Playable Races of Novitas

Playable Races of Novitas

These races may be selected by player characters for use in game.

• Humans
  • Very easy and inexpensive
  • Humans have no required costuming for game play.
  • Humans have no special rules for game play
• Earthkin
  • Easy and inexpensive
  • Earthkin do not have any height or beard requirements, instead, the character must affix at least five coin sized gemstones to clearly visible areas of their body with prosthetic adhesive. Their costume is typical medieval European garb, tending towards dark colors and earth tones. Earthkin often wear aprons and jewelry of metals and gemstones are common. Their warriors fight with whatever they are most comfortable with, but they exhibit a general trend toward axes, hammers, maces and pole arms.
  • All Earthkin gain Racial Language: Terran for free at first level.
• Elves
  • Fairly easy, can be expensive
  • Wood Elves must wear ear tip prosthetics. These must be affixed with prosthetic adhesive and blended with the surrounding skin using make-up. Their dress tends towards earth tones – mostly browns and greens. Warriors tend to use missile weapons, bows, or two swords, and avoid heavy armor.
  • Their costume is long ears and finery. Elves must wear ear tip prosthetics. These must be affixed with prosthetic adhesive and blended with the surrounding skin using make-up. Their clothing tends to be rich and ornate, if not always practical. Warriors (such as they are) tend to use spear, bow, or sword and shield – but elves from The Realms are far more likely to make their way in the world as scholars, mages, or alchemists.
  • All Elves gain Racial Language: Elvish for free at first level.
• Faekin
  • Fairly easy, but expensive
  • Their costume can reflect any background, or none, as they are wanderers. The distinguishing characteristic of a Faekin is colored costume contact lenses and a matching wig or colored hair. All facial hair must be colored to match the contacts, and a player must color his hair or wear a wig – you can’t claim your natural hair color is “red enough”, nor may you be bald. It should be visibly different and unnatural. Likewise, it is never acceptable to say that your green eyes are “green enough”. Costume contacts are a required part of the costume. Faekin warriors reflect their varied ancestries, and anything is possible.
  • Faekin who choose to play a character who was an Elf or Earthkin before undergoing their change in adolescence are required to fulfill the racial makeup requirements of both races, although their race is always considered to be Faekin. Faekin who grew up as Earthkin will need to wear the appropriate gems with their Faekin contacts and wig; players who are playing an Elvish Faekin are required to wear ear tips exactly as Elves along with their Faekin requirements.
  • Faekin may choose as their one free language Sylvan, Diabolic, Elvish if they are an Elf, or Terran if they are an Earthkin.
• Snow Goblins
  • Moderately difficult and expensive
  • All Snow Goblins share two distinct traits, white skin and stark white hair. Snow Goblins have long hair of pure white that they often intricately braid or attach bones, decorations, or trophies to. Players are required to completely hide their hair under a long white wig, or be bald. Players may not claim that their own hair is sufficiently white. Players with facial hair must completely cover it with a white fake beard and mustache, or color it white.
  • Snow Goblins must also cover all exposed skin with white makeup. This need not be completely opaque, but must be noticeably lighter than even a pale-skinned person, particularly on the face. If the player chooses to not put makeup on certain areas, such as the hands, and instead cover them with clothing (like gloves) they cannot remove that clothing unless they first apply makeup to that area.
  • All Snow Goblins gain Racial Language: Snow Goblin for free at first level.
  • Individuals who wish to play a Snow Goblin must have their costuming approved by the Props & Atmosphere marshal prior to the first event that the character will be played.
• Drakes
  • Very difficult and expensive
  • Drake costume requires a reptilian or amphibian facial prosthetic with make-up to blend it with the skin. All exposed skin must be covered or made-up to match the facial prosthetic. Their clothing tends toward ornament and rich fabrics such as velvets and brocades, and can be from any background, as Drakes have enclaves and monasteries in every land. Due to the great difficulty and expense that goes into building a complete character and costume for this race, new players desiring to play Drakes are encouraged to seek guidance and advice from players who have previously done so.
  • All Drakes gain Racial Language: Draconic, for free at first level.
  • Individuals who wish to play a drake must have their costuming approved by the Props & Atmosphere marshal prior to the first event that the character will be played.

Related Rules

About Prosthetic Ears

For some PC races prosthetic ears are required parts of the costuming. These are some tips and tricks from the props and atmosphere marshal, Christina Mevec, to help you make them look their best.

• Blending: Elf ears should be blended to match skin tone. This means that the ears you purchase need to be painted or use makeup to effectively match your skin tone as close as possible. Additionally, the edge of the ear should be hidden by hair, ear cuffs, or makeup (see below). Note that this can be difficult, but can also look great.
  • A youtube video on how to blend with makeup
• Silicone ears: These are more expensive than latex ears, however, they look WAY better and require no blending (if the right color ear is purchased).
  • Places you can buy silicone ears:
    • Aradani Costumes: Small surface area, small ears. These are the ones Dustan W (Jace) uses.
    • A shop on Etsy: Larger ears. These are the ears Laura B (Stone/ Thaereon) and Stefan Bellows (Alareon) use.
    • Another shop on Etsy. Untested. Look good in the link.
• Ear cuffs: A link to a picture of what they are
• Painting your ears: A guide
• Makeup to use: A regular makeup wheel. Something oil based so rain doesn't wash it off.
  • Sample makeup on Amazon

Using Wigs

For some pc races wigs are required parts of costuming, some players also enjoy using them to enhance their appearance. These are some tips and tricks from Sage Barber, an experienced Cosplayer, on wig care.

Recommended places to buy wigs:

• Arda Wigs Little on the pricey side, better for extreme styling, takes a bit to arrive
• Epic Cosplay Affordable, arrives quickly, smaller stock/ less color options

Wig Care

• A video on how to detangle and prevent tangles
• A video on brushing Wigs
• A video on washing Wigs
• Arda's tutorial listing
• Epic Cosplay's tutorial listing

Wearing Wigs

• A video on wearing wigs
• A video wearing a lace front wig
• A video on putting long hair into a wig cap

Wig Storage

• A video on storing a wig
• A hanging wig stand you can buy
• A foam wig head you can buy

Categories: Player Races | PC Creation