Fax Celestis
2006-10-04, 11:12 AM
The Kolumaka are the result of breeding between elves and--of all things--beholders. Strangely, the process has not twisted the Kolumaka either in morals or in form, and the most prominent display of their strange heritage is a third eye in the middle of their forehead.
The Kolumaka have a number of "daughter" races, including the Haukea, the Leilani, the Hekiliao. and the Kaimana. These are simply steps down the evolutionary scale.
Alignment: Kolumaka tend towards neutrality and evil, though this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Kolumaka have no particular lands, though they tend to live in the same environs that beholders do.
Religion: Most Kolumaka are not religious, though those that are tend to worship gods of darkness.
Language: Kolumaka speak Common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Kolumaka
Constitution +2, Intelligence +2, Charisma +2
Kolumaka are medium sized.
A Kolumaka's base land speed is 30 feet.
A Kolumaka also has a base fly speed of 10 feet (Average).
Monstrous Humanoid: Kolumaka are monstrous humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Kolumaka's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Kolumaka receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Beholdereye: Once every five rounds, a Kolumaka can emit a ray of magic, similar to that of a beholder. This ray can be any one of the following: charm person, fear, inflict moderate wounds, sleep, or telekinesis. These each have a maximum range of 5 feet per Hit Die of the Kolumaka, a save DC of 10 + 1/2 the Kolumaka's Hit Dice + Charisma modifier, and a Caster Level equal to 1/2 the Kolumaka's Hit Dice (minimum 1).
Antimagic Vision: Except while using one of their eye rays, a Kolumaka's third eye emits an antimagic field, as the spell, in a 30' cone. This cone disappears during any round in which a Kolumaka uses one of their eye rays and reappears the beginning of the next round.
A Kolumaka's third eye also grants them darkvision out to 60' and low-light vision.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Undercommon, Elven, Draconic, Dwarven, Abyssal, Infernal
Favored Class: Wizard
Level Adjustment: +4
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Haukea are humanoids who come from the cold southern reaches. They are descended from the Kolumaka. They appear as slightly shorter and pale humans with a distinguishing characteristic--a third eye in the middle of their forehead. Haukea have pale skin and light hair. Haukea have a natural predilection towards both skilled trades and magic.
Alignment: Most Haukea tend towards lawful neutral, due to the strict requirements of their subarctic lifestyle. Adventuring Haukea are more chaotic than normal Haukea, sometimes moving so far as to be chaotic neutral.
Lands: Haukea prefer colder climates and have evolved to handle extremely cold temperatures.
Religion: Most Haukea prefer to worship deities related to heat and cold, such as deities of the sun, of winter, of snow, or of fire.
Language: Haukea speak common as well as their own racial language, Kolumana.
Player Character Haukea
Strength -2, Dexterity +2, Wisdom -2, Charisma +2
Haukea are medium sized.
A Haukea's base land speed is 30 feet.
Humanoid: Haukea are humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Haukea's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Haukea receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
See The Unseen: A Haukea's third eye allows them to see invisible or ethereal creatures and objects within their normal range of vision as if they were not invisible or ethereal. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per hit die per day, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Haukea loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Haukea's third eye also grants them low-light vision.
Stoic Endurance: A Haukea suffers no harm from being in an extremely cold environment as long as they are clothed. They can exist comfortably in temperatures above -30 degrees Farenheit without having to make Fortitude saves. This does not provide any protection against cold damage, nor does it protect against other environmental hazards.
Frigid Adaptation: A Haukea adds +1 to the save DCs of all spells they cast with the (Cold) descriptor.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Aquan, Draconic, Dwarven, Halfling, Ignan
Favored Class: Spellthief
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Leilani are humanoids who live in the deep jungles of central Mastaci. They are related to the Haukea through ancestral relations ot the Kolumaka, but have diverted into their own species. They appear as slightly shorter humans with two distinguishing characteristics--a third eye and pointed ears. They have darker skin--ranging from tan to near-black--much darker than the pale Haukea. Leilani have a natural predilection towards jungles, woods, and other forested environments.
