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  Crystalites 
   
   
   
  The Lost People 
   
   
   
   
   
  A playable race with strange abilities and nebulous 
  hearts. 
   
   
   
    
   
  By: Daniel Sweeney 
   
   
   
   
   
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  Crystalite 
   “At dawn, we entered the tomb. What 
  creature was interred here that 
  necessitated such a lavish burial? In 
  the darkness, we saw it. A 
  sarcophagus of pure, clear glass. A 
  rough glass figurine, faceted as a 
  gem would be, stood erect and 
  expressionless; indeed, it had no 
  face.  
   My associate marveled and placed his 
  hand against the glass. Instantly it 
  clouded like ink introduced to water. 
  As he fled in fear, I watched the 
  sarcophagus crack open. The figure 
  emerged slowly. 
   The light of my torch flickered and 
  bounced through the creature’s 
  prismatic body illuminating the walls 
  behind him. Within his crystalline 
  form, the cloudy substance swirled 
  and changed colors before settling on 
  a verdant green. 
   While he had no eyes, I could feel 
  his gaze shift to me. He looked me 
  over, assessed me. Saw through me as 
  I saw through him. The air crackled 
  and he spoke thus: ‘May I borrow a 
  pair of pants?’ This requires further 
  study.” 
    
   
   
  —Lorrelaine Matrea, 
  Origins of the Crystalite Species 
   
   Crystalites are magical constructs created by 
  ancient peoples who extracted gemstones from 
  the ground and used magic to give them greater 
  physical forms. 
   While those ancient people are long gone, 
  abandoned crystalites are numerous and are 
  usually found inactive in clusters of 100 or more. 
  Crystalites vary wildly in personality, but they are 
  always set in their convictions. 
  One Race, Many Facets 
    Crystalites vary in size, coloration, and even 
  personality according to their subtypes, but all 
  crystalites possess a core anatomy that is very 
  different from that of other races.   
    To begin with, crystalites are a faceless, asexual 
  species that resemble living statues made of pure 
  gemstone. This is not to say that they are 
  expressionless. Within their bodies, an astute 
  observer can see an inky, always moving cloud. 
  This cloud shifts, twists, and turns in accordance to 
  the desires of the crystalite to express any emotion 
  just as well as muscle and bone.  In any case, this 
  quirk of their anatomy results in crystalites having 
  difficulties communicating with other races. 
   
  Aging through a Different Lens 
   Crystalites age very slowly if they age at all. 
  However, any crystalite of significant experience 
  will bear markings that betray its age to a 
  knowledgeable bystander. Smoothing along hard 
  edges of the body, discoloration, dullness, gouges, 
  or even cracks.  
   Some crystalites see age as a sign of weakness 
  or ‘brittleness’, but most wear their markings 
  proudly as proof of their capability, reliability, or 
  work ethic.   
   
  Home Away From Home 
   Crystalites are usually activated in groups of 
  several dozen at a time. Because crystalites 
  emerge as adults, these first memories have a 
  profound effect on their lifestyle. Most crystalites 
  choose to live in communities with other crystalites 
  who awakened in the same event as them. Often, 
  these towns spring into existence around the ruins 
  they sprang from. These communities are 
  sometimes called ‘Geodes’. 
   
  Searching for the Truth 
   Crystalites sometimes begin adventuring to 
  make ends meet, but most communities take care 
  of their own, even in times of hardship. Some 
  crystalites set out to connect with others of their 
  kind, while others desire for power.  
   Overwhelmingly, however, they leave in search 
  of answers. Their creators are gone and the 
  crystalites have no deep-seated culture of their 
  own. Many take it upon themselves to learn their 
  true purpose. 
   
  Crystalite Names 
   Crystalites originate from many different places 
  and have no names passed to them from parents 
  or relatives. Because of this, most crystalites allow 
  themselves to be named for gemstone from which 
  they are derived.  
   Names like Diamond, Quartz, and Peridot (as 
  well as abbreviations of these names) are most 
  common. In cases where one has awakened 
  alone, they either go unnamed or are named by 
  
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  whomever they interact with. For some reason 
  (probably related to their original purpose), 
  crystalites are unable to name themselves. 
   
