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The [[Portune]] are one of the nine major [[Arak]] races. They dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]]. They are scholars and sages. Their natural form is | The [[Portune]] are one of the nine major [[Arak]] races. They dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]]. They are scholars and sages. Their natural form is t In animal form, they take the shape of [[turtle]]s. | ||
[[Category:fey]][[category: | The [[portune]] are one of the nine major [[Arak]] races.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 160">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 160</ref> These sagely [[fey]] are skilled [[alchemist]]s<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref> and the [[healer]]s of the Arak<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref>. Their universal skill in [[herbalism]] allows them to [[detect poison]] (like the [[spell]]) and concoct remedies to most [[disease]]s, [[poison]]s, or other similar afflictions<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref>. They can even cast a small number of magical [[healing]] spells.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> Portune also serve as [[clerk]]s and lorekeepers.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref> | ||
Like the other arak, the shee dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]], where they make up about four percent of the population.<ref name="Gaz V p. 98">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 98</ref> | |||
==Appearance== | |||
In their true forms, portune resemble diminutive humanoids with white hair, black skin, and moth wings<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref>. Portune can assume the forms of a [[turtle]], [[asp]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref>, or other [[reptile]]s of similar size<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> The portune can also use [[Alter Self]] as a [[spell-like ability]].<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> Despite their transformation abilities, the portune do not have the [[Shapechanger Subtype]]<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref> | |||
==Combat== | |||
With little ability for inclination towards [[violence]], portune usually avoid or flee combat<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref>. If forced into combat, the portune attack with very weak bites. Still, the wounds inflicted by a portune can never be relieved short of powerful magic like [[wish]] or the healing efforts of the portune that afflicted the wound.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref> However, the skills of the portune benefit all of the Arak, so they make sure to watch out for their portune kindred.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref> | |||
Portune demonstrate a physical resiliency against [[weapon]]s, save for those made of [[copper]] or of sufficient magical strength to harm them.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref> They also enjoy total immunity to heat and [[fire]] as well as weapons made of [[wood]]. However, portune possess the universal shadow fey vulnerability to [[sunlight]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> | |||
==[[Language]]== | |||
Portune speak the [[Arak (Language)|the language]] of all breeds of the Arak<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref>. Their great enjoyment of word games spills over into knowing at least a smattering of vocabulary in twelve or greater [[language]]s.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref> | |||
==Advancement== | |||
Portune advance by [[character]] [[class]], usually taking levels in [[expert]], but there are a few [[bard]]s or [[sorcerer]]s as well.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117-118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117-118</ref> | |||
==The Portune and the Faerie Courts== | |||
Portune are part of the [[Seelie Court]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 160">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 160</ref>. When acting as [[diplomat]]s, portune will often accompany [[shee]] by riding other shoulders in reptile form.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref> | |||
==The Portune and [[Mortal]]s== | |||
The portune are reserved and elusive, often spending most of their time around [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s in [[animal]] form. Discovery of their identities usually results in portune fleeing the area, though they may stay if they feel absolute safety.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 117</ref> Despite their shyness, the portune wander all over the place searching for ways to improve their medical knowledge. They may from time to time even venture into mortal lands to learn about mortal medicine. If impressed by mortal [[healer]]s, portune may bestow some of their knowledge to the mortals or on rarer occasions seek to make them into [[portunekin]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 146">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 146</ref> | |||
[[category:Alchemist]] | |||
[[category:The Arak]] | |||
[[Category:fey]] | |||
[[category:Healer]] | |||
[[category:Herbalist]] | |||
[[category:Lawful Good]] | [[category:Lawful Good]] | ||
[[category:Medical Professional]] | |||
[[category:Medical Researcher]] | |||
[[category:Native Monster of the Shadow Rift]] | |||
[[category:Nine Breeds of the Arak]] | |||
[[category:Seelie Court]] | [[category:Seelie Court]] | ||
[[category: | [[category:Scholar]] | ||
[[category:Shapechanger]] | |||
[[category:Turtle]] | [[category:Turtle]] | ||
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ||
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The Portune are one of the nine major Arak races. They dwell within the Shadow Rift. They are scholars and sages. Their natural form is t In animal form, they take the shape of turtles.
The portune are one of the nine major Arak races.[1] These sagely fey are skilled alchemists[2] and the healers of the Arak[2]. Their universal skill in herbalism allows them to detect poison (like the spell) and concoct remedies to most diseases, poisons, or other similar afflictions[2]. They can even cast a small number of magical healing spells.[2][3] Portune also serve as clerks and lorekeepers.[4]
Like the other arak, the shee dwell within the Shadow Rift, where they make up about four percent of the population.[5]
Appearance
In their true forms, portune resemble diminutive humanoids with white hair, black skin, and moth wings[2][3]. Portune can assume the forms of a turtle, asp[2], or other reptiles of similar size[3] The portune can also use Alter Self as a spell-like ability.[3] Despite their transformation abilities, the portune do not have the Shapechanger Subtype[4]
Combat
With little ability for inclination towards violence, portune usually avoid or flee combat[4]. If forced into combat, the portune attack with very weak bites. Still, the wounds inflicted by a portune can never be relieved short of powerful magic like wish or the healing efforts of the portune that afflicted the wound.[2][4] However, the skills of the portune benefit all of the Arak, so they make sure to watch out for their portune kindred.[4]
Portune demonstrate a physical resiliency against weapons, save for those made of copper or of sufficient magical strength to harm them.[2][4] They also enjoy total immunity to heat and fire as well as weapons made of wood. However, portune possess the universal shadow fey vulnerability to sunlight.[2][3]
Language
Portune speak the the language of all breeds of the Arak[2]. Their great enjoyment of word games spills over into knowing at least a smattering of vocabulary in twelve or greater languages.[2]
Advancement
Portune advance by character class, usually taking levels in expert, but there are a few bards or sorcerers as well.[6]
The Portune and the Faerie Courts
Portune are part of the Seelie Court[1]. When acting as diplomats, portune will often accompany shee by riding other shoulders in reptile form.[4]
The Portune and Mortals
The portune are reserved and elusive, often spending most of their time around mortal humanoids in animal form. Discovery of their identities usually results in portune fleeing the area, though they may stay if they feel absolute safety.[4] Despite their shyness, the portune wander all over the place searching for ways to improve their medical knowledge. They may from time to time even venture into mortal lands to learn about mortal medicine. If impressed by mortal healers, portune may bestow some of their knowledge to the mortals or on rarer occasions seek to make them into portunekin.[2]
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 160
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 The Shadow Rift p. 146
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117
- ↑ Gazetteer V p. 98
- ↑ Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 117-118
Pages in category "Portune"
The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
