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Makros: Another major update

2022-11-06T01:37:12Z

Another major update

Makros: /* Duergar */

2022-05-11T15:24:37Z

Duergar

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	''Duergars are strong, tough and heavy, though their short height can sometimes leave some things out of their reach. As they are culturally encouraged to uphold tradition, every Duergar has some training in crafting and repairing machines and equipment.''		''Duergars are strong, tough and heavy, though their short height can sometimes leave some things out of their reach. As they are culturally encouraged to uphold tradition, every Duergar has some training in crafting and repairing machines and equipment.''

	♦ Duergar gain a +2 attribute bonus to Strength and ~~Endurance~~.		♦ Duergar gain a '''+1''' attribute bonus to Strength, Endurance, Intelligence and Charisma.

	♦ All Duergar gain a Skill-Focus in all '''[[Engineering]]''' skills.		♦ All Duergar gain a Skill-Focus in all '''[[Engineering]]''' skills.

Makros: feedback-based edits

2022-05-08T17:01:34Z

feedback-based edits

Makros: Layout changes

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Makros at 20:04, 5 December 2021

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	=Physical Description=		=Physical Description=
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	~~==Passive: Dark-Vision==~~
	~~''Duergar can see in pitch-black environments up to 60ft, Dark-vision is monochromatic, which means in areas absent of light, they can only see in shades of grey, not colour.''~~
	~~♦ The Duergar's vision type is: Dark-Vision.~~

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	[[Category:Races]] [[Category:Humanoid]]		[[Category:Races]] [[Category:Humanoid]]

Makros: /* Traits */

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Traits

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	=Traits=		=Traits=

	==Passive: Stout-Powerful==		==Passive: Stout-Powerful==
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	''Duergars are adept at wearing heavy armours and outfits without hindering their mobility, however their stout forms do make them less agile than most races. This is further compounded by their dense, heavy bodies which make them even harder to forcibly move.''		''Duergars are adept at wearing heavy armours and outfits without hindering their mobility, however their stout forms do make them less agile than most races. This is further compounded by their dense, heavy bodies which make them even harder to forcibly move.''
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Makros: /* Duergar */

2021-12-03T19:04:10Z

Duergar

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	=Racial Adjustments & Archetypes=		=Racial Adjustments & Archetypes=
	==Duergar==		==Duergar==
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	''Duergars are strong, tough and heavy, though their short height can sometimes leave some things out of their reach. As they are culturally encouraged to uphold tradition, every Duergar has some training in crafting and repairing machines and equipment.''		''Duergars are strong, tough and heavy, though their short height can sometimes leave some things out of their reach. As they are culturally encouraged to uphold tradition, every Duergar has some training in crafting and repairing machines and equipment.''
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	♦ Duergar are considered to be Medium-sized; their [[size]]-rating is 1.		♦ Duergar are considered to be Medium-sized; their [[size]]-rating is 1.
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Makros: /* Race Meta */

2021-12-03T18:52:11Z

Race Meta

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	=Race Meta=		=Race Meta=
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	* Better known as: Dwarf (although the literal Duergar concept is used in their place)		* Better known as: Dwarf (although the literal Duergar concept is used in their place)
	* Duergar stand between the heights of 3'6" and 5'0", averaging 4'3" tall. Their size is Medium '''(1)'''.		* Duergar stand between the heights of 3'6" and 5'0", averaging 4'3" tall. Their size is Medium '''(1)'''.

Makros: /* Physical Description */

2021-12-03T18:51:21Z

Physical Description

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Makros: /* Ability: Duergar Growth */

2021-12-03T01:02:28Z

Ability: Duergar Growth

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	'''~~Fast-Acting~~'''		'''Mastery'''
	♦ '''Growth''' is now treated as an Advanced action (costing 100 AP) to activate~~. When using '''Overgrowth''': The Duergar can resize for 50 AP per size category~~.		♦ '''Growth''' is now treated as an Advanced action (costing 100 AP) to activate.
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	'''Revitalizing'''		'''Revitalizing'''
	♦ '''Growth''' now heals 5% of the user’s maximum HP ~~and 10% of the user’s resource pools~~ per Potential skill rank. This effect may only trigger once per rest~~, and must~~ be ~~invoked during~~ the ~~activation of~~ '''Growth'''.		♦ '''Growth''' now heals 5% of the user’s maximum HP per Potential skill rank (max. 5 ranks).
	~~♦ If used with Overgrowth: Revitalizing triggers once per~~ size ~~category beyond base~~ size.
	♦ This ~~effect triggers after~~ the ~~effects of size-changing occurs~~, ~~factoring~~ in their ~~new values~~.		> This effect may only trigger once per rest.