  Crystalite Traits 
   Your crystalite character has certain 
  characteristics in common with all other crystalites. 
  Do not forget to choose a subrace. Unlike other 
  races, crystalites require a subrace. 
   
   Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score 
  increases by 1. 
   Ability Score Decrease. Your Charisma score 
  decreases by 2. 
   Size. Crystalites are medium creatures unless 
  otherwise noted.  
   Speed. Crystalites have a speed of 30 unless 
  otherwise noted. 
   Age. Crystalites do not age as other races do. 
  However, their bodies do experience wear and 
  tear to some extent. The younger a crystalite is, 
  the harder its edges will be. 
   Languages. You can speak, read, and write 
  Common and Crystalite. The Crystalite language is 
  composed of a series of complex ringing tones that 
  can be taken together to form complete thoughts. 
   Never Stop. Crystalites cannot be put to sleep 
  or lose consciousness. Instead, crystalites must 
  meditate for 3 hours for a short rest or 6 hours for 
  a long rest. During this time, the crystalite’s body 
  enters an autopilot state in which they can still 
  perform menial tasks such as traveling, tree-
  cutting, mining stone, or copying scripts.  
   The crystalite may choose to exit this state at 
  any time and will retain recollection of this time. If a 
  crystalite would lose consciousness, their body 
  shuts down for the duration, but they retain 
  memories of things that happen around them. 
   
  Subraces 
   Despite the fact that all crystalites are composed 
  of the same material and animated with the same 
  magic, each one tends toward a certain type of 
  personality focus. Additionally, all crystalites are 
  tinted in the color of the gemstones used to create 
  them. This applies to their emotive clouds as well. 
   
  Quartz 
   Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score 
  increases by 2. 
     Intellect. Quartz crystalites may take proficiency 
  in one intelligence-based skill. 
     Personality. Quartz crystalites are highly 
  intelligent, but often conceited and condescending. 
  Being bested strategically is insufferable for a 
  Quartz crystalite. They will go to great lengths to 
  win, even if that victory does not leave them better 
  off. 
   
  Amethyst 
   Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score 
  increases by 2 additional points. 
     Hard Body. Amethyst crystalites have +1 to AC 
  at all times and may take proficiency in one type of 
  saving throw. 
     Personality. Amethyst crystalites take great 
  pride in their hardness and enjoy flaunting it. They 
  find amusement in childish playground games 
  such as taking turns slapping each other until one 
  asks for mercy. Most crystalites have little patience 
  for this. 
   
  Pearl 
   Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score 
  increases by 2. 
     Foresight. Pearl crystalites may take proficiency 
  in one wisdom-based skill. 
     Personality. Pearl crystalites enjoy simple 
  things such as riddles and stumping other people 
  with riddles. They also enjoy trivia. Outside of 
  these activities, they are calm and reserved.  
   
  Diamond 
   Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score 
  increases by 2. 
   Size. Diamond crystalites tend toward the higher 
  end of the crystalite size spectrum. They are large 
  creatures. 
   Speed. Diamond crystalites have a reduced 
  speed of 20. 
   Brawn. Diamond crystalites may take 
  proficiency in one strength-based skill. 
     Personality. Diamond crystalites possess a 
  strong protective instinct. They use their size as a 
  deterrent to protect anything they care about. They 
  typically have dominant personalities and like to 
  take charge in stressful situations.  
   
  
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  Peridot 
   Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score 
  increases by 2. 
   Size. Peridot crystalites tend toward the shorter 
  end of the crystalite size spectrum. They are small 
  creatures. 
   Speed. Peridot crystalites have an increased 
  speed of 40. 
     Deft Hands. Peridot crystalites may take 
  proficiency in one dexterity-based skill. 
   
     Personality. Peridot crystalites are small and 
  fast. They talk fast, they run fast, and anger faster. 
  Peridot crystalites have a short temper and an 
  unmatchable neuroticism. In spite of this, they are 
  fiercely loyal. 
   
   
  
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