====== Viera ======

Among the many denizens and residents of the wilder places of the world live the Viera - a feylike race with roots in the First World. Akin to Gnomes, Viera are distant relatives of fey. Although they are present on the material plane, Viera tend to keep to themselves, and avoid contact with the more developed areas of the world.

Despite this, on occasion, a Viera is taken by The Wandering, an overwhelming sense that instills in them the desire to explore the world, and discover new things outside of the grove, jungle, or distant valley that their kin commonly settle in - such Viera become adventurers. 

Viera are taught to value experiences and the moment over reflecting on the past or gathering expansive material wealth. Although this practice remains common among Wandering Viera, as it does all adventurers, this is usually not for the sake of simply amassing wealth, but rather as a means to some other end. 

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===== Physical Description =====

Viera are taller than the average humanoid, standing anywhere from just below 6 feet to over 7 feet tall. Female Viera tend to be both taller and more common than males, and females tend to take on the role of hunter in an average tribe. Viera are lithe and agile, and tend to use bows for battle or hunting. 

The most distinct feature of Viera are their rabbit-like features - where a normal humanoid would have rounded or pointed ears is simply the sides of the head. Instead, they possess rabbit ears of varying shades, lengths, and alignment - it is not uncommon for there to be wide variance in Viera fur colors, though the most common shades are brown, black, and white. 

===== Society =====

Viera tend to live in small tribes, of 20 to 30, on the furthest outskirts of civilization. They are primarily hunter-gatherers, though it is not uncommon for Viera to take up agricultural pursuits later in life. In Viera society, females tend to take on the role of hunter, with males taking on the role of gatherer. This is practiced due to Viera males being seemingly less common than females, instilling a practice of keeping the males within the bounds of a settlement, to avoid losing them to a hunting accident or the like. 

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===== Relations =====

Viera tend to have difficulty interacting with humans, due to the common perception of humans being that of a warmongering ape with a penchant for industrialization and fraternization with Dwarves. Despite this, they will still be as cordial as with everyone else unless provoked - a Viera tends to speak their mind when prompted, without hesitation or consideration for social norms. 

Viera tend to get along well with Half-Elves, seeing them as able to understand their feelings of being alien from society. They don’t mind gnomes and halflings, but most Viera don’t mesh well with the smaller races’ penchant for revelry. Viera see Elves as arrogant, but they have been known to have beneficial relationships with smaller Elven settlements. 

===== Table: Viera Ages =====
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^ Adulthood  ^ Intuitive                 ^ Self-Taught               ^ Trained                   ^ Middle-Aged  ^ Old        ^ Venerable  ^ Maximum Age    ^
| 50 years   | +3d6 years (53-68 years)  | +5d6 years (55-80 years)  | +7d6 years (57-92 years)  | 150 years    | 190 years  | 230 years  | 230+1d% years  |

===== Table: Random Height and Weight =====
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^ Gender  ^ Base Height  ^ Height Modifier                        ^ Base Weight  ^ Weight Modifier               ^
| Male    | 5 ft. 6 in.  | +2d6 in. (5 ft. 8 in. - 6 ft. 6 in.    | 110 lbs.     | +2d6 * 3 lbs. (116-146 lbs.)  |
| Female  | 5 ft. 8 in.  | +3d6 in. (5 ft. 11 in. - 7 ft. 2 in.)  | 115 lbs.     | +3d6 * 3 lbs. (124-169 lbs.)  |

===== Standard Racial Traits =====

  * **Ability Score Modifiers:** Viera are lithe and nimble, and practice their trades for many years, but focus on speed rather than force. They gain a [[chargen:common_terms#racial_bonuses_and_penalties|Racial Bonus]] to Dexterity and Wisdom, but a penalty to Strength.
  * **Size:** Viera are Medium creatures and thus receive no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
  * **Type:** Viera are Humanoids with the Fey subtype.
  * **Base Speed:** Viera are fast, and have a base speed of 40 feet.
  * **Languages:** Viera begin play speaking Common and Sylvan. Viera with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following additional languages: Elvish, Gnome, Treant, Orc, Goblin, and Draconic.
  * **Keen Senses:** Viera have acute hearing and eyesight - they receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
  * **Quick Fighter:** Viera receive [[chargen:universal_talents#improved_initiative|Improved Initiative]] as a bonus Talent at 1st level.
  * **Jumper:** Viera are always considered to have a running start when making Acrobatics checks to jump.
  * **Weapon Familiarity:** Viera are proficient with Longbows and Glaives.
  * **Low-Light Vision:** Viera can see twice as far as a Human in conditions of dim light.
  * **Natural Survivalists:** Viera are trained from a young age to survive the wild and to avoid non-Viera. They always consider Stealth and Survival to be Key Skills.