Southern Shipwrecker Abilities
A slightly out-of date drawing of a Southern Shipwrecker with a knife. Art by J-Haskell.
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Physical AbilitiesAll shipwreckers are naturally suited to life at sea, although they cannot breathe underwater, and as a result, dwell in ships and floating cities instead of the open ocean. Their fins and whale-like tails make them the fastest swimmers in the Realm, rivalled only by the tidekeepers. They have small fins on their cheeks, neck, legs and tail, and leathery hides similar to that of dolphins and whales.
Southern shipwreckers are sleek and swift, with curved horns and a long, slim snout. They are especially well suited to tropical environments and highly dexterous in the water. Southerners are capable of flight, though their wings are less powerful than non-aquatic dragons. They don’t do well in the cold. Both types of shipwrecker have a pair of forward-facing horns used to ram whales and large prey at fast speeds to deadly effect. Another natural gift they possess is the ability to drink seawater. Whereas others might get sick or dehydrated by it, they are able to separate the water from everything else, and thus are unaffected by it. Their long whiskers, while they may look like they’re just for show, are extremely sensitive to minute changes in the water. On land, they’re able to sense incoming weather. Underwater, they’re able to sense the movement of everything around them, thus allowing them to navigate dark waters or to sense when something is approaching. |
Senses
Though they have keen vision both above and below water and an excellent sense of taste and hearing, both Northern and Southern shipwreckers are incapable of perceiving the sense of smell. Their eyes have a tapetum lucidum and reflect light.
Shipwreckers can be quite noisy, capable of producing calls as loud as a modern jet engine. This ability can be used to stun small fish and animals, as well as communicate over great distances.
Shipwreckers can be quite noisy, capable of producing calls as loud as a modern jet engine. This ability can be used to stun small fish and animals, as well as communicate over great distances.