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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. | [[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 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> | 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> | |||
==[[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> | |||
==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_p159">[[Denizens of Dread]], p.159</ref> | |||
==Chronology== | ==Chronology== | ||
Centuries ago [[Persarval Hiregaard]] seizes the [[Cat’s Paw]] (a minor | 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> | |||
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> | |||
==Noncanon information== | |||
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Paka can be encountered in [[Callista]].<ref>[[USS 2002]] p. 214</ref> | |||
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[[category:Native Monster of Callista]] | |||
[[category:Native Monster of Falkovnia]] | [[category:Native Monster of Falkovnia]] | ||
[[category:native Monster of Invidia]] | [[category:native Monster of Invidia]] | ||
[[category:native Monster of Richemulot]] | [[category:native Monster of Richemulot]] | ||
[[category:Native Monster of the Shadow Rift]] | |||
[[category:Native Monster of Tepest]] | [[category:Native Monster of Tepest]] | ||
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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 humans are always their favored enemy. Such rangers often gain a crew of wereleopard followers.[1]
Fitting their nature, Paka have the supernatural ability to command cats and other felines. Conversely, dogs and werewolves hold special antipathy towards the paka and are put off by their mere presence.[2] Perhaps due to some mutual enmity to humans from long past, ancient transgression, paka will sometimes be encountered in the service of annis hags. 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.[3]
Paka can be found in the following domains: Falkovnia[4], Invidia[5], Richemulot[6], Tepest[7], and the Shadow Rift.[8]
Languages
In addition to speaking several domain languages, paka have their own language, Aumes.[9]
Gods
Paka venerate the Cat Lord. He grants access to the spell domains of Chaos, Evil, and Trickery.[10][11]
Chronology
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.[12]
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.][12]
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.[12]
Noncanon information
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Paka can be encountered in Callista.[13]
References
- ↑ Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III p. 88-89
- ↑ Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III p. 88
- ↑ Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III p. 217-219
- ↑ Gazetteer II p. 91
- ↑ Domains of Dread p.52
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.86
- ↑ Gazetteer V p.51
- ↑ Gazetteer V p. 105
- ↑ Denizens of Dread p. 158
- ↑ Denizens of Darkness p. 112
- ↑ Denizens of Dread, p.159
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Legacy of the Blood p. 85
- ↑ USS 2002 p. 214
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Pages in category "Paka"
The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
