with the [[Simic Combine]] and [[Azorius Senate]], though the [[Izzet League]] is also not an unprecedented choice. They look very much like tall humans, but with blue skin and ~~little~~ emotion. Though the vedalken of Ravnica are physically different from those Mirrodin, some Simic biomancy experiments have produced similar ~~results~~, including four arms and gills.		The vedalken of [[Ravnica]] are associated most closely with the [[Simic Combine]] and [[Azorius Senate]], though the [[Izzet League]] is also not an unprecedented choice. They look very much like tall humans, but with blue skin and a naturally reserved temperament; perhaps not to the same extent as their Mirrodin counterparts, but still inclined to trust logic over emotion. Though the vedalken of Ravnica are physically different from those Mirrodin, some Simic biomancy experiments have produced mutants with similar physical traits, including four arms and gills.

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	==Kaladesh==		==Kaladesh==
	The vedalken of [[Kaladesh]] can be defined from the rest of their kin by their extroverted natures, the fact they have hair, and their possession of 6 fingers to each hand, which works well given their racial tendency to be [[artificer]]s.		The vedalken of [[Kaladesh]] can be defined from the rest of their kin by their extroverted natures, the fact they have hair, and their possession of 6 fingers to each hand, which works well given their racial tendency to be [[artificer]]s. This makes them the most human-looking of the vedalken strains, although their high forehead and comparatively small (but fully-formed) noses adds a certain subtle dash of "alien" to their looks.

	Their most defining trait is their unusual view of progress: in a nutshell, the vedalken believe nothing can ever be perfect or is perfect, and that is something to rejoice in. Imperfection is a chance for improvement, progress is an endless march towards a state of perfection that can never actually be reached. Yes, this can make them quite exasperating, as their enthusiasm in noting flaws and problems can be quite a social blunder. Still, this drive for continues improvisation means they tend to be masters of their craft, simultaneously always open to new ideas and constantly in pursuit of a way to make things better.		Their most defining trait is their unusual view of progress: in a nutshell, the vedalken believe nothing can ever be perfect or is perfect, and that is something to rejoice in. Imperfection is a chance for improvement, progress is an endless march towards a state of perfection that can never actually be reached. Yes, this can make them quite exasperating, as their enthusiasm in noting flaws and problems can be quite a social blunder. Still, this drive for continues improvisation means they tend to be masters of their craft, simultaneously always open to new ideas and constantly in pursuit of a way to make things better.

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+The '''Vedalken''' are a race of tall, blue-skinned humanoids native to several planes of [[Magic: The Gathering]]. Aligned to the powers of Blue Mana, they are a race focused heavily on learning and invention. Most branches of the species are emotioinally stunted, favoring logic over emotion, but this is not a multiversial trait; [[Kaladesh]]ii vedalkens are quite extroverted. The race first appeared in 2003, coinciding with the release of the [[Mirrodin]] first block; the basic idea was that, because the previously iconic Blue Mana race, the [[merfolk]], were unsuited for non-aquatic environments due to, y'know, the whole "fish tail for legs" thing, the vedalken would be promoted to take their place.
-Yes, this can make them quite exasperating, as their enthusiasm in noting flaws and problems can be quite a social blunder.
+Results were... mixed. Eventually, merfolk were reworked to have species that had legs, but still, vedalken have their place amongst the planes.
 ==Dungeons & Dragons==
-Vedalken were given rules as a PC race option in [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition]] via the free online article "Plane Shift: Kaladesh".
+Vedalken were given rules as a PC race option in [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition]] via the free online article "[[Plane Shift]]: [[Kaladesh]]", where they had the following statblock:
 ::Ability Score Modifiers: +2 Intelligence, +1 Wisdom
 ::Size: Medium
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 ::Vedalken Cunning: You have Advantage on Int, Wis and Cha saving throws against magic.
 ::Aether Lore: You double your Proficiency bonus when making Int (History) checks relating to magic items and aether-powered tech devices.
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