Homebrew Batztirkoçên Species Details
"As the sun beats down mercilessly upon the endless sands of Welagir, a lone observer watches from the shelter of a rocky outcrop. Below, a tribe of Batztirkoçên move with purposeful determination, their figures shimmering like mirages in the desert heat. Cloaked in colourful fabrics and adorned with masks of intricate design, some in the shape of hound-like figures and others shaped like sunbursts, others entirely unique. They blend seamlessly with the arid landscape, their movements fluid and graceful.
*THUMP*
The leader of the tribe, a seasoned hunter with eyes like smouldering coals, raises a prosthetic hand in a silent command, the observer squints and see the hand is a mix of old, rusted digits and wooden filigree. The tribe fans out in a practiced formation, their curved prosthetics legs not making a sound as the deftly leap across the sands, their Maanfluctus rifles glinting in the harsh light. With swift and silent precision, they track their quarry, their senses finely attuned to the subtlest of movements in the shifting sands.
*THUMP*
The observer hears a shrill cry and war gongs pound.
*THUMP*
The hunt progresses, the tension in the air is palpable, each member of the tribe poised for action.
*THUMP
Suddenly, a sharp, guttural cry pierces the stillness, a hulking reptilian form bursts forth from the red sand beneath them, the creature is the scorned Marêqûmê, ancestral prey of the Batztirkoçên. With a fierce determination, the Batztirkoçên spring into action, their movements a blur of speed and skill.
The observer watches in awe as the tribe works together with a harmonious efficiency, their actions guided by generations of tradition and instinct. It's a sight that speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Batztirkoçên people, a testament to their mastery of the harsh desert environment they call home.
Finally with the last beat of a drum, the hunt is concluded as the tribes leader hoists the dead creatures carcass above his head, cheering from the masses follow as they enjoy the fruits of another successful hunt, this creatures hide will certainly sell well."
Shrouded History
The Batztirkoçên have lived in Welagir as far as records go back, predating the largest Welagirian culture of the Hilgiric's and possibly all others. They conversate little with the men and women of Welagir, besides when trading. Though they have taken well to the nomadic Voidborn that roam the border between Welagir and Cruoria to avoid persecution. Finding kinship in this other people certain tribes took them in and intermingled with them, producing some Batztirkoçên with Umbramancy rather than their traditional Pyromancy. Their language is the precursor to modern Welgiri, and most can understand the basics of what they are trying to communicate, though it is much softer and quiet than Welagiri, this is due to their need to stay silent in lieu of a possible Marêqûmê attack.
Deft Hunters
The Batztirkoçên are extremely adept in the hunt, knowing every weakness in an enemy or prey weeks before the first shot of a rifle is fired. They have evolved to be able to live off the land while remaining hidden from the dreaded Marêqûmê, they will stop at no lengths to hone their bodies into potent weapons, no matter the cost. The latest evolution of this brazen adaptation is that of their prosthetics and bodily augmentations. This is really the only reason the Batztirkoçên ever venture into permanent settlements, in search of these surgeons. Whether is is the replacement of legs for faster and silent movement, the replacement of arms for strength, the removing of nerves to not feel pain or the implantation of metal plates inside their backs, Batztirkoçên will only settle for the best, and are willing to pay a premium price for it.
Hardy appearance
The skin of a Batztirkoçên ranges from a deep, ruddy orange hue to a light gold with the texture of sand paper, they have sharp, angular features with areas where jagged bone protrudes. Their head is shaped largely like a humans except for a central crest that follows down from their forehead to their neck. Their eyes range from charcoal black, to woody brown, to sea blue. They have a second set of sideways, translucent eyelids that can be closed to block out sand but still see. They tend to have square shoulders, thinner, longer biceps and mid-arm region then block forearms and hands. The Batztirkoçên tend to stand a bit taller than the average human, standing between 5'8 and up to 7 feet.
They like to adorn themselves with mostly light beige fabrics with colourful designs, wooden masks that tend to be either animal shaped, or have intricate patterns carved into them, and head scarves that cover those masks.
Batztirkoçên Traits
Batztirkoçên have evolved a range of abilities to survive in the harsh sands of WelagirAbility Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Built for the Hunt
Batztirkoçên has made the practice of body augmentation extremely common within its ranks, to the point that those that don not receive augmentations upon reaching adulthood are ostracized from Batztirkoçên society.
You may roll a d10 on the table below or choose one of the following augmentations to add to your Batztirkoçên.
| 1-2 | Combat augmentation: Most commonly the replacement of a hand or arm in exchange for greater strength; +1 bonus to strength. |
| 3-4 | Speed augmentation: Most commonly the replacement of feet in exchange for curved prosthetics; +1 bonus to dexterity and +5 bonus to walking speed. |
| 5-6 | Hardiness augmentation: Most commonly the replacement of bones for steel or the insertion of metal plates; +2 bonus to constitution and +1 bonus to AC. |
| 7-8 | Expertise augmentation: Most commonly the replacement of fingers for digits that are more effective at specific tasks; you gain expertise in one skill and proficiency in one weapon of your choice. |
| 9-10 | Pyrothermalite augmentation: Most commonly the insertion of Pyrothermalite in the body in exchange for increased energy; When you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll. |
Additionally whenever you receive an Ability Score Increase, you may flavour this as the improvement of augmentations, or the installation of new ones related to the Ability being improved.
Age
Although Batztirkoçên have the same lifespan as humans, most don't live past the age of 50 due to their life of grueling labour, whether is by heatstroke, disease, dehydration or being eaten by one of Welagir's many dangerous beasts, most don't get to die of old age. Given this shorter lifespan, Batztirkoçên are said to reach adulthood at the age of 15.
Size
Batztirkoçên tend to range from 5'8 to 7 feet and have broad shoulders and forearms with the rest of their body being relatively lean. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Veteran of the Desert
You have proficiency in the nature skill and either the athletics or the investigation skill.
Fool me not
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed.
Mastery of arms
You gain proficiency in one Maanfluctus gun of your choice.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Welagiri and Batzimên. Batzimên has no written form and exists only in oral form. Batzimên is a guttural language, but somehow quiet and soft at the same time.