Loca-Toa (Fishfolk)
- Home Plane
- Vitaea
- Category
- Seaborn
- Ancestor Race(s)
- Sylvari-Vitae (True Sylvari)
- Home Region
- Ilo’Avra
- Racial Abilities
- Intelligence, Charisma
- Racial Features
- Amphibious Assault, Underwater Weapon Training, Observant and Athletic, Leviathan Will, Divine Blessing, Slippery Hide, Amphibious, Water Dependency
- Years of Existence
- 40,000 years
- Average Lifespan
- 100 years
- Average Weight
- 100 lbs
- Average Height
- 5 ft
- Skin Tones
- Greens, Blues, Whites
- Playable?
- Yes
- Extinct?
- No
- Size Category
- Medium
- Speed
- 25
- Movement Types
- Swimming, Walking
- Hair
- Scaled
- Body Features
- Fish-Folk Humanoid
- Divergence Cause
- Great Awakening
- Average Generation
- 20 years
- Vision Type
- Echolocation (60ft / 600ft underwater)
- Vision Distance
- 60 ft (600 ft underwater)
- Languages
- Aethyrian Common, Aquan, Kuotan
- Default Upbringing
- Communal: Raised by a village, order, or organization
Short Description
Theocratic communities of humanoid fish-folk living in scattered coastal shallows that are known to be cult-like followers of a prophet who has inspired the powerful faith of the communityFull Description
Kuo-Toa are humanoid fish-folk with slippery, scaly skin ranging in color from shades of grey to muddy brown. Their bodies are streamlined and sleek, built for efficient movement through water. Wide, unblinking eyes adorn their faces, often of a pale or luminescent hue, offering them excellent vision in the murky underwater environments. Membranous fins run along their limbs and spine, aiding in their aquatic mobility, and their mouths are filled with rows of sharp teeth.
Habitat: Scattered along the coastal shallows, Kuo-Toa establish submerged tribal communities. These settlements are often concealed among the undersea terrain and flora, providing them with defense against predators and enemies. They craft their homes from materials found both above and below the water, such as driftwood, coral, and seashells.
Society and Culture: Kuo-Toa communities are deeply theocratic and often led by a prophet who channels the divine will of their deities. Their society is characterized by a fervent and sometimes cult-like devotion to their faith, with the entire community participating in elaborate rituals and ceremonies. The prophet's visions and interpretations guide the Kuo-Toa, providing them with a sense of purpose and direction.
Despite their challenging history marked by war, slavery, and mistreatment from other aquatic races, the Kuo-Toa remain resilient and proud. Their faith acts as a unifying force, enabling them to endure hardships and band together to protect their way of life. The communal bond among the Kuo-Toa is strong, and they are willing to defend their kin and beliefs fervently.
Lifestyle: Kuo-Toa are adept hunters both above and below the water. They utilize a variety of hunting techniques, often crafting ingenious traps and tools from available resources. Their diet primarily consists of fish, crustaceans, and occasionally seabirds and coastal creatures. Kuo-Toa are known for their resourcefulness and ability to make use of every part of their catch.
Interactions with Other Races: The Kuo-Toa are wary of outsiders due to their history of exploitation and conflict. However, they are not inherently hostile and can form alliances with those who show them respect and understanding. Their unique spirituality and the strength of their faith can be both intriguing and unsettling to other races, leading to a range of interactions from curiosity to conflict.
Special Abilities: Kuo-Toa possess the ability to breathe underwater and are excellent swimmers. Their slippery skin makes them difficult to grapple, and their unblinking eyes grant them keen perception, especially in low-light underwater conditions. Their strong faith sometimes manifests in divine blessings or interventions, particularly when the community is under threat.