Alignment: Most Leilani tend towards neutrality and good. However, this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Leilani prefer heavily forested environments, up to and including rainforests and deep jungles. It is not unheard of, however, for Leilani to come into towns and cities. They don't usually stay long, except in exceptional cases.
Religion: Most Leilani prefer to worship deities related to nature and animals, such as Horjin or Nelig.
Language: Leilani speak Common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Leilani
Dexterity +2, Intelligence -2, Charisma -2. Leilani are nimbler than most, considering their wild nature, but they lack the education and tact that comes with civilization.
Leilani are medium sized.
A Leilani's base land speed is 30 feet.
A Leilani also has a base climb speed of 20 feet. This grants them a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks. It must make a Climb check to climb any wall or slope with a DC of more than 0, but it can always choose to take 10, even if rushed or threatened while climbing. If it chooses an accelerated climb, it moves at double its climb speed and makes a single Climb check at a -5 penalty. It cannot run while climbing. It retains its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) while climbing, and opponents get no special bonus on their attacks against a climbing Leilani. Also, Leilani can add either their Dexterity modifier or Strength modifier to Climb checks (whichever is higher).
Humanoid: Leilani are humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Leilani's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Leilani receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Lifesight: Leilani can use detect animals or plants as a spell-like ability. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per hit die per day, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Leilani loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Leilani's third eye also grants them low-light vision.
Racial Weapon Proficiency: All Leilani are proficient with the shortsword, handaxe, spear, javelin, and shortbow.
Illiteracy: Leilani are illiterate but can purchase the ability to read all languages known to them by buying two ranks of Speak Language.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Sylvan, Terran
Favored Class: Barbarian
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Hekiliao are humanoids who live in the stormy steppes of southwestern Vespasia. They are related to the Haukea through ancestral relations to the Kolumaka, but have diverted into their own species. They appear as slightly shorter humans with three distinguishing characteristics--a third eye in the middle of their forehead; long, nimble fingers; and blue hair that runs down their back like a mane. They have light skin ranging from white to light blue. Hekiliao have a natural predilection towards electricity and industry.
Alignment: Most Hekiliao tend towards chaos and good. However, this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Hekiliao prefer stormy environments and love thunderstorms. Most Hekiliao find them holy (or at least entertaining). Hekiliao frequently inhabit large settlements. They are friendly with gnomes and other tinkers, and love finding ways to imbue objects with electricity.
Religion: Most Hekiliao prefer to worship deities related to electricity and storms, such as M'oll.
Language: Hekiliao speak Common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Hekiliao
Strength -2, Dexterity +2, Constitution -2, Charisma +2. Hekiliao are weaker and less resilient than most, but have nimble fingers and strong personalities.
Hekiliao are medium sized.
A Hekiliao's base land speed is 30 feet.
Humanoid: Hekiliao are humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Hekiliao's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Hekiliao receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Magic Sight: A Hekiliao's third eye allows them to see magic as if through the detect magic spell. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per hit die per day, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Hekiliao loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Hekiliao's third eye also grants them low-light vision.
Electrical Adaptation: A Haukea adds +1 to the save DCs of all spells they cast with the (Electricity) descriptor.
Elemental Resistance: A Hekiliao has Electrical Resistance equal to their Hit Dice.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Auran, Gnomish, Dwarven, Elven
Favored Class: Sorceror
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Kaimana are humanoids who live under the ocean. They are related to the Haukea through their ancestral relations to the Kolumaka, but have diverted into their own species. They appear as slightly shorter humans with two distinguishing characteristics--a third eye and webbed fingers and toes. Kaimana have a natural predilection towards aquatic endeavours.
Alignment: Most Kaimana tend towards chaos, following the ideals of the stormy ocean. However, this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Kaimana prefer aquatic environments and have evolved to life under and above water.
Religion: Most Kaimana prefer to worship deities related to water and the ocean, such as Leviatan.
Language: Kaimana speak common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Kaimana
Dexterity -2, Constitution +2, Intelligence +2, Charisma -2. Kaimana are tougher than most, since they are able to deal with extreme underwater pressures with ease. They are also highly intelligent. However, their webs get in the way of fine motor coordination, and they tend to come across as abrasive and withdrawn to outsiders.