			> This Perk can be used any time the Duergar character activates '''Growth''' to increase their size rating to a size not yet achieved since their last rest. This perk can activate twice when the '''Overgrowth''' perk, once for doubling in size and again for enlarging to x4 their base size-rating.
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	'''Overgrowth'''		'''Overgrowth'''
	♦ '''Growth''' ~~may now~~ increase ~~the user’s~~ size by ~~up to two size categories~~.		♦ The maximum size-rating cap for '''Growth''' is increased from x2 to x4. The user still can only increase in size by a factor of 2 per activation.
	~~(Without the~~ '''~~Fast-Acting~~''' ~~perk~~, ~~the Duergar may not be able~~ to ~~change more than~~ one ~~size category at a time~~.)
			When used with '''Mastery''': The Duergar can change sizes freely as an Advanced Action (100 AP), from base size to x4 scale in one round.
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	'''Adjust'''		'''Adjust'''
	♦ '''Growth''' ~~may~~ affect unattended objects, outfits or equipment ~~obtained~~ during or after using ~~'''Growth'''~~. ~~Causing aforementioned~~ items ~~to grow to~~ fit the user’s size category~~. Resizing is a voluntary action~~. This ~~bonus~~ cannot be used to shrink ~~oversized~~ objects or equipment when ~~'''Growth''' is used~~ to return to base size. Enlarged objects remain enlarged until dismissed by the user or the user returns to a smaller/base size.		♦ The Duergar may now use their '''Growth''' ability to affect unattended objects, outfits or equipment in their possession during or after using said ability. Affected items will resize fit the user’s new size category. This effect cannot be used to shrink objects or equipment when activating the ability to shrink or return to normal size nor can it be used to enlarge objects bigger than the Duergar's base size or other creatures. Enlarged objects remain enlarged until dismissed by the user or the user returns to a smaller/base size.
	(Items that leave the Duergar's possession return to their normal size after one round.)
			Items that leave the Duergar's possession return to their normal size after one round. '''Adjust''' requires activating the '''Growth''' ability for this expressed purpose and consumes the appropriate amount of Action-Points.
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	'''Shrivel'''		'''Shrivel'''
	♦ '''Growth''' can instead be used to shrink the Duergar down by ~~as many~~ size ~~categories~~ as they can with their base ability.		♦ '''Growth''' can instead be used to shrink the Duergar down by the same factor of size-ratings as they can with their base ability.
	> When used with '''Overgrowth''', they can shrink down 2 size ~~categories~~ instead of just ~~one~~.
	> When used with '''Adjust''', objects can be shrunk down to fit the Duergar's new size.		> When used with '''Overgrowth''': they can shrink down to 1/4th their base size-rating instead of just 1/2th.
	> '''~~Revitalisation~~''' ~~cannot trigger when used with~~ '''~~Shrivel~~'''.
			> When used with '''Adjust''': objects can be shrunk down to fit the Duergar's new size.

			Note: '''Shrivel''' does not activate nor recieve benefits from the '''Revitalisation''' Skill Perk.
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	Resembling shorter, broader humanoids standing on average 4'3" tall, Duergar are more robust than the average humanoid, as if a human grew twice as wide and three-quarters as tall, but their stout-powerful build makes them strong, sturdy and ponderous with their movements. Duergar typically have skin-tones similar to humans although some take on a charcoal-grey tone with black or white hair to match. Some grow large bushy beards while others are bald and clean-shaven, culturally the status of one's facial hair isn't as important as it is to traditionalist Duergar.		Resembling shorter, broader humanoids standing on average 4'3" tall, Duergar are more robust than the average humanoid, as if a human grew twice as wide and three-quarters as tall, but their stout-powerful build makes them strong, sturdy and ponderous with their movements. Duergar typically have skin-tones similar to humans although some take on a charcoal-grey tone with black or white hair to match. Some grow large bushy beards while others are bald and clean-shaven, culturally the status of one's facial hair isn't as important as it is to traditionalist Duergar.

	Duergar are also surprisingly dense for their size; with a full-grown adult weighing in between ~~200~~ to ~~400lbs~~, they're capable of crushing a human under their own body weight, and that's without heavy clothing and armour they're liable to be wearing. If it weren't for their innate ability to muffle their footsteps, you'd be able to hear a Duergar walk from across the street. A Duergar's head, hands and feet are proportionally larger than a humans' for their height, approximately twice as wide and deep, and one-half longer for each extremity. Regardless of height, Duergar are unmistakably massive.		Duergar are also surprisingly dense for their size; with a full-grown adult weighing in between 500 to 800lbs, they're capable of crushing a human under their own body weight, and that's without heavy clothing and armour they're liable to be wearing. If it weren't for their innate ability to muffle their footsteps, you'd be able to hear a Duergar walk from across the street. A Duergar's head, hands and feet are proportionally larger than a humans' for their height, approximately twice as wide and deep, and one-half longer for each extremity. Regardless of height, Duergar are unmistakably massive.

