Anoup (3.5e Race)

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Anoup

Jackal headed people of the desert, who have a cultural association with immortality and the dead. Legends say they are the result of a now-dead desert god who battled the forces of evil. In his quest he unlocked the secrets of the world of the dead, which successfully slew the great evil at terrible cost to himself. As he too succumbed to darkness, he split himself up into millions of pieces which became the first anoup. Through the lives of the anoup, people of god shackled to the realm of death and made mortal, this jackal headed deity yet lives on in ever present vigilance against the rise of the great evil.

Personality

Stereotypically the anoup are described as being stoic, inquisitive, judgmental, and cunning. They stem from a culture that was theocratic and religious, following a god which was simultaneously a force of good and yet more than willing to dabble in whatever dark forces were needed to succeed. These are stereotypes of course, and an anoup could be anything, but the traditional anoup will oft seek to use the powers of law around them to better themselves, if not their allies.

Physical Description

The anoup are human in form save for their head, which has the appearance of a jackal. Some breeds are bare like humans, while others cover all their body in a thin layer of fur. Both tend towards bronze to pitch black skin, and some shades of ashen gray. Rarely, they come in golden blonde as well. Their eye color varies as humans, and includes bright orange and yellow hues, and they may sometimes have actual hair on their heads longer than any fur, with the manes coming in the same shades as their fur and skin colors do. They are tall, lean, and their ears stand upright and at attention naturally.

Relations

The anoup had once built a mighty kingdom and made many wonders in honor and remembrance of the half-dead god that bore them. This kingdom, ancient in these days, is naught but a shadow but the people live on and many take with it great pride in the accomplishments of their ancestors. Some may think them overly prideful when it is not earned. However, few can deny they as a people try to embody this noble past and those which befriend them can often rely on them in troubled times.

Alignment

The traditional anoup culture is lawful neutral or lawful evil, taking stock in their gods or their government and willing to use many means to achieve a higher goal.

Lands

The anoup often come from desert lands, being adapted for hot climates.

Religion

The anoup religion was built around their dead creator god, whose real name was lost but is sometimes known as Inpu. In spite of being dead, prayer is still offered to him.

Language

Anoup speak Common and Necril.

Names

Anoup names often break individual syllables up with hyphens.

Racial Traits

  • +2 Wisdom or +2 Charisma: While little more remarkable than most humans, they have sharp ears and keen sensitivity to the world, and powerful egos and beliefs.
  • Humanoid (Anthro): Anoups are human-like creatures with an animalistic head. 
  • Medium: As a Medium creature, an anoup has no special bonuses or penalties due to its size.
  • Anoup base land speed is 30 feet.  
  • Blessing of Inpu: Inpu affects each of his children differently. Choose one of the following blessings below.
  • Death Resistance: The anoup automatically stabilizes when dying, and they gain 2 + 1/3 their HD on saving throws against [Death] effects, negative energy damage, energy drain, and the touch attacks of undead. They do not die from negative levels reaching or exceeding their HD, but still suffer its other effects (and may die from the hp loss). If slain by a [Death] effect they may still be raised normally as if it were not a [Death] effect.
  • Necro Mastery: The anoup casts necromancy spells at +1 DC, and you can turn or rebuke undead as a cleric of your level. If you can already turn or rebuke undead, you consider yourself two levels higher for this purpose.

Vital Statistics

Table: Anoup Random Starting Ages
Adulthood Simple Moderate Complex
16 years +1d6 +1d8 +2d6
Table: Anoup Aging Effects
Middle Age1 Old2 Venerable3 Maximum Age
40 years 80 years 120 years +2d20 years
  1. At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.
  2. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.
  3. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.
Table: Anoup Random Height and Weight
Gender Base Height Height Modifier Base Weight Weight Modifier
Male 5' 2" +2d12 120 lb. × (2d4) lb.
Female 5' 0" +2d12 90 lb. × (2d4) lb.

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Facts about "Anoup (3.5e Race)"
AuthorEiji-kun +
Effective Character Level1 +
Favored ClassCleric + and Dread Necromancer +
Identifier3.5e Race +
Level Adjustment0 +
Racial Ability Adjustments+2 Wisdom or +2 Charisma +
Rated ByThe bluez in the dungeon +
RatingRating Pending +
SizeMedium +
SubtypeAnthro +
SummaryJackal headed people of the desert, who have a cultural association with immortality and the dead. +
TitleAnoup +
TypeHumanoid +