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Species Guide

All 22 playable species of Talestria

Your species is who you are: your body, your instincts, your home, and the spark of magic only you carry. Every species provides stat bonuses, a Save bonus, three Animal Abilities, and three Trickles.

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Panda

Calm, gentle, thoughtful

Region: Whimsy WoodsRole: Support / Healer
Keen +2, Brave +1, Swift -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Calm Spirit: Advantage on Spirit Saves
Bamboo Fortitude: +2 Max HP
Soothing Presence: Remove 1 DP from any ally (1/rest)

Trickles

Leaf Drift · Glow Paw · Breeze Sip
Best callings: Leafling, Luminarch
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Red Panda

Curious, shy, energetic

Region: Whimsy WoodsRole: Damage / Utility
Swift +2, Warm +1, Might -1
Mind +1

Animal Abilities

Branch Hopper: Advantage on climbing
Warm Glow: Emit glow weakening small corruption
Fuzzy Feint: Roll to dodge when targeted

Trickles

Spark Tail · Hidey-Hop · Chitter Chat
Best callings: Sneaklet, Glowcaster
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Penguin

Determined, silly, brave

Region: Marshmallow PeaksRole: Tank
Brave +2, Might +1, Swift -1
Body +1

Animal Abilities

Ice Slide: Extra 10 ft on icy/smooth surfaces
Coldproof Feathers: Cold resistance
Slide Charge: After 10+ ft slide, +1 DP break

Trickles

Frost Puff · Snow Kick · Penguin Waddle
Best callings: Barbarian, Guardian
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Fox

Clever, quick-witted, mischievous

Region: Whimsy Woods / Shadow MarshRole: Utility / Damage
Swift +2, Clever +1, Brave -1
Mind +1

Animal Abilities

Quickstep: +2 to initiative rolls
Shadow Sense: Detect hidden creatures in dim light
Trick Tail: Distract foe, remove 1 DP (1/rest)

Trickles

Tail Flick Illusion · Quiet Steps · Whisker Tingle
Best callings: Sneaklet, Wildscout
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Owl

Wise, calm, observant

Region: Starbright TowerRole: Utility / Damage
Keen +2, Clever +1, Might -1
Mind +1

Animal Abilities

Night Sight: Perfect dim-light vision
Silent Wings: Advantage on stealth
Star Echo: Detect corrupted creatures within 15 ft

Trickles

Feather Drift · Soft Hoot · Star Glow
Best callings: Keeper, Glowcaster
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Frog

Bouncy, talkative, humorous

Region: Shadow MarshRole: Support / Utility
Swift +2, Brave +1, Warm -1
Body +1

Animal Abilities

Sticky Hop: Long jump + climb easily
Bog Sense: Advantage Mind saves in marsh
Croak Pulse: Remove 1 DP with resonant croak

Trickles

Mini-Croak · Bubble Breath · Wet Step
Best callings: Barbarian, Songweaver
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Otter

Playful, social, fearless

Region: Crystal CoastRole: Damage / Utility
Swift +2, Warm +1, Clever -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Water Glide: Fast movement through water
Shell Breaker: First hit each battle breaks +1 DP
Playful Spirit: Advantage escaping grapples

Trickles

Water Whirl · Pebble Toss · Gleam Eyes
Best callings: Wildscout, Sneaklet
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Baby Dragon

Brave, curious, excitable

Region: Starbright Tower / Marshmallow PeaksRole: Damage / Hybrid
Warm +2, Brave +1, Clever -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Tiny Breath: Remove 1 DP at range
Wing Gust: Push small foes
Dragon Resilience: Choose fire or cold resistance

Trickles

Smoke Curl · Scale Spark · Pip Roar
Best callings: Glowcaster, Luminarch
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Unicorn

Pure-hearted, gentle, radiant

Region: Honey HollowRole: Support / Healer
Keen +2, Warm +1, Might -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Healing Light: Heal or remove 2 DP (1/rest)
Purity Step: Immune to corrupted terrain
Shimmer Horn: +1 Spirit Save aura for nearby allies

Trickles

Starshine Sparkle · Honey Glow · Gentle Nuzzle
Best callings: Leafling, Keeper
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Tiger

Noble, quiet, protective

Region: Marshmallow PeaksRole: Tank / Damage
Might +2, Swift +1, Warm -1
Body +1

Animal Abilities

Snowborn Might: Might +2 to DP-breaking
Silent Paws: Advantage stealth on soft terrain
Frost Howl: Remove 2 DP in small radius (1/rest)

Trickles

Cold Breath · Silent Step · Whisker Glint
Best callings: Barbarian, Guardian
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Dog

Loyal, enthusiastic, encouraging

Region: Any RegionRole: Support
Warm +2, Brave +1, Clever -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Pack Heart: Allies within 5 ft get +1 on next roll
Keen Nose: Detect hidden corruption
Guard Bark: Disadvantage on one foe’s attack

Trickles

Happy Tail · Sniff Scan · Boop
Best callings: Songweaver, Guardian
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Cat

Curious, graceful, independent

Region: Whimsy Woods / Shadow MarshRole: Damage / Utility
Swift +2, Warm +1, Brave -1
Mind +1

