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==== Ortal-makpha ====

* +2 [[Dexterity]], +4 [[Intelligence]], +2 [[Wisdom]], -2 [[Strength]], -2 [[Constitution]]
* [[Humanoid]] (Ortal)
* [[Medium]]
* Ortal-makpha [[base land speed]] is 40 feet.
* '''Greased Lightning ([[Ex]]):''' The Ortal-makpha can fully immerse themselves in the air around them, slowing their perception of time and increasing the speed of their body for a short amount of time, by increasing the adrenaline flow. Once per day as a standard, the Ortal-makpha can activate this ability. While active, the Ortal-pha gains +2 [[Dexterity]] and +2 [[Constitution]], but take a -2 [[Wisdom]] penalty. They can make one extra attack per round on a full-round attack at their highest attack bonus, but all other attacks that round take a -2 penalty. This ability lasts for 1 + enhanced [[constitution]] modifier rounds.
* '''Enhanced Legs ([[Ex]]):''' The Ortal-makpha have exceptionally developed leg muscles and can use these to their dexterous advantage, nevermind their weak strength. An Ortal-makpha can use [[Dexterity]] for [[Jump]] and [[Climb]] checks and gain a +2 racial bonus on all [[Balance]] and [[Climb]] checks.
* '''Spiritual Power ([[Ex]]):''' The Ortal-makpha are well versed in their connection with the spirit world and through that, they learn how to manipulate their spirits. As a standard action, an Ortal-makpha can deliver a touch attack to deal 1d6 + Wisdom modifier damage. This can also be used in reverse, allowing the Ortal-makpha to heal 1d6 + [[Wisdom]] modifier damage with a touch. The backlash from this ability causes the Ortal-makpha to take 2 points of [[Wisdom]] damage. The [[Wisdom]] damage heals naturally. The Ortal-makpha cannot use this ability if the [[Wisdom]] damage would reduce the Ortal-makpha's [[Wisdom]] to 9 or lower.
* '''Knowledgable ([[Ex]]):'''  The Ortal-makpha are trusted by the Ortal to be the most knowledgable; through spirit or learning. They can use their [[Wisdom]] modifier for [[Knowledge]] checks. They gain a +2 racial bonus on all [[Knowledge]] (Religion) and [[Knowledge]] (The Planes) checks.
* '''At One With the Spirit ([[Su]]):''' Due to their connection with the Spirit, the Ortal-smi are exceptionally resistant to it's effects when used against them. They a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against all spells and effects.
* '''Spirit Connection ([[Su]]):''' The Ortal-makpha do not actively need sleep, but instead they meditate. When the Ortal-makpha meditates for 8 hours, they heal at double their normal rate (including ability damage). However, they take an additional -5 to [[Listen]] checks while meditating.
* '''At One With the Wind ([[Su]]):''' Due to their connection with the Wind, the Ortal-makpha are exceptionally resistant to it's effects when used against them. They a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against all electricity spells and effects.
* '''Wind's Embrace ([[Su]]):''' The deep connection with the Wind gives the Ortal-makpha more insight into how to manipulate fire. They cast spells with the Electricity descriptor at a +1 Caster Level.
* '''Air Connection ([[Su]]):''' While outside (or in a building not enclosed by more than 4 walls), the Ortal-makpha gains a +1 [[dodge]] bonus to their AC. However, if the Ortal-makpha is entangled or otherwise kept slowed, they take a -1 penalty to attacks.
* [[Automatic Languages]]: Common, Maksek, Auran.  
* [[Bonus Languages]]: Aquan, Ignan and Terran.
* [[Favored Class]]: [[Cleric]] or [[Ranger]].
* [[Level Adjustment]]: +1
* [[ECL|Effective Character Level]]: 2

If a hybrid of three or more sects occurs, then the process is repeated, but each sect that is added adds in a "recessive, dominant" pattern. Whenever a recessive sect is added, all racial ability penalties are added. Recessive sects are always placed in the name after the dominant sects. For example;
Author	TK-Squared +
Effective Character Level	1 +
Favored Class	Variable +
Identifier	3.5e Race +
Level Adjustment	0 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	Variable +
Rated By	Ganteka Future + and Franken Kesey +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Size	Medium +
Summary	Five different evolutions, the Ortal are a single race under a single banner who are diverse in their powers. +
Title	Ortal +
Type	Humanoid +