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	* Faction(s): Cerulean Kingdom		* Faction(s): Cerulean Kingdom

	~~Despite the weird use of another race's name in place of Dwarf.~~ Duergar are effectively the 'Dwarves' of this setting, except they retain the spell-like abilities of their namesake. With significantly higher strength and endurance, it's like they were built for melee roles, although they're kinda slow due to their trait and Agility reduction. Duergar function like medium-sized tanks by default but their ability to grow into giants as well as turn invisible makes up for their slowness, they can be one of the most dangerous races out of the fantasy three because of this.<br>		Duergar are effectively the 'Dwarves' of this setting, except they retain the spell-like abilities of their namesake. With significantly higher strength and endurance, it's like they were built for melee roles, although they're kinda slow due to their trait and Agility reduction. Duergar function like medium-sized tanks by default but their ability to grow into giants as well as turn invisible makes up for their slowness, they can be one of the most dangerous races out of the fantasy three because of this.<br>
	'''Duergar are great tanks/melee characters and their growth/invisibility powers can really make them a force to be reckoned with.'''		'''Duergar are great tanks/melee characters and their growth/invisibility powers can really make them a force to be reckoned with.'''

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	Duergar are fairly short at around 4'3" and significantly heavy for their size, so moving around quickly and sharply isn't their forte. That doesn't stop dedicated Duergar Monks from sprinting across the battlefield to deliver huge drop-kick to a foe that taunted them on the other side, or a Duergar Rogue from feinting their foe for a vital blow. Duergar are open to spellcasting and metaforce manifesting as they get to unleash powerful abilities without running around too much.		Duergar are fairly short at around 4'3" and significantly heavy for their size, so moving around quickly and sharply isn't their forte. That doesn't stop dedicated Duergar Monks from sprinting across the battlefield to deliver huge drop-kick to a foe that taunted them on the other side, or a Duergar Rogue from feinting their foe for a vital blow. Duergar are open to spellcasting and metaforce manifesting as they get to unleash powerful abilities without running around too much.

	In Duergar homes and settlements, lots of furnishings and facilities are positioned much lower for their convenience and also reinforced for stability. This becomes a frustration in other places where things as simple as sitting on a chair becomes a hassle as their extreme weight can sometimes cause them to break under the weight of their body~~. Climbing stairs can be chore as their short legs force full leg extensions whereas a taller companion needs only to lift a little~~. Even Duergar clothing is specially made with thicker and sturdier materials, clothing like their shoes tends to constructed with heavy soles and thick leathers and metal plates for extra durability.		In Duergar homes and settlements, lots of furnishings and facilities are positioned much lower for their convenience and also reinforced for stability. This becomes a frustration in other places where things as simple as sitting on a chair becomes a hassle as their extreme weight can sometimes cause them to break under the weight of their body. Even Duergar clothing is specially made with thicker and sturdier materials, clothing like their shoes tends to constructed with heavy soles and thick leathers and metal plates for extra durability.

	Duergar tend to like smaller races more than most, as both tend to move across land at similar pace and find it comfortable to look down rather than being looked down upon. Some Duergar can feel a kind of parental responsibility for little folk, but they have enough sense and pride to change their tune when the little folk start acting up in front of them, forcing their hand. When it comes to giants, Duergar try to use their innate abilities to size up to level the playing field, if they cannot equal or surpass them, they'll attain maximum size for their own safety. Duergar do have a sense of humour, utilizing their invisibility to spook people at unexpected angles or sit in front of a doorway at an enlarged size, so it can't be opened from the other side. It is not illegal to use their abilities in their culture, but being caught committing crimes with them is severe ~~indeed~~.		Duergar tend to like smaller races more than most, as both tend to move across land at similar pace and find it comfortable to look down rather than being looked down upon. Some Duergar can feel a kind of parental responsibility for little folk, but they have enough sense and pride to change their tune when the little folk start acting up in front of them, forcing their hand. When it comes to giants, Duergar try to use their innate abilities to size up to level the playing field, if they cannot equal or surpass them, they'll attain maximum size for their own safety. Duergar do have a sense of humour, utilizing their invisibility to spook people at unexpected angles or sit in front of a doorway at an enlarged size, so it can't be opened from the other side. It is not illegal to use their abilities in their culture, but being caught committing crimes with them is severe.

	'''Duergar Adventurers'''<br>		'''Duergar Adventurers'''<br>
	With the disposition of Duergar to stay in the same place for comfort, it ~~takes~~ a lot of motivation and/or dedication ~~for a Duergar~~ to ~~actually~~ travel ~~the world,~~ down the unbeaten paths and take risks for fame, fortune or realization of their goals. A Duergar adventurer is likely going to be keenly focused on whatever objective that's ahead of them, pushed along by their motives and personal drive to see things done. A Duergar adventurer might have qualms with party members that keep losing focus or their objective or mess around too much, but other Duergar take the opposite approach and try to encourage their allies and instil positive-reinforcement messages to get them rallied.		With the disposition of Duergar to stay in the same place for comfort, for the average duergar, it would take a lot of motivation and/or dedication to travel down the unbeaten paths and take risks for fame, fortune or realization of their goals. A Duergar adventurer is likely going to be keenly focused on whatever objective that's ahead of them, pushed along by their motives and personal drive to see things done. A Duergar adventurer might have qualms with party members that keep losing focus or their objective or mess around too much, but other Duergar take the opposite approach and try to encourage their allies and instil positive-reinforcement messages to get them rallied.

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