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| Abyssal Merfolk are an evil [[Merfolk|aquatic race]] that dwell in the dark depths of the oceans.
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| == Abyssal Mer ==
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| Abyssal Merfolk are an evil [[Merfolk|aquatic race]] that dwell in the dark depths of the oceans.
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| They are known for their cruel militaristic society that frequently launches raids into the surface world to capture slaves and plunder.
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| '''Physical Description:'''
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| Abyssal Merfolk have the upper bodies of humans and lower bodies of cephalapods, especially octopi. Think Ursala from Disney's version of Little Mermaid.
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| Most Abyssal Merfolk have no hair, but a few have crests or fins on their heads.
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| Many have glowing bio-luminescent spots or lures on their bodies and heads.
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| Merfolk have specially adapted gills instead of lungs that can breathe both water and air.
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| Their tentacles and water jet allow powerful swimming, but are equally capable of supporting the rest of the body upright on land as they crawl along.
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| (maybe they shouldnt be able to walk on land, not having bones and all?)
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| '''Society:'''
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| Abyssal Merfolk live in a state of unbending theocratic tyranny.
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| Almost all Abyssal mer are drafted into the military once they reach adolescence.
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| The center of each merfolk's life is his barracks.
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| His unit has replaced his family.
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| His officers have replaced his parents.
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| Most menial work is performed by penal battalions of slaves who were either captured in war or demoted from the army as punishment.
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| The desolate wastes of the ocean floor do not offer enough resources to support a civilization.
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| As a result, abyssal mer must constantly raid and plunder the shallower and more fertile regions of the ocean.
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| '''Alignment and Religion:'''
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| A large number of Abyssal Merfolk have a lawful evil alignment, which is well suited to their militaristic and pitiless society.
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| A minority of Abyssal merfolk have other alignments.
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| Most Abyssal Merfolk worship Father Earth.
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| They see positive aspects in him as the god of passion, art and a furious life creating spark of activity.
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| They argue that Luna is a dead god and that Father Earth is still alive and active and that you can still hear his furious screams of pain in the tectonic activity of the plates.
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| They cannot forgive the Sea Mother for killing Father Earth and see it as vile treachery and oath breaking.
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| They may not show as much mercy as others but they are passionate, furious and their law and oaths are as unbreakable as the iron tools they forge.
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| '''Relations:'''
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| The long history of war and slavery with other races has caused fear and hate to be the default reaction with many other civilized races.
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| This undercurrent of suspicion makes relations with other races difficult.
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| Abyssal Mer get along best with dwarves, who rarely have previous knowledge of abyssal exploits.
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| '''Adventurers:'''
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| Abyssal Mer usually become adventurers as part of a religious directive or atonement for some crime.
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| More unusually, military deserters escape from their regimented military life.
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| With no way to return to their former lives, and no friends or allies to rely on, these runaways turn to a life on the road as adventurers.
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| Abysall Merfolk adventurers are usually martial classes such as fighters, rangers, and barbarians, but they can also become talented wizards.
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| === Abyssal Merfolk Racial Traits ===
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| ==== Pathfinder ====
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| '''+2 Strength, +2 Intelligence, -2 Charisma''':
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| Abyssal merfolk are strong and well-educated, but their militaristic culture does not put a premium on social skills.
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| '''Medium:'''
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| Merfolk are medium creatures and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
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| '''Slow Speed:'''
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| Merfolk have a base speed of 20 feet, but are never encumbered by heavy load or armor.
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| '''Aquatic:'''
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| Merfolk gain a swim speed of 30 feet, a +8 racial bonus to swim checks, and can breathe both water and air.
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| '''Grasping tentacles:'''
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| Abyssal Merfolk receive the improved grapple feat.
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| '''Darkvision:'''
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| You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions.
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| You can see in dim light within 60 feet o f you as if it w ere bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
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| You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
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| '''Military Drill''':
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| Members of this race gain a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against fear and despair effects.
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| Also, once per day, after a natural roll of 1 on a d20 roll, members of this race may reroll and use the second result.
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| '''Weapon Familiarity''':
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| Abyssal Merfolk have proficiency with the net, trident and Halberd.
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| '''Languages:'''
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| Abyssal Merfolk begin play knowing common and Aquan.
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| Merfolk with a high intelligence score can choose Gnomish, Orcish.
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| Sylvan, Elvish, Draconic, and Halfing.
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| ==== D&D 5E ====
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| '''+2 Strength, +2 Intelligence, -2 Charisma''':
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| Abyssal merfolk are strong and well-educated, but their militaristic culture does not put a premium on social skills.
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| '''Size:''' Your size is medium.
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| '''Alignment:''' Lawful Evil
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| '''Speed:''' Your base speed is 25 feet.
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| '''Aquatic:''' You gain a swim speed of 30 feet, advantage on athletics checks when swimming, and can breathe both water and air.
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| '''Superior Dark Vision:'''
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| You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions.
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| You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
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| You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
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| '''Sunlight Sensitivity:'''
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| You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target o f your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
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| '''Military Drill:'''
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| You have advantage on saving throws to resist fear and despair effects.
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| Also, once per day, after a natural roll of 1 on a d20 roll, members of this race may reroll and use the second result.
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| '''Weapon Familiarity:''' Abyssal Merfolk have proficiency with the net, trident and Halberd.
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| '''Languages:''' Abyssal Merfolk begin play knowing common and Aquan.
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| == Abyssal Sea Star ==
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| ''A monstrously giant sea star has fallen down from above and grabbed onto the outside of a Coastal Mer dwelling.''
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| ''Atop the sea star rides an Abyssal Mer rider.''
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| ''The Abyssal Mer rider pulls up and the trained sea star rises up and then slams its great jaws into the concrete dwelling and begins to drill away.''
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| == Related Links ==
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| Go back to [[Merfolk]] homepage
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| * [[Coastal Merfolk]]
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| * [[Coral Merfolk]]
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| * [[Arctic Merfolk]]
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| ==Abyssal Merfolk Gallery ==
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| <gallery>
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| File:Sea witch pg22 by spoofdecator-d5y32l4.jpg
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| File:Mermaid by nedarkhess-d5j0d7x.png
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| File:Monster 8 octomaid by myrmirada-d5nkin7.png
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| File:Abyssalmerfolk2.jpg
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| File:Sea witch nami by shockowaffel-d6hdym3.jpg
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| File:Octomermaid3.jpg
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| File:Octomermaid4.jpg
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| </gallery>
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