Turutortu

There are few things as impressive as seeing one of the Turutortu for the first time. While they are not as big as the Cyclops or the Oni, they somehow seem just as big. There are no other ancestries that come close to the sheer size of one of the Turutortu. Easily close to a foot taller than the average human, most other people can’t begin to comprehend the weight of the Turutortu, about 500 pounds. Despite this massive weight, the Turutortu can be graceful, especially under the water.

The Turutortu are a nomadic people, traveling from island to island. They are considered by most to be jovial people, quick to laugh, and just as quick to forgive. Don’t let their peaceful nature fool you as they are accomplished warriors. They are often covered in tribal tattoos on their faces and arms, a way to show their status and prowess.

The Turutortu are based on Maori and Pacific Island culture.

Age. Turutortu are considered adults around 8 years old and live to be 400 or 500.

Size. Turutortu adults stand 6 to 7 feet tall and average 500 pounds. Your shell accounts for roughly one-third of your weight. Your size is Medium.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Tortu. Tort is an almost rhythmic language that is easy to begin war chants from.

Slow Walker. Your movement is reduced by 1.

Swimmer. You have a swimming speed equal to your movement plus 1.

Amphibious. You can breathe air and water.

Natural Armor. Due to your shell and the shape of your body, you are ill-suited to wearing armor. You have an armor of 7, but cannot wear armor.

Shell Defense. You can withdraw into your shell for 4 Action Points. Until you emerge, you double your passive defense and add your Strength to it, and you have advantage on Body defenses.

While in your shell, your movement is 0 and can’t increase, you have disadvantage on Mobility defenses, and the only action you can take is a reaction to emerge from your shell for 2 Action Points.

Sturdy. Your weight makes it hard to move you. You have advantage on Body defenses against being moved.