Norica

A subrace of the Aaratica. The Norica resemble penguins and are the only one of the Aaratica that cannot fly. In addition, they can withstand colder temperatures and can remain in the water for long periods of time. They are the least numerous of Aaratica subraces and live far in the north, in scattered settlements along The Pale.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Alasie, Elisapi, Hitty, Nuvua, Tapeesa, Uki

Masculine names

Cupun, Kallik, Nanouk, Quimmiq, Tonraq, Yotimo

Family names

Akpik, Ekho, Irniq, Kolit, Meyok, Ussak

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These names are derived from Inuit first and last names.

Parent ethnicities

• Aaratica

Related Locations

• The Pale

Aaratica [Norica]

Ability Score Increase +2 Dex, +1 Con

Size Small

Speed 25ft

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Arctic Living. You have a swimming speed of 35 feet, you can hold your breath for 15 minutes and you have resistance to cold damage. Difficult terrain due to snow and ice does not impede your movement.
Aquatic Mastery. You know the Shape Water cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Ice Knife XGE spell as a 2nd-level spell; you must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Locate Animals or Plants spell if you can see a body of water; you must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages. Common and Aaracokra