AlienOvan: Swapped XP scale to XP debt

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	'''<abbr title="Starting HP, plus HPLV times character level equals total HP">Base HP & HPLV</abbr>''': 10 + 6		'''<abbr title="Starting HP, plus HPLV times character level equals total HP">Base HP & HPLV</abbr>''': 10 + 6
	'''Base MP & MPLV''': 12 + 3		'''Base MP & MPLV''': 12 + 3
	'''XP ~~Scale (~~[[~~Level~~]])''': ~~<abbr title="This is higher than the baseline of 10">15</abbr>~~		'''XP [[Debt]]''': 40 Debt at creation.

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Character Creation: Added XP scale

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	'''Base MP & MPLV''': 12 + 3		'''Base MP & MPLV''': 12 + 3
			'''XP Scale ([[Level]])''': <abbr title="This is higher than the baseline of 10">15</abbr>

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   <big>'''Huge Size'''</big>
   Xamoan characters are naturally Huge, they range from 30 to 40 feet tall. They have a natural [[reach]] and [[space]] of 25ft and can pass through creatures squares who are half their size or smaller without being blocked and act as cover for smaller creatures behind them.
 ==Xamoan Arc==

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[[File:Hanzokeyart.jpg|thumb|center|1200px|A Xamoan welcoming a visitor to a resort.]]

'''Physical Description'''
The '''Xamoan''' are a species of towering, physically imposing humanoids adapted to harsh environments and extreme physical demands, typically standing 36 to 40 feet tall, with some individuals naturally exceeding this range. They are best known for their immense stature, dense musculature, and distinctive aquatic-inspired features, which give them a predatory, almost shark-like appearance. Despite their intimidating presence, Xamoans are not inherently aggressive and display a wide range of temperaments, occupations, and cultural roles.

Their skin is thick, leathery, and resilient, most commonly appearing in shades of gray, slate, or muted blue-green. This skin functions as both insulation and natural armor, resisting cold, abrasion, and blunt force trauma. Scarring is common and culturally accepted.

The Xamoan head structure is non-human and heavily inspired by aquatic megafauna. Most possess a broad, forward-set head resembling sharks or whales. A reduced or indistinct neck, blending head and shoulders into a single powerful silhouette. Downturned or swept horns curving along the skull, used for intimidation, ritual display, or combat, and small, monochrome eyes adapted for low-light or underwater conditions.

Xamoan hands typically have three thick fingers, each capable of fine manipulation despite their size, while their legs are wide and columnar, ending in broad, elephant-like feet that distribute their immense weight and provide stability on uneven terrain.

A Xamoan’s mass is immense even by giant standards. Their footsteps cause visible environmental impact: ground tremors, displaced debris, and structural strain in smaller settlements. Their voices are naturally deep and resonant, carrying over long distances even at conversational volume.

==Culture and Society==
Xamoans originate from cold, rugged, or aquatic regions, including polar coastlines, storm-lashed archipelagos, deep fjords, and oceanic worlds. Their settlements, when permanent, are built with massive clearances, reinforced foundations, and open structures rather than enclosed interiors.

Nomadic Xamoans are common, especially hunters, trackers, or investigators who move between regions rather than establishing static cities. Their size makes conventional transportation impractical; they typically rely on walking, swimming, or specially reinforced vessels.

Xamoan culture emphasise competence, resilience, and personal capability. Social standing is often earned through demonstrated skill—hunting, investigation, craftsmanship, or leadership—rather than inheritance.

Physical contests, endurance trials, and tests of awareness are common cultural expressions. While strength is respected, recklessness is frowned upon; uncontrolled destruction is seen as a failure of discipline rather than a display of power.

Clothing and equipment are functional and heavy-duty, often made from thick hides, metals, or composite materials scaled to their bodies. Ornamentation tends to be minimal, with scars and wear marks serving as unspoken records of experience.

