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| + | '''Ceratioidi''' are fish-like aquatic humanoids that inhabit bizarre, spired cities in the deep trenches of [[Golarion]]'s oceans. |
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| + | Each ceratiodi is actually two creatures--a powerfully-built female, and a tiny parasitic male no bigger than a large rat. When joined, male and female retain their own independent consciousness, though the male's biological functions become linked to those of the female. A mated pair of ceratioidi share a powerful telepathic link, their unique mental structure allowing for them to excel in many fields of study, including combat and wizardry.<ref name="PF33-81">{{Cite book/Rivers Run Red|80|80-81}}</ref> |
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| + | A typical female ceratioidi stands at about seven feet tall, and weighs around 300 pounds, with powerful limbs and a massive, toothed maw. In addition, a ceratioidi possesses a bioluminescent lure, known as an ''esca'', attached to their forehead by a fleshy appendage. This lure is the focus for their hypnotic abilities, and serves them both in the hunt and in combat.<ref name="PF33-81" /> |
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| + | ==Society== |
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| + | Little is known of ceratioidi society, save for the small [[River Kingdoms]] outpost known as [[Outsea]]. Long ago, in a military campaign against the [[merfolk]], a group of ceratioidi mercenaries were trapped in a patch of magically-contained brine deep inland on the [[Sellen River]]. Left with no choice but cooperation or death, the various aquatic races pooled their resources and created the community of Outsea, a town existing both above and below the waterline where terrestrial creatures trade with their aquatic neighbors.<ref name="PF33-81" /><ref name="GRK35">{{Cite book/Guide to the River Kingdoms|35}}</ref> |
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| Type | Monstrous humanoid (Aquatic) |
| CR | 3 |
| Environment | Any saltwater |
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Source: Rivers Run Red, pg(s). 80-81 | |
Ceratioidi are fish-like aquatic humanoids that inhabit bizarre, spired cities in the deep trenches of Golarion's oceans.
Each ceratiodi is actually two creatures--a powerfully-built female, and a tiny parasitic male no bigger than a large rat. When joined, male and female retain their own independent consciousness, though the male's biological functions become linked to those of the female. A mated pair of ceratioidi share a powerful telepathic link, their unique mental structure allowing for them to excel in many fields of study, including combat and wizardry.[1]
Appearance[]
A typical female ceratioidi stands at about seven feet tall, and weighs around 300 pounds, with powerful limbs and a massive, toothed maw. In addition, a ceratioidi possesses a bioluminescent lure, known as an esca, attached to their forehead by a fleshy appendage. This lure is the focus for their hypnotic abilities, and serves them both in the hunt and in combat.[1]
Society[]
Little is known of ceratioidi society, save for the small River Kingdoms outpost known as Outsea. Long ago, in a military campaign against the merfolk, a group of ceratioidi mercenaries were trapped in a patch of magically-contained brine deep inland on the Sellen River. Left with no choice but cooperation or death, the various aquatic races pooled their resources and created the community of Outsea, a town existing both above and below the waterline where terrestrial creatures trade with their aquatic neighbors.[1][2]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Adam Daigle, Ed Greenwood, Rob McCreary, Sean K Reynolds, and James L. Sutter. (2010). Bestiary. Rivers Run Red, p. 80-81. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-233-3
- ↑ Elaine Cunningham, Steve Kenson, China Miéville, and Chris Pramas. (2010). Guide to the River Kingdoms, p. 35. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-203-6