Sivelan (/ˈsɪv.ə.lɒn/ ("SIV-uh-lon"))

The Sivelan, a sub-race of the Lupa in Farsae, are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in some of the coldest climates of their world. They inhabit the icy expanses and snowy landscapes of northern Farsae, cultivating a culture that highly values strength, endurance, and a profound connection to the icy realms they call home.
Physically, Sivelan are distinguished by their thick, white fur which provides excellent insulation and camouflage in their snowy environments. They are typically larger and sturdier than many other Lupa sub-races, with broad chests and strong limbs designed for traversing deep snow and ice. Their eyes, often a piercing blue or pale gray, mirror the stark beauty of their arctic world. Adapted to extreme cold, Sivelan possess a unique physiological makeup, including a slower metabolism that conserves energy efficiently and blood circulation optimized to prevent frostbite in freezing temperatures. Their dwellings, built into the sides of ice-covered hills or made from compacted snow and ice, are crafted to maximize warmth retention.
Sivelan society is grounded in the principles of collective survival and mutual aid, with leadership emerging through a combination of strength, wisdom, and the ability to sustain the community during the harsh winter chronicles. Elder Sivelan, revered for their survival skills and knowledge of the ice lands, play a pivotal role in guiding their people. Artistic expression among the Sivelan features heavily in their culture, with ice sculptures and intricate engravings on bone and antler predominating. These artworks often depict scenes of the arctic wilderness, legendary ice beasts, and tales of survival, capturing the spirit and challenges of their homeland.

Sub-racial Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength and Constitution scores each increase by 1.
Pack Howl - Howl of the Frostwalker. Once per long rest, a Lupa can use an action to initiate a Pack Howl. All pack members within 60 feet who hear the howl can use their reaction to join in. The initiator gains a primary effect, and all other pack members gain a secondary effect. If a pack member joins the howl, they also receive the primary effect.

Primary: Temporarily able to freeze the ground beneath your feet, allowing you to walk on water and other non-solid surfaces for 1 minute.

Secondary: Gain +10 feet movement speed on snow and ice for 1 minute.

Cold Resilience: You have resistance to cold damage.
Icewalker: You can move through snow and icy terrain without difficult terrain penalties and have advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to escape grapples or restraints.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Lupa