Skulk

Skulks are a race of humanoid that innately blend into their surroundings and menace humans . [1] They are found in Sarlona . [2]

History

Skulks are believed to be the result of a dark pact by underprivileged members of society within a lost empire. [1] [2]

A powerful warlord of Ohr Kaluun is said to have invoked a ritual in the name of the Dark Six that transformed desperate members of the populace into the first skulks. [2]

Personality

Skulks have a strong sense of individual self-preservation at a sign of mortal danger. [1]

Skulks are usually evil and cruel, as a result of their cultural devotion to the gods of the Dark Six and the forces they embody. They enjoy killing Riedrans , and each other if none are present. [2]

Abilities

Skulks are exceptionally skilled at camouflage and can evade magical detection. [1]

Society

Groups of skulks are called coteries , and usually live near [human communities to better prey on members of the populace. Skulks enjoy violent retribution against the wealthy and powerful among these communities. [1]

The skulks believe themselves to be favored by the Sovereigns of the Dark Six. They have not been able to establish large communities as a result of their paranoia and distrust for others. [2]

Many skulks are affiliated with the Heirs of Ohr Kaluun . [2]

Lands

Skulks exist all across Sarlona, but mainly can be found in their birthplace of Ohr Kaluun in Riedra. [2]

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Notes

  1. Since skulks are listed in the Fiend Folio as speaking a "bastardized form of Common, it is possible that in Eberron this includes words from Old Common and modern Riedran .
  2. Skulks are listed as having the Human subtype in Races of Destiny

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