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	[[Paka]] are evil feline humanoids who can disguise themselves as humans. They share a grudge against all humans for a forgotten reason. To this end, paka frequently take levels in the [[ranger]] class, where [[human]]s are always their favored enemy. Such rangers often gain a crew of [[wereleopard]] followers.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88-89</ref>		[[Paka]] are evil feline humanoids who can disguise themselves as humans. They share a grudge against all humans for a forgotten reason. To this end, paka frequently take levels in the [[ranger]] class, where [[human]]s are always their favored enemy. Such rangers often gain a crew of [[wereleopard]] followers.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88-89</ref>

	Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref> Perhaps due to some mutual enmity to [[human]]s from long past, ancient transgression, paka will sometimes be encountered in the service of [[annis hag]]s. Paka are the only minions annis hags seem to take not on the basis of toughness and brute [[strength]] alone. Though highly vengeful against humans, it is not unknown for them to appreciate and repay acts of kindness and mercy shown to them<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 217-219</ref>		Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref> Perhaps due to some mutual enmity to [[human]]s from long past, ancient transgression, paka will sometimes be encountered in the service of [[annis hag]]s. Paka are the only minions annis hags seem to take not on the basis of toughness and brute [[strength]] alone. Though highly vengeful against humans, it is not unknown for them to appreciate and repay acts of kindness and mercy shown to them.<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 217-219</ref>

	Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.		Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]].<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>

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	Centuries ago [[Persarval Hiregaard]] seizes the [[Cat’s Paw]] (a minor [[artifact]]) from cat cultists who had themselves acquired it following its loss by the Paka.<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>		Centuries ago [[Persarval Hiregaard]] seizes the [[Cat’s Paw]] (a minor [[artifact]]) from cat cultists who had themselves acquired it following its loss by the Paka.<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>

	720-743 [[Yorgi Hiregaard]] discovers the [[Cat's Paw]] in the secret compartment of a wardrobe and makes use of it during his youthful adventures until attacked by Paka. [The youthful adventures can begin anywhere between 720 and 738 depending on when Yorgi is deemed to have been born]<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>		720-743 [[Yorgi Hiregaard]] discovers the [[Cat's Paw]] in the secret compartment of a wardrobe and makes use of it during his youthful adventures until attacked by Paka. [The youthful adventures can begin anywhere between 720 and 738 depending on when Yorgi is deemed to have been born.]<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>

	754 Paka, and not for the first time, attempt to steal the [[Cat’s Paw]] from [[Castle Faerhaven]] in the days immediately following its use. Sir [[Tristen Hiregaard]] captures and questions one, but learns nothing, and his conditional offer to surrender the item goes unanswered.<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>		754 Paka, and not for the first time, attempt to steal the [[Cat’s Paw]] from [[Castle Faerhaven]] in the days immediately following its use. Sir [[Tristen Hiregaard]] captures and questions one, but learns nothing, and his conditional offer to surrender the item goes unanswered.<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>
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	==Gods==		==Gods==

	Paka venerate the [[Cat Lord]]. He grants access to the [[spell domain]]s of [[Chaos Domain\|Chaos]], [[Evil Domain\|Evil]], and [[Trickery Domain\|Trickery]].<ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 112</ref><ref name="~~DenDread_p158~~" />		Paka venerate the [[Cat Lord]]. He grants access to the [[spell domain]]s of [[Chaos Domain\|Chaos]], [[Evil Domain\|Evil]], and [[Trickery Domain\|Trickery]].<ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 112</ref><ref name="DenDread_p159">[[Denizens of Dread]], p.159</ref>

	==Chronology==		==Chronology==

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	==[[Language]]s==		==[[Language]]s==
	In addition to speaking several domain [[language]]s, paka have their own language, [[Aumes]]<ref name="DenDread_p158">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 158</ref>		In addition to speaking several domain [[language]]s, paka have their own language, [[Aumes]].<ref name="DenDread_p158">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 158</ref>

	==Gods==		==Gods==

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	==[[Language]]s==		==[[Language]]s==
	In addition to speaking several domain [[language]]s, paka have their own language, [[Aumes]]<ref>[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 158</ref>		In addition to speaking several domain [[language]]s, paka have their own language, [[Aumes]]<ref name="DenDread_p158">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 158</ref>