Kaimana are medium sized.
A Kaimana's base land speed is 20 feet.
A Kaimana also has a base swim speed of 40 feet. This grants them a +8 racial bonus on Swim checks to perform some action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.
Humanoid: Kaimana are humanoids with the (Kolumaka), (Psionic), and (Aquatic) subtypes.
Third Eye: A Kaimana's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Kaimana receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Lightsource: By concentrating, a Kaimana can cause their third eye to emit light as if through the my light psionic power. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per day per hit die, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Kaimana loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Kaimana's third eye also grants them darkvision out to 60'.
Amphibious: A Kaimana is able to breathe both air and water with equal ease.
Naturally Psionic: A Kaimana gains one bonus power point at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Aquan, Sylvan, Elven, Gnomish, Halfling
Favored Class: Psion
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These feats are designed for players of races of Kolumakan descent, such as the Haukea, the Hekiliao, the Leilani, or the Kaimana.
Genetic Mutation
Prerequisites: Haukea, Hekiliao, Leilani, Noelani, Ahihele, or Kaimana of 1 HD
Benefit: Your third eye has the second listed power of one other Kolumakan race (Haukea, Hekiliao, Leilani, Noelani, Ahihele, or Kaimana) in addition to your own. It shares the same limited duration of your existing power.
Normal: Your third eye only has one power.
Strong Lineage
Prerequisites: Haukea, Hekiliao, Leilani, Noelani, Ahihele, or Kaimana of 1 HD, Wisdom 15, Charisma 15
Benefit: Your third eye's second listed power is replaced with an antimagic ray, akin to that of a beholder. This ray is beholden to the limits and duration of your previous power, but does not have its normal effect. Instead, all magic caught within its area (a 15' cone) are affected as if within an antimagic field.
Normal: Your third eye has its normal listed power.
The Kolumaka have a number of "daughter" races, including the Haukea, the Leilani, the Hekiliao. and the Kaimana. These are simply steps down the evolutionary scale.
Alignment: Kolumaka tend towards neutrality and evil, though this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Kolumaka have no particular lands, though they tend to live in the same environs that beholders do.
Religion: Most Kolumaka are not religious, though those that are tend to worship gods of darkness.
Language: Kolumaka speak Common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Kolumaka
Constitution +2, Intelligence +2, Charisma +2
Kolumaka are medium sized.
A Kolumaka's base land speed is 30 feet.
A Kolumaka also has a base fly speed of 10 feet (Average).
Monstrous Humanoid: Kolumaka are monstrous humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Kolumaka's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Kolumaka receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Beholdereye: Once every five rounds, a Kolumaka can emit a ray of magic, similar to that of a beholder. This ray can be any one of the following: charm person, fear, inflict moderate wounds, sleep, or telekinesis. These each have a maximum range of 5 feet per Hit Die of the Kolumaka, a save DC of 10 + 1/2 the Kolumaka's Hit Dice + Charisma modifier, and a Caster Level equal to 1/2 the Kolumaka's Hit Dice (minimum 1).
Antimagic Vision: Except while using one of their eye rays, a Kolumaka's third eye emits an antimagic field, as the spell, in a 30' cone. This cone disappears during any round in which a Kolumaka uses one of their eye rays and reappears the beginning of the next round.
A Kolumaka's third eye also grants them darkvision out to 60' and low-light vision.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Undercommon, Elven, Draconic, Dwarven, Abyssal, Infernal
Favored Class: Wizard
Level Adjustment: +4
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Haukea are humanoids who come from the cold southern reaches. They are descended from the Kolumaka. They appear as slightly shorter and pale humans with a distinguishing characteristic--a third eye in the middle of their forehead. Haukea have pale skin and light hair. Haukea have a natural predilection towards both skilled trades and magic.
Alignment: Most Haukea tend towards lawful neutral, due to the strict requirements of their subarctic lifestyle. Adventuring Haukea are more chaotic than normal Haukea, sometimes moving so far as to be chaotic neutral.