'''Relations with Other Species'''
Due to their size, Xamoans are uncommon in densely populated regions. Where they do appear, they are often viewed with awe, fear, or suspicion. Formal infrastructure rarely accommodates them, limiting their access to housing, transport, and services.

Despite this, Xamoans frequently take on roles that benefit smaller societies—guards, hunters of large threats, frontier explorers, or investigators capable of surviving environments others cannot.

==Character Creation==
'''Species Name''': Xamoan
'''[[Size]]''': Huge (5), 30-40ft tall.
'''Life-span''': 180 years (average)
'''[[Sense]]s''': Normal Vision.
'''[[Speed]]''': Land, Swim & Climb: '''35ft'''
'''<abbr title="Starting HP, plus HPLV times character level equals total HP">Base HP & HPLV</abbr>''': 10 + 6
'''Base MP & MPLV''': 12 + 3

===Traits===
<big>'''Superior Physicality'''</big>
Xamoan characters start with '''+2 Strength and Endurance'''. They have '''Expertise''' in all Strength and Endurance-based checks. They add their '''character level''' to all Strength and Endurance-based checks and Metaphors. Can roll their Strength/Endurance Dice without exerting, or if they do, can '''take Average''' on any dice used in such check if it is lower (rounded up).

<big>'''Enhanced Awareness'''</big>
Xamoan characters start with '''+1 Perception''', and are considered to be Proficient in Perception-based checks. Xamoan characters '''add their character level''' to their Perception-based checks and Metaphors.

<big>'''Amphibious'''</big>
Galvan characters are '''Amphibious''', they can swim and breathe in bodies of water. They gain a '''Swim Speed''' and can stay underwater for '''6 + Endurance''' hours before needing to breathe dry air.

<big>'''Tough Hide'''</big>
Xamoans gain bonus (Toughness) HP equal to their [[Level]], multiplied by their Size (which is also their maximum). Damage taken to the user is subtracted from these hit points first and the difference is dealt to their actual Hit points after.

Whenever the Xamoan '''takes damage, gets healed''', or '''starts their turn''' in an [[Encounter]], they regain '''1''' Toughness HP.

<big>'''Huge Size'''</big>
Xamoan characters are naturally Huge, they range from 30 to 40 feet tall. They have a natural [[reach]] and [[space]] of 25ft and can pass through creatures squares who are half their size or smaller without being blocked and act as cover for smaller creatures behind them.

<big>'''Broadback'''</big>
Xamoans are naturally massive beings, their weight and strength affects their speed and mobility.

• Their carry capacity is considered to be x2 greater than a creature of their size.
• They are not slowed due to encumbrance or equipment.
• Can wield two-handed weapons one-handed or an oversized weapon two-handed.
• Creatures of the same Size but not Broadback lose Advantage to move or physically handle Broadbacks.
• Defense Adjustment: -2 Evasion, +4 Deflection
• Status Thresholds: +6 Body
• Speed Adjustment: Movement speed halved (rounded up, min 5ft)
• They occupy their entire space, and treated as being in Difficult terrain in enclosed spaces equal to their own. Spaces smaller than they are are treated as Obfuscating terrain.

==Xamoan Arc==
Xamoan characters can obtain Xamoan-specific features at '''1st, 2nd, and every even level''' beyond that. Players can pick which benefit they want in any order so long as they meet the conditions of the minimum level and any pre-requisites it may have.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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| '''Minimum Level''' || '''Pre-requisite''' || '''Feature'''
|-
| 1 || - || '''Weapons Training'''
Gain a '''Combat''' Metaphor for free at Rank 3. Add 3 Ranks worth of Metaphor Components to it.
|-
| 1 || - || '''Survivalist'''
Gain a '''Survival''' Metaphor at rank 3 with, "Survival is the skill and knowledge to sustain the life of your own and others in harsh environments and wildernesses, using whatever resources you have at your disposal". Also add up to 3 ranks of Metaphor components to it. If you already have this exact Metaphor, raise it's rank by 2 for free.
|-
| 1 || '''Tough Hide''' || '''Thick Skinned'''
Enhances the Xamoan's '''Tough Hide''' trait to regain '''2 Toughness HP''' whenever they take damage, get healed or start their next turn in an Encounter.
|-
| 2 || - || '''Close-Quarters Combatant'''
The Xamoan gains a '''Unarmed-Strike compatible Combat''' Metaphor with 3 ranks and up to 3 Metaphor components for free. If they already possess such a Metaphor, increase its rank by 2 and it gains up to 2 Metaphor components for free.

