Athenean

Overview

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Physical Description

Resembling wise-looking bluish-grey humanoids of sky-scraping proportions. Tall and well-built with aesthetically pleasing faces to match their wise and thoughtful individuals. They represent the pinnacle of sentient advancement and often dress in elaborate robes and fabrics as to best represent themselves and their people. Skin tones range from light grey to bluish and purplish, often with muted irises that glow brilliantly when channelling magical and metaforce energies. Though hard to tell from a glance, Atheneans often have nuanced, exaggerated proportions, from long necks and arms to enlarged hands and feet; the enlargement rarely affects their ability to be precise as they have natural abilities to manipulate the tiniest machination with a gesture and a thought.

Culture & Social

A culture of art, philosophy and mysticism bears fruit in the form of advanced magical and mechanical innovation. Some say that Atheneans come from somewhere other than this world but as of yet, they have neither confirmed nor denied this rumour. Atheneans are advanced enough that they outshine in many ways their smaller neighbours. Atheneans have an irresistible sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness that urges them to either learn and understand or create the means to test the limits of their creativity. They are highly fascinated by non-giants and eager to listen and learn from them when it is beneficial. While not as physically powerful as their peers, Atheneans know how to defend themselves, even without the aid of their wards.

Atheneans are more than happy to problem-solve and create for their Viridian allies, but usually try to avoid contributing or starting wars unless it's unanimous in referendums. They care deeply for all creatures, not merely the true-giants of the Republic. They have a strong fascination for races that exist out of the Republic, as a human would find real fairies fascinating. It would take many great restraints to avoid bottling up a smaller person, so they could study and interact with them as their leisure.

Game Facts

• Better known as: Cloud Giant (now Astral Giant)
• Height: 115ft to 155ft / 135ft (Size: 16, Colossal)
• Genus: True-Giant
• Rarity: Rare
• Faction(s): Viridian Republic

Atheneans are based upon and the natural evolution of Cloud Giants, now four times bigger and has ascended to that of space itself. They're technically considered Astral Giants now and their traits and qualities make the superior in the forms of magic and metaforce abilities. Compared to other true-giants they're not special physically, but being baseline in terms of physical attributes means they're not hindered in any way from taking up melee roles.

Atheneans make up one of the 'big three' of the Viridian Republic, serving as the Wisdom of the Court. Chroneans serve as the Might and Yamanokyojin serve as the Ambition. Anything highly technological in the Viridian Republic can be considered heavily influenced by Athenean metasciences.

Atheneans are usually driven by the pursuit of knowledge however they're capable of other obsessions and fascinations as well. When making an Athenean character it's always best to think what kind of powerful drive one might have to be spurred to adventure, especially outside the Viridian Republic. When the opportunity arises, Athenean composure would slowly begin to erode as curiosity and ambition overrides social restraints. In a way, Atheneans can make bad decisions or overreact as much as anybody, but they can always say they had good intentions.

Racial Adjustments & Archetypes

Athenean

Atheneans are supernaturally gifted individuals, possessing a mixture of intelligence and wit that make them seem like ideal humanoids both mind and body. Each one is capable of harnessing magic or the metaforce in one way or another.

♦ Atheneans gain a +2 attribute bonus to Intelligence and Charisma, plus a +1 attribute bonus to Perception and Agility.
♦ They also gain a Skill-Focus in one [Metaforce]-related skill group and all Knowledge skills.
♦ Atheneans are considered to be Colossal-sized, their size-rating is 16. Their average height is 135ft tall.

Archetype: Skilled

With plenty of time to spend and information available at their fingertips, many Atheneans try to study as much as they gain to gain the skills to face the world fully-prepared. Either way, they're likely to pick up a career and hobby at the same time.

♦ This Athenean gains a +1 attribute bonus to Intelligence and Charisma.
♦ They also gain a Skill-Focus in all Knowledge and Social skills.

Archetype: Robust

Some Atheneans understand that it is not just enough to train the mind, the body must also be in balance. With a little help from Chronean exercise techniques, these Athenean can be quite robust.

♦ This Athenean gains a +1 attribute bonus to Strength and Endurance.
♦ They also gain a Skill-Focus in one [Combat]-oriented skill group and all Defence skills.
♦ They also gain a +5 bonus to Base Attack Bonus.

Archetype: Celebrity

It is said that Atheneans have the most soothing and relaxing voices on the planet, exaggerating that those with pitch-perfect highs and rumbling lows could create peace with just a word. Though, they do tend to be popular Entertainers and Celebrities.

♦ This Athenean gains a +2 attribute bonus to Charisma.
♦ They also gain a Skill-Focus in all Social and Performance skills.

Archetype: Star-Strider

Is it due to the Atheneans tall and graceful movements that they can be considered the fastest giants in the world, it is said once that an Athenean was able to chase after and catch a Comet in their hands, so they could study it.

♦ This Athenean gains a +2 attribute bonus to Agility.
♦ They also gain a Skill-Focus in all Athletics skills.

Archetype: Nebula-Agent

Not all Atheneans are as open about their deeds as most, some understand with the immense size and skill they have at their disposal, they could amass great fortunes by bending the rules; they need not be ruthless, simple technicalities can work too

♦ This Athenean gains a +1 attribute bonus to Strength and Perception.
♦ They also gain a Skill-Focus in one [Combat] skill group and all Larceny skills.

Archetype: Galaxian

Some Atheneans are truly gifted, able to grow taller and more powerful than the rest. While it seems as though their true potential seems unobtainable, the universe will manifest greatness in them in other ways.

♦ This Athenean gains the Big perk, increasing their base size category to Colossal+ (Size: 24). Their average height is now 200ft.
♦ When this Athenean unlocks Tier 2 perks: They gain an additional perk point.
♦ When this Athenean unlocks Tier 3 perks: They gain an additional perk point.

Traits

Passive: Magic Matador

As Atheneans are considered one of the most nimble of the greater giants, Atheneans reflexively avoid physical harm while being able to passively absorb some incoming magical damage, being able to restore their magical reserves.

♦ Atheneans gain +3.0 Defense and Evasion rating against Physical: Blunt, Cut and Pierce attacks.
♦ They also RESIST all Magic/Metaforce attacks by 20%.
♦ Atheneans regain 1 SP from magic attacks they resist (per spell level).

Passive: Advanced Society

Atheneans have a great understanding of technology, both magical and scientific, even when an individual doesn’t invest their time into inventing. They can tell from a glance an object’s purpose or point someone in the right direction.

♦ Atheneans gain a +20 bonus to skills involving technology, or magical technology as long as they have a rank of Novice or higher (20 points).
> This bonus increases by +5 for each rank above Novice that Athenean has for that skill. (Max +40).

Passive: Flowing Magic

Atheneans have a natural ability to recover magical energy easily with every spell they cast. When they really get into the flow, it almost feels like they get faster and faster with each cast.

♦ Atheneans regain SP each time they use an SP-action (1 SP per spell level).
♦ They also regain AP each time they use an SP-action (5AP per spell level).