Kuo'toa

Kuo-toas are theocratic fishfolk who dwell in the deep seas andlakes of the Underdark. The clerics of Blibdoolpoolp, calledwhips, exercise iron control over the population. Second in statusto the clerics are the monks, who are known as monitors.

!WARNING!:
As an underdark race, if you visit or live in the surface, please expect aggression if you are caught. If you enter the Underdark Lolthite Temple or the surface Shevarash Temple as someone against their dogma and get caught, it will be considered NVL.

Exceptions exist if there is a DM or event that invites the player to these places

Lifespan: Kuo-toa reach adulthood at 20 and typically live up to 60 years.

Height: Small to medium, usually standing between 135 cm - 165 cm.

Alignment: Kuo-toa are predominantly chaotic evil, driven by their madness and devotion to dark aquatic deities.

Languages: Undercommon, Kuo-toan, Common

Speed: 4 tiles, swimming 4 tiles

Racial Traits

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PERKS

Specialist: Choose one from these and increase it by +1:
- Constitution
- Wisdom
Darkvision:
- You can see in the dark (unless source of light is present, you see shades of grey)
Amphibious:
- You can breathe air and water.
Slippery:
- Advantage on athletics checks made to escape a grapple.
Otherworldly Perception:
- Sense invisible or ethereal creatures within 6 Tiles, pinpointing their movements. (You only sense it, you cannot target it directly)

Kuo-toa societies were oppressive feudal theocracies ruled by a Vi-Poolgol, which translated to "priest-king", and nine Oorg-Poolgoopan, also known as "priest-dukes". The priest-dukes formed a religious governing body known as the Sunken Council, which exercised complete control over the citizens' lives. Each council member dictated a different element of kuo-toa society, with dukes for fishing, trade, war, agriculture, mining, pilgrimage, sacred sites, slavery, and child-rearing. While the king and dukes theoretically held absolute authority over their subjects, the kuo-toan propensity for madness forced noble elites to forge alliances with other elites to mitigate infighting. Directly below the priest-dukes were the Ba-Poolgol, priest-princes who might rule over smaller cities. Some kuo-toan elites possessed concubines, who were indolent members of the opposite gender.

Skin Color: Kuo-toa have slick, moist skin in shades of blue, green, or grey, often with a mottled or blotchy appearance that helps them blend into their aquatic environments.
Eye Color: Bulging and glassy, commonly in shades of yellow, green, or brown, with a distinctly fish-like quality.
Build: Lean and sinewy, with webbed hands and feet designed for swimming. They have a slightly hunched posture and long, finned tails.
Distinguishing Features: Kuo-toa possess a fish-like appearance with large, bulbous eyes, gills, and fins. They have sharp teeth and often wear simple garments made from seaweed or fish scales.

Biological Traits

Positive Views on other races

Illithids (Mind Flayers): Manipulate Kuo-toa through mind control, sharing interests in the Underdark.
Sahuagin: Allied through mutual hatred for surface-dwellers and underwater races.
Aboleths: Ancient beings dominating Kuo-toa for their own schemes.

Negative Views on other races

Drow: Dark elves rival Kuo-toa for territory and slaves in the Underdark.
Duergar: Deep dwarves compete with Kuo-toa for resources and dominance.
Surface Dwellers: Adventurers and surface races become targets for raids and hostility.

Common Gods

Blibdoolpoolp:
- Known as the Sea Mother, Blibdoolpoolp is a giant lobster-headed goddess worshipped fervently by Kuo-toa. She embodies chaos, destruction, and the primal force of the sea.
Dagon:
- A powerful demon lord associated with the deep ocean and its horrors. Some Kuo-toa revere Dagon for his dominion over monstrous sea creatures.
Ilxendren:
- A cunning and deceptive deity among Kuo-toa, Ilxendren represents hidden knowledge and treachery in the depths.

Note for clerics:

- Due to the limited amount of subclasses in the server, the domain of the worshipped god does not need to perfectly match up. Make sure it makes sense!

Roleplaying Tips

As a Kuo-toa, embrace your chaotic and sinister nature shaped by underwater gods. Use your darkvision and amphibious abilities to navigate the treacherous depths. Roleplay your obsession with ancient rituals and bizarre practices, driven by your devotion to Blibdoolpoolp or other malevolent deities. Your slippery nature and perception skills make you adept at ambushes and stealthy maneuvers, influencing alliances and conflicts in the dark corners of the world.