Lands: Haukea prefer colder climates and have evolved to handle extremely cold temperatures.
Religion: Most Haukea prefer to worship deities related to heat and cold, such as deities of the sun, of winter, of snow, or of fire.
Language: Haukea speak common as well as their own racial language, Kolumana.
Player Character Haukea
Strength -2, Dexterity +2, Wisdom -2, Charisma +2
Haukea are medium sized.
A Haukea's base land speed is 30 feet.
Humanoid: Haukea are humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Haukea's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Haukea receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
See The Unseen: A Haukea's third eye allows them to see invisible or ethereal creatures and objects within their normal range of vision as if they were not invisible or ethereal. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per hit die per day, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Haukea loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Haukea's third eye also grants them low-light vision.
Stoic Endurance: A Haukea suffers no harm from being in an extremely cold environment as long as they are clothed. They can exist comfortably in temperatures above -30 degrees Farenheit without having to make Fortitude saves. This does not provide any protection against cold damage, nor does it protect against other environmental hazards.
Frigid Adaptation: A Haukea adds +1 to the save DCs of all spells they cast with the (Cold) descriptor.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Aquan, Draconic, Dwarven, Halfling, Ignan
Favored Class: Spellthief
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Leilani are humanoids who live in the deep jungles of central Mastaci. They are related to the Haukea through ancestral relations ot the Kolumaka, but have diverted into their own species. They appear as slightly shorter humans with two distinguishing characteristics--a third eye and pointed ears. They have darker skin--ranging from tan to near-black--much darker than the pale Haukea. Leilani have a natural predilection towards jungles, woods, and other forested environments.
Alignment: Most Leilani tend towards neutrality and good. However, this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Leilani prefer heavily forested environments, up to and including rainforests and deep jungles. It is not unheard of, however, for Leilani to come into towns and cities. They don't usually stay long, except in exceptional cases.
Religion: Most Leilani prefer to worship deities related to nature and animals, such as Horjin or Nelig.
Language: Leilani speak Common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Leilani
Dexterity +2, Intelligence -2, Charisma -2. Leilani are nimbler than most, considering their wild nature, but they lack the education and tact that comes with civilization.
Leilani are medium sized.
A Leilani's base land speed is 30 feet.
A Leilani also has a base climb speed of 20 feet. This grants them a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks. It must make a Climb check to climb any wall or slope with a DC of more than 0, but it can always choose to take 10, even if rushed or threatened while climbing. If it chooses an accelerated climb, it moves at double its climb speed and makes a single Climb check at a -5 penalty. It cannot run while climbing. It retains its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) while climbing, and opponents get no special bonus on their attacks against a climbing Leilani. Also, Leilani can add either their Dexterity modifier or Strength modifier to Climb checks (whichever is higher).
Humanoid: Leilani are humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Leilani's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Leilani receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Lifesight: Leilani can use detect animals or plants as a spell-like ability. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per hit die per day, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Leilani loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Leilani's third eye also grants them low-light vision.
Racial Weapon Proficiency: All Leilani are proficient with the shortsword, handaxe, spear, javelin, and shortbow.
Illiteracy: Leilani are illiterate but can purchase the ability to read all languages known to them by buying two ranks of Speak Language.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Sylvan, Terran
Favored Class: Barbarian
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Hekiliao are humanoids who live in the stormy steppes of southwestern Vespasia. They are related to the Haukea through ancestral relations to the Kolumaka, but have diverted into their own species. They appear as slightly shorter humans with three distinguishing characteristics--a third eye in the middle of their forehead; long, nimble fingers; and blue hair that runs down their back like a mane. They have light skin ranging from white to light blue. Hekiliao have a natural predilection towards electricity and industry.
Alignment: Most Hekiliao tend towards chaos and good. However, this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Hekiliao prefer stormy environments and love thunderstorms. Most Hekiliao find them holy (or at least entertaining). Hekiliao frequently inhabit large settlements. They are friendly with gnomes and other tinkers, and love finding ways to imbue objects with electricity.
Religion: Most Hekiliao prefer to worship deities related to electricity and storms, such as M'oll.
