Striped Sha’al

The Sha’ál Dsara are a warrior subrace of the Sha’al. In terms of muscle mass, the Sha’ál Dsara are the largest of the Sha’al, and are feared opponents of the Ortor and Yrūn. These impressive warriors move quickly and viciously when ordered to strike.

“Andâsh preserve me.” With those words Shal’dàl Ma headed down the village road and into the black forest. Somewhere in the deep shadows of the mal’áda the thing growled still. It was the sound of pain but the voice carried and she could not locate it. When it had entered the village she had carved into it, but her strokes had been weak and the beast had retreated injured into the trees. Holding the lajatang in both claws she inched cautiously forward, her unblinking eyes scanning the thick vegetation to both sides. The growling grew louder…

Striped Sha’al are typically warriors, rangers, and rogues.

Physiology

Sha’ál Dsara have colored band across their backs. Sha’ál Dsara move more quickly when moving on all fours, but cannot carry weapons or shields when using this locomotion. The benefits of quadrupedal movement are not gained in anything heavier than light armor.

The Sha’ál Dsara are omnivorous. They are fed by the Shrines of nearby communities and are excellent hunters. The subrace-caste of the Sha’ál Dsara prescribes them from farming or gathering their primary food.

Striped Sha’al may hold and wield objects in each claw and the end of their tail. Striped Sha’al normally fight with a sword in one claw, a shield in the second and a light weapon in the tail. One-handed weapons used in the tail gain an additional 1 hex reach to each of the three rear hexes. Weapons that are two-handed cannot normally be wielded with the tail.

Psychology

Sha’ál Dsara seem to have very few selfish instincts. When “bonded” to a group, the Sha’ál Dsara will defend that group to the extent which their abilities allow. Members of this warrior subrace are not afraid of death and never check for morale.

The Sha’ál Dsara appear more impassive than other Sha’al subraces.

Culture

All faithful Sha’ál Dsara are considered holy warriors by their communities and treated with great respect. Though they do shed blood, other Sha’al subraces believe that they do not. Veteran Sha’al are not permitted in the Shrines of Harmony and Lore and are viewed with stigma in the communities of the other subraces. Whereas non-veteran Sha’ál Dsara may be given food in public, veterans must pick food from the ground, when it is left for them.

The life of the Sha’ál Dsara is one of spartan regimen, endless practice and a all-encompassing push for perfection. All that is done is done by preset standards and codes. There is little individualism within their ranks.

Language

The Sha’ál Dsara speak the common Shalambh, and an additional dialect specific to their sub-race. It is uncommon for Sha’al to learn the languages of other people or races, unless it is determined important to understand the tongue of one’s enemy.

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Nomenclature: Sha’al Dsara Dekàlic: Sha’ál Dsara (subrace), Sha’áli Dsara (pertaining to), Sha’ályn Dsara (individual), Sha’ályr Dsara (people), Shalàmbh Dsara (dialect of Shalambh)