	==Gods==		==Gods==

	Paka venerate the [[Cat Lord]]. He grants access to the [[spell domain]]s of [[Chaos Domain\|Chaos]], [[Evil Domain\|Evil]], and [[Trickery Domain\|Trickery]].<ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 112</ref>		Paka venerate the [[Cat Lord]]. He grants access to the [[spell domain]]s of [[Chaos Domain\|Chaos]], [[Evil Domain\|Evil]], and [[Trickery Domain\|Trickery]].<ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 112</ref><ref name="DenDread_p158" />

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	==Noncanon information==		==Noncanon information==
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	Paka can be encountered in [[Callista]].<ref>[[USS 2002]] p. 214</ref>		Paka can be encountered in [[Callista]].<ref>[[USS 2002]] p. 214</ref>

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	==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==		==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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	Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.		Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.

			==[[Language]]s==
			In addition to speaking several domain [[language]]s, paka have their own language, [[Aumes]]<ref>[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 158</ref>

	==Gods==		==Gods==

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	754 Paka, and not for the first time, attempt to steal the [[Cat’s Paw]] from [[Castle Faerhaven]] in the days immediately following its use. Sir [[Tristen Hiregaard]] captures and questions one, but learns nothing, and his conditional offer to surrender the item goes unanswered.<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>		754 Paka, and not for the first time, attempt to steal the [[Cat’s Paw]] from [[Castle Faerhaven]] in the days immediately following its use. Sir [[Tristen Hiregaard]] captures and questions one, but learns nothing, and his conditional offer to surrender the item goes unanswered.<ref name="LoB pg. 85">[[Legacy of the Blood]] p. 85</ref>

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			Paka can be encountered in [[Callista]].<ref>[[USS 2002]] p. 214</ref>

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	[[category:Native Monster of Falkovnia]]		[[category:Native Monster of Falkovnia]]
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	[[Paka]] are evil feline humanoids who can disguise themselves as humans. They share a grudge against all humans for a forgotten reason. To this end, paka frequently take levels in the [[ranger]] class, where [[human]]s are always their favored enemy. Such rangers often gain a crew of [[wereleopard]] followers.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88-89</ref>		[[Paka]] are evil feline humanoids who can disguise themselves as humans. They share a grudge against all humans for a forgotten reason. To this end, paka frequently take levels in the [[ranger]] class, where [[human]]s are always their favored enemy. Such rangers often gain a crew of [[wereleopard]] followers.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88-89</ref>

	Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref> Perhaps due to some mutual enmity to [[human]]s from long past, ancient transgression, paka will sometimes be encountered in the service of [[annis hag]]s. Paka are the only minions annis hags seem to take not on the basis of toughness and brute [[strength]] alone. Though highly vengeful against humans, it is not unknown for them to appreciate and repay acts of kindness and mercy shown to them<ref> Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 217-219</ref>		Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref> Perhaps due to some mutual enmity to [[human]]s from long past, ancient transgression, paka will sometimes be encountered in the service of [[annis hag]]s. Paka are the only minions annis hags seem to take not on the basis of toughness and brute [[strength]] alone. Though highly vengeful against humans, it is not unknown for them to appreciate and repay acts of kindness and mercy shown to them<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 217-219</ref>

	Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.		Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.

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	[[Paka]] are evil feline humanoids who can disguise themselves as humans. They share a grudge against all humans for a forgotten reason. To this end, paka frequently take levels in the [[ranger]] class, where [[human]]s are always their favored enemy. Such rangers often gain a crew of [[wereleopard]] followers.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88-89</ref>		[[Paka]] are evil feline humanoids who can disguise themselves as humans. They share a grudge against all humans for a forgotten reason. To this end, paka frequently take levels in the [[ranger]] class, where [[human]]s are always their favored enemy. Such rangers often gain a crew of [[wereleopard]] followers.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88-89</ref>

	Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref>		Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref> Perhaps due to some mutual enmity to [[human]]s from long past, ancient transgression, paka will sometimes be encountered in the service of [[annis hag]]s. Paka are the only minions annis hags seem to take not on the basis of toughness and brute [[strength]] alone. Though highly vengeful against humans, it is not unknown for them to appreciate and repay acts of kindness and mercy shown to them<ref> Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III]] p. 217-219</ref>

	Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.		Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.

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	Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref>		Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command [[cat]]s and other [[feline]]s. Conversely, [[dog]]s and [[werewolves]] hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 88</ref>

	Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>		Paka can be found in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.52</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref>, [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>.

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	[[category:Native Monster of Tepest]]		[[category:Native Monster of Tepest]]
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