Soulshards: Rising Legends RPG

When chosen as your Primary Species, gain each of these features.
If Full-Blooded: Gain +2 on Overexertion for Extra Push rolls and Poise defense.
Form: 4 Legs, 6 Eyes, and No Feet
Scent: Gain +4 on range of smelling and add smell as a Primary Sense.
Exoskeleton: Gain 1 Physical Reduction.
Language: Chitter

Size	Height	Weight	Adventure Age	Old Age	Sage Age
-1	2'7" - 3'4"	43 - 52 pounds	12 years	24 years	42 years

History

Created at the tail end of the Human Dragon war. Insectfused were created to bear the brunt of the reconstruction effort. Unfortunately for the Humans, Insectfused proved difficult to dominate. A short time after their creation, they abruptly and unanimously left the Human controlled territories. They left one messenger to inform the other species that they planned to go their own way. Their exodus dispersed them across the world.

Now, they dwell in hives across all but the coldest climates, usually in underground caverns. Each Hive is led by a Queen form. They interact little with outsider species and go long periods without affecting world events, only to reappear in unexpected places and events.

Culture

Insectfused are strongly communal. The hive is above all, even the queen. They are fiercely loyal to others in their hive, readily laying down their own life for their fellows. They work hard and expect others to do the same, though they respect the limitations of others. They care little for accolades and seldom boast or act competitively.

Physicality

Possessing the weakest resemblance to their Human creators of all the Born of Animal species’. Insectfused stand on multiple legs, with bulbous bodies that lean forward in a natural hunch. Insect heads hold antennae, split jaws, or little mandibles. Chitinous armor adorn their bodies.

Physical Heritage

Insectfused heritage has varied and strange effects. Insect traits like split jaws make a monstrous sight.

The Emperor

Aspect - Form

Grow 1 size. Gain a Tail with a Stinger. Gain 2 arms that have Pincers.

Black chitin covers this combat form. Their abdomens form into a long tail that arches over their heads, ending in an aggressive stinger. Two additional arms end in large pincers. Hives use this breed as soldiers and agents to eliminate threats.

The Queen

Aspect - Form

Shrink 2 sizes. Gain 2 wings and Flight with Wings as a Primary Movement Type. Land becomes a Secondary Movement type. Gain a swarm of a creature matching one of your Species as a Bonded creature that does not count against your limit of Bonded creatures. If you lose the Bonded creature, gain a replacement 1 week later.

This black and yellow banded Insecfused breed is among the smallest sentient races. They are accompanied by a swarm of insects that diligently work for their leader. This breed considers their young as adults when they first obtain their swarm.

The Widow

Aspect - Form

Gain 2 legs. Gain Fangs. 12 times per day, after causing Injury with your Fangs, you can expose the target to Widow Bite.

This breeds’ many legs are extremely dexterous and can be used to manipulate objects or help them fight proficiently while climbing.

The Worker

Aspect - Form

Count as 2 sizes larger for Athletics attack and defense rolls and Bulk Limit. Gain +2 on Craft rolls with structures.

This breed was the intended design for the Insectfused by the Humans to assist in rebuilding efforts. They have strong ant-like features and are adept at building structures for the hive and carrying heavy loads.

Anaerobic

Aspect - Might

Gain +1 + TT on Hold Breath rolls.

Boost: Do not lose rounds of breath for taking a Major Action.

Burrower