Homebrew [HM] - Hegemonite (Human) Species Details

Utnapishtim is a city-state on the coast of the Southlands. The humans that inhabit it are an olive-skinned people who are recognised by their turbans, robes and magnificent oiled beards.

They are principally focused on industry and commerce, and they send regular elephant caravans and trading ships far and wide.

Hegemonites are ruled by a god-king, Hammurabi, who lives in an absolutely massive ziggurat, which is also home to his clergy, civil service and army. The civil service is made up of 12 ranks, and different ranks of officials are identifiable by their different coloured turbans.

They have a welcoming attitude to immigrants, and anyone is free to live and make a living in their well ordered city.

loyalty to the god king is mandatory, and cultists, heretics and rebels are rooted out and put to death.

The god-king is protected by his clerical diviners, and the Annunaki secret police (paladins).

Hegemonites have a love of gifts and the giving of gifts plays an important role in their society. Those who are able to give the greatest of gifts have the greatest social standing.

They no interest in building an empire through war, but the success of the city state, its large population, and its welcoming attitude to immigrants, has led to it growing in power and influence.

They are on very good terms with the Marzani, and there is frequent trade between them by land and sea (subject to Magog pirates and Avari raiders).

The cultural touchstone is the Babylonians.

 

[HM] - Hegemonite (Human) Traits

The Hegemonites are an industrious, trading human folk - known for their commerce and devotion to their god-king.

Ability Score Increase

+1 Charisma, and +1 to two other ability scores (max +2 to any one attribute), or a feat.

Skill Proficiencies

You gain proficiency in persuasion, history, and 1 skill of choice.

Other Proficiency

Other Proficiency - one of the following: any artisan kit, land vehicles, a language, or a musical instrument.

Cultural Expertise

Choose 1 expertise in 1 skill you are proficient with.