The V.A.L.U.E. of Megafauna-Riding

art by Naomi Savoie

:mammoth: Clans of the Broken Tusk Tribe

:bear: The Bear Clan

  • a mighty folk, bold-hearted, forever feasting, heavy layered clothing, bee-hive construction
  • The strong survive, and survival itself is cause for celebration.
  • The world is strong, and to overcome it you must be stronger.
  • Life is worth celebrating, and a ready laugh is a great gift.
  • … most of them are Humans, Halflings, and Hadozee
  • Dwarves, Goliaths, and Orcs are also very common
  • … their spellskins favour protective magic and spells, that make them stronger

:orangutan: The Ape Clan

  • nimble minds, agility in all things, a life of music, intrigate garments, unfolding gear
  • The future cannot be known, so you must be smart and fast enough to react if you want to survive.
  • Intellect applied with skill, is the only way to keep yourself alive.
  • It’s impossible to plan for the future, all that matters is being ready to react well.
  • … most of them are Humans, Halflings, and Hadozee
  • Elves, Goblinoids, and Gnomes are also very common
  • … their spellskins favour transportation magic and spells, that can be cast fast

:lion: The Lion Clan

  • patient stoics, visionary dreamers, spirit journeys, bright colours, ornament crafters
  • The world is to be fully experienced, in all its terror and beauty.
  • Hardship must be confronted unflinchingly, even in the face of great danger
  • The best response to joy or pain is to create art and beautiful things.
  • … most of them are Humans, Halflings, and Hadozee
  • Dragonborn, Cat-Folk, and Saurials are also very common
  • … their spellskins favour precognition magic and spells, that can control/hinder foes

:rhinoceros: The Charging Rhino Clan

  • couragous front-line warriors, monster-hunters, horn ornaments, bodypainted horns
  • … Face your problems head-on.
  • … If in doubt, charge.
  • … most of them are Humans, Halflings, and Hadozee
  • … their spellskins favour summoning magic and spells, that deal poison damage

:skull: The Skull Clan

  • pragmatic necromancers, expert medics, bone ornaments, skull facepaint
  • … Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking.
  • … Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
  • … most of them are Humans, Halflings, and Hadozee
  • … their spellskins favour earth magic and spells, that frighten foes

:owl: The Blood Owls Minor Clan

  • vengeful scouts, owlriders, feather ornaments, glowing constellations tattoos
  • … We have suffered long at the hands of the Wyrm, and take pity and compassion on the suffering of others.
  • … most of them are Humans, Halflings, and Hadozee
  • … their spellskins favour wind magic and spells, that help them hide

:t_rex: The White Raptor Minor Clan

  • ascetic brutes, martial arts, admire power, bone piercings
  • … In life as in war, the stronger force wins.
  • … most of them are Saurials
  • … their spellskins favour draconic magic and spells, that deal cold damage

:bird: The Proudhawk Minor Clan

  • daring explorers, gifted gemcutters, blending in, dress like the seasons
  • … All people, rich or poor, deserve respect.
  • … most of them are Dwarves and Gnomes
  • … their spellskins favour earth magic and spells, that deal help them craft or create