The Xamoan's '''Defense''' (Evasion and Deflection) increase equal to their '''character level''' versus attacks from opponents equal to or smaller than their own Size, but only when they are properly '''defending themselves''' using their Combat Metaphor.
|-
| 2 || - || '''Enhanced Trample'''
Whenever the Xamoan performs the [[Size#Trample|Trample]] activity, targets that get hit by this attack must roll a Body Saving Throw against the Xamoan's passive Unarmed Strike ToHit (6 + <abbr title="If Strength is an Attribute dice, take average (md 8 equals 5)">StrengthAvg</abbr> + Bonuses).

If the Save fails, the target suffers Injury (Body, Lose Advantage on all checks), and Bleed (Body, Take damage equal to magnitude each round in an encounter) status Magnitudes equal to the '''Xamoan's Level plus Size'''.
|-
| 2 || - || '''Authority'''
The Xamoan gains '''+1 to Charisma''' and becomes '''Proficient''' in all Charisma-based checks. They no longer have to '''exert''' to use Charisma Attribute dice.

When making [[Recommended_Metaphors#Influence_(Charisma)|Influence]] checks (or similar social skills) against targets smaller than the Xamoan, those targets '''lose Advantage''' on checks to resist you. And if they didn't have Advantage, they suffer '''Disadvantage''' instead.
|-
| 4 || '''Authority''' || '''Leadership'''
Whenever the Xamoan uses '''Influence''' to affect the [[Morale]] of an opponent or an ally, they can increase the magnitude of their Morale penalty/bonus equal to '''half the Xamoan's level''' (rounded up). This bonus can only apply once per target and can't be reapplied again until the target's Morale resets or reverses.
|-
| 4 || '''Survivalist''' || '''Monsterous Hunter'''
The Xamoan gains the '''Species Knowledge''' Metaphor with, "This skill covers the knowledge and understanding of how various creatures and species biology, behaviors, habitats and other pertainant information to properly handle them. This is an Expertise Metaphor." This Metaphor starts at rank 3 and comes with up to 3 Metaphor components for free.
|-
| 6 || '''Monsterous Hunter''' || '''Predator's Focus'''
The Xamoan gains the '''Predator's Focus''' Metaphor feature with, "The user can designate a target creature to become their Focus. While focused, the user gains Advantage to checks to track down attack, and defend against the Focus in an encounter.

If the Xamoan has '''any bonus''' (from a Metaphor or other source) regarding their Foci's species or individual identity, they can add their character Level to ToHit and Damage rolls against the Focus, and apply the value to raise or lower results of interactions between that Focus (but only one or the other per check).
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="240px" heights="300px">
Gantuclassic.png|Xamoan Male, Captain of the Galactic Federation.
Hanzo.png|Xamoan Male, Independent Space-Captain (Green Uniform)
Gantu-speedstorm.jpg|Xamoan Male, Speedstorm Racer
Xamoan-scale.jpg|Xamoan size compared to a few other species, including humans.
</gallery>

[[Category:Races]] [[Category:3rd Party]]

Xamoan - Revision history

AlienOvan: Swapped XP scale to XP debt

AlienOvan: /* Character Creation */ Added XP scale

AlienOvan: Removed trait

AlienOvan: Xamoan draft complete