The Island People
The Vaekalakai
They of the Western Horizon
They of the Western Horizon
I
The people of the western seaboard, the Vaekalakai are a group of 13 Tribes, or Hapū, that occupy territories all along the Drowned Sea, forming the Ka’ani Vaeka, or just Vaeka, a united chiefdom of independent nations. Bonded to the powerful Mosasauridae, the Vaekalakai are a people who have remained fearsome and prosperous despite the drought. They fish off the beach and conquer new lands when their nets come up empty. As a highly animistic society, magic among the Vaekalakai is not only revered, but expected. They believe that magic is a communal obligation, not a gift, and thus those who fail to channel through their harpoons are called Nā’kai-rū, or oathbreakers, and are often exiled for failing to protect the reef and the people.
II
- Two Mo'i, Kaleo of Pamepokia and Hoku of Honokopi, are white-streaked individuals.
...to be continued...
III
Vaeka's Chosen
A warrior of the sea, ka’rava wield enchanted harpoons and strike against beasts and man alike.
Starting Abilities
Call the Deep Thread
You may attune to a creature or object that has recently interacted with the sea. Once per long rest, you may choose to track a wounded or fleeing creature through water or locate a sunken body, wreck, or weapon.
Caster
You gain access to two spells of your choice, from the Starting Spell List. Your starting conduit is a harpoon.
Inked Soldiers
Named for their tattoos, tataus are living conduits who channel magic through sacred markings and turn their bodies into weapons.
Starting Abilities
Ink Draws Blood
When you suffer a wounded or worse effect, you may use your reaction to make an unarmed attack against the creature that injured you. If the triggering injury is impaired or destroyed, you may upgrade any damage you deal by one effect.
Caster
You gain access to two spells of your choice, from the Starting Spell List. Your starting conduit is your own body (counted as a melee weapon for proficiencies and prerequisites).
God-Killers
A brutal close-quarters fighter, sharkbanes wield leiomanos and are trained to face apex predators head-on.
Starting Abilities
Apex Sense
You can sense when apex beasts are nearby, even if they are unseen. You can also tell whether it is hunting or passing through.
Caster
You gain access to two spells of your choice, from the Starting Spell List. Your starting conduit is a Leiomano.
Rock Throwers
Kea’nari use enchanted slings to deliver devastating strikes from afar.
Starting Abilities
Mark of the Far Tide
Once per long rest, after you observe a creature for at least a minute, you may mark it. While marked, you always know the direction of the target, whether it is wounded, and if it is moving toward or away from water. This mark lasts until the target dies, you choose a new mark, or you long rest.
Caster
You gain access to two spells of your choice, from the Starting Spell List. Your starting conduit is a Sling (counted as a ranged or melee weapon for proficiencies and prerequisites).
