Neridae

Pronunciation: Nereid (NER-id)
Pronunciation, Plural: Neridae (NER-ih-day)
Homeworld: None
Empire: None

The Neridae are a species of small humanoids with a strong connection to nature. They often live exclusively in the forests and other natural environments and are revered as spirits of nature by some cultures

Neridae have small, slight builds that are similar to a human, though much smaller. Their hair is comprised of vines and will often bloom with small flowers during the spring or summer months. All three genders have androgynous, delicate features, and can be difficult for other species to distinguish between them. Their heads and eyes are slightly larger than a human's, proportionally.

Heterochromia is common in the eyes and skin. Their irises and pupils are subtly divided into three seperate segments. The curvature of each segment bulges slightly, giving the eyes a slightly more triangular shape. Each segment is often colored differently when the Nereid has Heterochromia. Their ears are slightly pointed at the tips. Their skin ranges from very pale to very dark, but also rarely includes shades of natural greens, lighter blues, and deep reds

The Neridae have good relations with most of the galaxy, despite having relatively little contact. They are typically seen as peaceful creatures, and sightings are generally considered to be a good omen. Some cultures believe that they are spirits of nature, and are careful not to offend them. The Neridae have a reputation for ruthless violence in the face of wanton destruction of the natural environment

The Neridae have a special relationship with the Sylphen, often cohabiting the wild lands of their home planets. Many Sylphen consider the Neridae a sister species

While most of the Neridae are happy to live in the wild lands on their home planets, some are stricken with a wanderlust, and a few geniunely love living in populated areas. Those that do travel among the stars tend to be carefree and exuberant, rarely running into anyone willing to do them direct harm

Hit Point Formula: Res + 2d6 + 2
Child of Nature: -2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +3 Resolve
Small: +1 size bonus to BDB when you are the target of the attack, 1d6 size bonus to Stealth
Movement Speed: Neridae have a base movement speed of 40 feet
Forest Walker: Gain Wilderness survival as a Skill Focus, +1 bonus to Perception
Natural Sight: Gain Darkvision 30 feet. Once per day when in a healthy, natural environment, you are able to activate Truesight for 1 minute

Galactic historical records relevant to the Neridae

• 4,834,400,633: Auyn is born, ejected by the birth of Kajen
• 4,834,400,638: Nilh is born, ejected by the birth of Kajen
• 4,834,400,638: Jeca is born, ejected by the birth of Kajen
• 4,881,199,902: Qijen forms the planetary bodies in the Auyn star system
• 4,881,206,917: Namu forms the oceans on the planets in the Auyn star system
• 4,961,054,979: Qijen forms the planetary bodies in the Nilh star system
• 4,961,066,248: Namu forms the oceans on the planets in the Nilh star system
• 4,962,001,298: Qijen forms the planetary bodies in the Jeca star system
• 4,962,009,874: Namu forms the oceans on the planets in the Jeca star system
• 5,065,238,106: Auyn begins to drift back towards the Galactic Core
• 5,070,383,337: Nilh begins to drift back towards the Galactic Core
• 5,077,467,882: Jeca begins to drift back towards the Galactic Core
• 5,272,863,767: Fungal and plant life spread to the Auyn star system
• 5,274,124,408: Animal life spreads to the Auyn star system
• 5,274,227,195: Fungal and plant life spread to the Jeca star system
• 5,274,467,243: Fungal and plant life spread to the Nilh star system
• 5,274,600,042: Animal life spreads to the Nilh star system
• 5,275,620,880: Animal life spreads to the Jeca star system
• 5,457,534,438: The Neridae and Sylphen are awoken on Auyn, Nilh, and Jeca by the love affair between Namu and Fujen
• 5,646,487,563: The Neridae and Sylphen discover ki manipulation
• 5,968,388,635: The Neridae and Sylphen develop [a shared] spoken language
• 5,969,260,044: The Neridae and Sylphen develop [a shared] written language
• 6,198,067,445: The Neridae and Sylphen discover gravitational ki manipulation on Nilh III
• 6,198,067,446: The Neridae and Slyphen embark on their first interplanetary expedition
• 6,198,067,448: The Neridae and Sylphen establish their first interplanetary settlement on Nilh II
• 6,202,800,083: The Neridae and Sylphen embark on their first interstellar expedition from Nilh to Auyn
• 6,202,800,089: The first meeting between Neridae and Sylphen from different star systems

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