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The [[Muryan]], also known as [[Dancing Men]] are one of the nine major [[Arak]] races. | The [[Muryan]], also known as [[Dancing Men]], are one of the nine major [[Arak]] races.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 160">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 160</ref>. They are the professional combat forces of the Arak, eagerly taking to battle with wild and frenzied but elegant whirling [[dance]]s. Muryans act as [[guard]]s and [[law enforcement]] for the Arak, though they are [[chaotic]] creatures that interpret the laws of Arak society (but not the [[Law of Arak]]) loosely. | ||
Like the other arak, the Sith dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]], where they make up about four percent of the population.<ref name="Gaz V p. 98">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 98</ref> | |||
==Appearance== | |||
In their true forms, the muryan appear as white-skinned [[elves]] with extended [[ear]]s and autumn-colored [[hair]]. They usually wear loose [[clothing]] that allows freedom of movement, such as [[kilt]]s or the like.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 145">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 145</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 115">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 115</ref> | |||
Muryan can assume the forms of normal ferrets<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 145">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 145</ref> and other similar diminutive but fierce woodland [[predator]]s.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 116">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 116</ref> The muryan can also use [[Disguise Self]] as a [[spell-like ability]].<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 116">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 116</ref> Despite their transformation and illusion abilities, the muryan do not have the [[Shapechanger Subtype]]<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 115">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 115</ref> | |||
==Combat== | |||
Muryan demonstrate a physical resiliency against [[weapon]]s, save for those made of [[mithral]] or of sufficient magical strength to harm them.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 145">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 145</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 115">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 115</ref> They also enjoy total immunity to [[electricity]] and weapons made of [[wood]]. However, muryans possess the universal shadow fey vulnerability to [[sunlight]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 145">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 145</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 116">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 116</ref> | |||
==[[Language]]== | |||
Although generally [[taciturn]], muryan speak [[Arak (Language)|the language]] of all breeds of the Arak<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 145">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 145</ref>, muryan speak [[Sylvan]] and four or more different [[domain]] languages.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 120">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 120</ref> | |||
==Advancement== | |||
Sith advance by [[character]] [[class]], with [[rogue]] as their favored class. Many take levels in the [[necromancer]] [[specialist wizard]].<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 120-121">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 120-121</ref> | |||
==The Muryan and the Faerie Court== | |||
The muryan are part of the [[Unseelie Court]]. | |||
==The Muryan and [[Mortal]]s== | |||
== Homebrew Non-Canon Information == | == Homebrew Non-Canon Information == | ||
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==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ||
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The Muryan, also known as Dancing Men, are one of the nine major Arak races.[1]. They are the professional combat forces of the Arak, eagerly taking to battle with wild and frenzied but elegant whirling dances. Muryans act as guards and law enforcement for the Arak, though they are chaotic creatures that interpret the laws of Arak society (but not the Law of Arak) loosely.
Like the other arak, the Sith dwell within the Shadow Rift, where they make up about four percent of the population.[2]
Appearance
In their true forms, the muryan appear as white-skinned elves with extended ears and autumn-colored hair. They usually wear loose clothing that allows freedom of movement, such as kilts or the like.[3][4]
Muryan can assume the forms of normal ferrets[3] and other similar diminutive but fierce woodland predators.[5] The muryan can also use Disguise Self as a spell-like ability.[5] Despite their transformation and illusion abilities, the muryan do not have the Shapechanger Subtype[4]
Combat
Muryan demonstrate a physical resiliency against weapons, save for those made of mithral or of sufficient magical strength to harm them.[3][4] They also enjoy total immunity to electricity and weapons made of wood. However, muryans possess the universal shadow fey vulnerability to sunlight.[3][5]
Language
Although generally taciturn, muryan speak the language of all breeds of the Arak[3], muryan speak Sylvan and four or more different domain languages.[6]
Advancement
Sith advance by character class, with rogue as their favored class. Many take levels in the necromancer specialist wizard.[7]
The Muryan and the Faerie Court
The muryan are part of the Unseelie Court.
The Muryan and Mortals
Homebrew Non-Canon Information
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This section contains Homebrew non-canon info, created by fans |
Descriptive Text
"The dancing-man glided forward, its eyes fixed on my companion. "Come, bright son of Summer," it commanded in its sweet voice. "We dance. Dance well, and you shall tread the measures with me in Endless Twilight." Harespex made no reply, but drew his longsword and stepped forward. As he did so, I saw that his eyes were as blank and unfocused as a sleepwalker's."
-Bertram Mac Laren, Sixty Nights in Tepest[8]
References
- ↑ The Shadow Rift p. 160
- ↑ Gazetteer V p. 98
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 The Shadow Rift p. 145
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 115
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 116
- ↑ Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 120
- ↑ Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 120-121
- ↑ Descriptive text from John W. Mangrum's Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror project (contributed by Nathan Okerlund), from posts on the Fraternity of Shadows message board.
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
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- Muryankin (1 P)
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- Prince of the Muryan (1 P)
Pages in category "Muryan"
The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
