Massassi (3.5e Race)

Massassi

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Personality

The Massassi were the subspecies of the ancient Sith race that was enslaved by the exiled Dark Jedi on Korriban. Massassi were fearsome, loyal, and formidable warriors, and as such comprised the warrior class in the Sith caste system. They lived solely to serve their Sith masters, but when on their own, dedicated themselves only to whatever life they chose.

Physical Description

Massassi were quite similar to the rest of the Sith species. Common to all Sith, the Massassi possessed skin of a red hue, ranging from florid crimsons,to lighter pinks.
Massassi had fierce, predatory profiles, and sharp bone spurs protruding over their bodies in various locations—especially the elbows. 

Other facial features included a pair of tendrils that hung from their cheekbones, and cartilaginous eyebrow–stalks that covered their eyes. They also had simian mouths, small noses and ears, and a slightly receding chin. Like other Sith, Massassi also shared the traits of having triple–digits on each of their hands and feet.

Exclusive to their subspecies however, Massassi possessed large glowing yellow eyes. Unlike mainline Sith, the eyes of Massassi did not display details such as pupils or whites of any sort—instead the yellow seemed to cover the whole of each eye. Massassi were also taller, larger, and more hulking humanoids than the species they hailed from, reaching between two and three meters in height, and an average weight of ninety-five kilograms. Massassi were known to have very acute senses compared to the senses in Humans as well— particularly in their hearing. Massassi also had an extremely tough skin

Alignment

Most Massassi are Aligned with the Chaotic side but some are known to be Lawful and even true Neutral.

Lands

Massassi are know to come from 3 different planes the first being the Desert plane of Korriban, the the Forrest plane of Yavin 4, and lastly the Volcanic plane of Sullust.

Religion

The Massassi were fearsome, ruthless, and efficient soldiers. Though the Massassi engaged in supposedly primitive practices such as sentient sacrifice and held a strong caste system, their civilization was quite sophisticated; they saw these acts not as cruel or barbaric, but simply basic aspects of existence. The Massassi warriors who had accompanied Naga Sadow in exile had come to regard the gas giant Yavin Prime as a fearsome but fascinating deity they called Yavin. The warriors felt humbled by their new god's all-dominating presence. As they could not withstand their own hubris, the Massassi made a vain attempt to achieve godly status by assembling temples and monuments for their worldly masters.

Language

The Massassi language may have been related to the Sith, and they also made use of hieroglyphs which were written on their artifacts as well as structures.

Names

Most Massassi are given their names by the Plane they were raised on, like Massassi from Korriban would be Kalgrath of Korriban.

Racial Traits

• +2 to Strength, -2 to Dexterity. Massassi are as slow to attack but deliver crushing blows, Massassi are highly cultured and there are even Nobles among them.
• Humanoid (Massassi)
• Medium-Size
• A Massassi's base land speed is 30 feet.
• Ancient Eyes (Ex): Massassi's Piercing eyes allow them to see in the dark as if the room was light, or the sun was out making them good sentry's and guards.
• Automatic Languages: Massassi Bonus Languages: Common, Ancient Sith.
• Favored Class: Massassi like being up in the fray dealing massive damage to enemies, although the Massassi who are not well built tend to be the Priests and Shamans of their race.
• Massassi from Korriban gain a +3 to their natural armor.
• Massassi from Yavin 4 gain Woodland Stride, and the Favored Terrain Forest Feat.
• Massassi from Sullust gains damage reduction 7 against Fire and is very comfortable in extremely hot environments.

Vital Statistics

Table: Massassi Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
20 years	+1d4	+1d6	+1d8

Table: Massassi Aging Effects

Middle Age^1	Old^2	Venerable^3	Maximum Age
30 years	50 years	70 years	+8d12 years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Massassi Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	4' 12"	+3d6	150 lb.	× (2d4) lb.
Female	4' 6"	+3d6	130 lb.	× (2d4) lb.

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