Animal Abilities

Graceful Reflex: Advantage on Swift saves
Nine Lives: Ignore 1 DP damage (1/battle)
Stare Down: Frighten weak corrupted foes

Trickles

Shadow Blink · Soft Pad · Purr Aura
Best callings: Sneaklet, Keeper
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Rabbit

Cheerful, fast, anxious

Region: Whimsy Woods / Honey HollowRole: Support / Utility
Swift +2, Keen +1, Might -1
Body +1

Animal Abilities

Quick Hop: Double movement for 1 turn
Burrow Dash: Instantly hide in soft earth
Hopeful Heart: Restore 1 HP to ally (1/battle)

Trickles

Dust Puff · Twinkle Nose · Happy Hop
Best callings: Songweaver, Wildscout
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Turtle

Calm, wise, steady

Region: Crystal CoastRole: Tank
Brave +2, Keen +1, Swift -1
Body +1

Animal Abilities

Shell Guard: Resist DP damage once per round
Calming Aura: Enemies near you roll –1
Steady Step: Cannot be knocked prone

Trickles

Shell Tap · Bubble Drift · Slow Blink
Best callings: Guardian, Knight
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Seal

Cheerful, goofy, friendly

Region: Crystal Coast / Marshmallow PeaksRole: Tank / Support
Might +2, Warm +1, Clever -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Slide & Glide: Extra movement in water/ice
Thick Blubber: Reduce DP damage by 1
Joyful Bark: Allies gain +1 on next action

Trickles

Bubble Spout · Seal Clap · Flipper Flick
Best callings: Guardian, Barbarian
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Lion

Proud, bold, protective

Region: Sunblaze SavannahRole: Damage / Support
Might +2, Warm +1, Clever -1
Body +1

Animal Abilities

Royal Roar: Remove 1 DP from all foes within 10 ft (1/rest)
Golden Mane: +1 morale aura
Pounce: Advantage on first melee attack

Trickles

Soft Roar · Mane Spark · Keen Eyes
Best callings: Barbarian, Knight
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Axolotl

Curious, helpful, glowy

Region: Crystal Coast (Lumina Lagoons)Role: Support / Healer
Keen +2, Warm +1, Might -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Glowgill Pulse: Remove 1 DP from ally within 10 ft (1/rest)
Watershift: Ignore difficult water terrain
Regrowth Spark: Survive at 1 HP automatically (1/rest)

Trickles

Glimmer Gills · Bubble Blink · Tail Swish
Best callings: Leafling, Keeper
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Serpent (Janus)

Strategic, quirky, bickering-but-brilliant

Region: Shadow Marsh / Starbright TowerRole: Utility / Damage
Clever +2, Swift +1, Brave -1
Mind +1

Animal Abilities

Dual Minds: Advantage on Mind saves
Split Focus: Two tiny actions instead of one (1/rest)
Forked Insight: Sense corruption or lies within 10 ft

Trickles

Double Hiss · Tiny Coil Trap · Glimmer Tongue
Best callings: Keeper, Inventor
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Phoenix

Hopeful, dramatic, warm-hearted

Region: Starbright Tower / EmbercrestRole: Support / Damage
Warm +2, Clever +1, Might -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Emberheart: +2 to next DP break with fire (1/rest)
Rekindle Feathers: Heal 1 HP or remove 1 DP from ally (1/battle)
Ash-Glow Rebirth: Survive at 1 HP + 1-DP shockwave (1/rest)

Trickles

Warm Ember Puff · Feather Flame · Squeak of Dawn
Best callings: Luminarch, Glowcaster
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Gecko

Cheerful, clingy, adventurous

Region: Starbright Tower / Sunblaze SavannahRole: Utility
Swift +2, Clever +1, Brave -1
Mind +1

Animal Abilities

WallCling: Climb vertical surfaces without checks
Starlit Skin: +1 stealth in dim/star-lit areas
Tail Pop: Detach tail to distract foe — ally Adv. or 1 DP (1/rest)

Trickles

Star Speck · Sticky Step · Peeklight
Best callings: Inventor, Sneaklet

Fairy

Curious, kind, mischievous

Region: Starbright Tower / Honey HollowRole: Support / Utility
Swift +2, Keen +1, Might -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Glowdust Blessing: +1 to ally’s roll OR remove 1 DP (1/rest)
Flicker Step: Move 5 ft without triggering reactions (1/round)
Emotion Sense: Sense strong feelings/corruption within 10 ft

Trickles

Pixie Spark · Wing Flutter · Glow Wink
Best callings: Keeper, Songweaver
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Dolphin

Joyful, clever, empathetic

Region: Crystal CoastRole: Support / Utility
Swift +2, Warm +1, Might -1
Spirit +1

Animal Abilities

Echo Call: Reveal hidden creatures 15 ft OR remove 1 DP from ally (1/rest)
Wave Dash: Reposition ally 5 ft after moving through water
Bright Spirit: Allies within 5 ft +1 when you succeed a helpful action

Trickles

Bubble Ring · Happy Click · Splash Flick
Best callings: Songweaver, Guardian