Ithynan

The Ithynan are the indigenous people of Ithyne and a deeply spiritual people.

Physiology
The Ithynan come from a world of rivers. While they cannot breathe underwater, the are adept swimmers that posses a significant ability to retain their breath as well as an excellent lung capacity. The are cold blooded and thus sensitive to heat. They also have an extraordinary physical and mental resilience.

Stats & Traits:

Perception: +1

Agility: +1

Luck: -1

-If Male: +2 to Endurance (physical and mental)

-If Female: +1 to Intellect, +1 to Charisma

-Natural Swimmer

-Excellent Lung Capacity

-Cold-blooded: comes with a sensitivity to heat. -3 to Endurance in extreme cold.

-Rigid development: -4 to base experience allocation. (8 instead of 12)

Society
As a member world of the Archonate, Ithyne is under the jurisdiction of an Ithynan Archon. Unlike other Archons however, to be accepted by the Ithynan people, the Archon must be confirmed by the Clerics of Ntathye and uphold the Vow of Ithyne.

Culture
The Culture of the Ithynan revolves around spirituality. This is particularly relevant to the developments of the males of the species. As females were traditionally under the protection of the males, the vow of the male was a vow upheld on the female's behalf. The more egalitarian values of the Archonate have lead to females living more independently, yet the dominant religion of Ithyne still places more expectations on the males, leading to a much more adaptable female population and thus a certain level of female dominance in society. Before the age of 14, male Ithynan are expected to take up a vow in service to the faith. These become cornerstones of their identity.

Examples of Vows:

-Vow of Anosroa: the male devotes his life to the service, caretaking, and safeguarding of the various holy sites of Ithyne. This however means he cannot leave the planet. +3 to point allocation

-Vow of Ithyne: the male (or female) vows as Archon to uphold the values of its people and to never compromise Ithyne in service to a foreign power. The Archon will ensure the protection of the Anosroa to their death and will also lend protection to any other holy site in need. +Title of Archon, +Anosroi Bodyguards

-Vow of Silence: the male pursues a life of silence to promote inward reflection and awareness. +2 to Perception

(There are more vows. I'll think of them later)