Language: Hekiliao speak Common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Hekiliao
Strength -2, Dexterity +2, Constitution -2, Charisma +2. Hekiliao are weaker and less resilient than most, but have nimble fingers and strong personalities.
Hekiliao are medium sized.
A Hekiliao's base land speed is 30 feet.
Humanoid: Hekiliao are humanoids with the (Kolumaka) subtype.
Third Eye: A Hekiliao's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Hekiliao receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Magic Sight: A Hekiliao's third eye allows them to see magic as if through the detect magic spell. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per hit die per day, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Hekiliao loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Hekiliao's third eye also grants them low-light vision.
Electrical Adaptation: A Haukea adds +1 to the save DCs of all spells they cast with the (Electricity) descriptor.
Elemental Resistance: A Hekiliao has Electrical Resistance equal to their Hit Dice.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Auran, Gnomish, Dwarven, Elven
Favored Class: Sorceror
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Kaimana are humanoids who live under the ocean. They are related to the Haukea through their ancestral relations to the Kolumaka, but have diverted into their own species. They appear as slightly shorter humans with two distinguishing characteristics--a third eye and webbed fingers and toes. Kaimana have a natural predilection towards aquatic endeavours.
Alignment: Most Kaimana tend towards chaos, following the ideals of the stormy ocean. However, this is by no means a requirement.
Lands: Kaimana prefer aquatic environments and have evolved to life under and above water.
Religion: Most Kaimana prefer to worship deities related to water and the ocean, such as Leviatan.
Language: Kaimana speak common as well as their own racial language, Kolumaka.
Player Character Kaimana
Dexterity -2, Constitution +2, Intelligence +2, Charisma -2. Kaimana are tougher than most, since they are able to deal with extreme underwater pressures with ease. They are also highly intelligent. However, their webs get in the way of fine motor coordination, and they tend to come across as abrasive and withdrawn to outsiders.
Kaimana are medium sized.
A Kaimana's base land speed is 20 feet.
A Kaimana also has a base swim speed of 40 feet. This grants them a +8 racial bonus on Swim checks to perform some action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.
Humanoid: Kaimana are humanoids with the (Kolumaka), (Psionic), and (Aquatic) subtypes.
Third Eye: A Kaimana's third eye is not a vestigal organ and provides the following benefits:
Trinocular Vision: A Kaimana receives a +2 racial bonus to Spot checks and a +1 racial bonus on ranged attack rolls due to their unique depth perception.
Lightsource: By concentrating, a Kaimana can cause their third eye to emit light as if through the my light psionic power. This ability can be used for a total time of one minute per day per hit die, divided however you choose, with each usage taking up a minimum of one minute. In addition, during the use of this ability, the Kaimana loses their racial bonus to Spot checks and ranged attack rolls.
A Kaimana's third eye also grants them darkvision out to 60'.
Amphibious: A Kaimana is able to breathe both air and water with equal ease.
Naturally Psionic: A Kaimana gains one bonus power point at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class.
Automatic languages: Common, Kolumaka
Bonus Languages: Aquan, Sylvan, Elven, Gnomish, Halfling
Favored Class: Psion
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These feats are designed for players of races of Kolumakan descent, such as the Haukea, the Hekiliao, the Leilani, or the Kaimana.
Genetic Mutation
Prerequisites: Haukea, Hekiliao, Leilani, Noelani, Ahihele, or Kaimana of 1 HD
Benefit: Your third eye has the second listed power of one other Kolumakan race (Haukea, Hekiliao, Leilani, Noelani, Ahihele, or Kaimana) in addition to your own. It shares the same limited duration of your existing power.
Normal: Your third eye only has one power.
Strong Lineage
Prerequisites: Haukea, Hekiliao, Leilani, Noelani, Ahihele, or Kaimana of 1 HD, Wisdom 15, Charisma 15
Benefit: Your third eye's second listed power is replaced with an antimagic ray, akin to that of a beholder. This ray is beholden to the limits and duration of your previous power, but does not have its normal effect. Instead, all magic caught within its area (a 15' cone) are affected as if within an antimagic field.
Normal: Your third eye has its normal listed power.