Avotoc

(ah-vah-tahk)

Masters of waterproofing, ship building, and many other nautical trades, these small skeleton-like creatures have rich, thriving cultures across Pale Shores.

The first avocs were all creations of Davoto and Aster, gifted singular portions of Davoto’s powers. Generation after generation, the avocs left life below the water and traveled the seas of Omneuttia, though they call space itself the sea, and seas on celestial bodies lakes—save for the GreatSea on Davo.

Avocs have diverse religious practices that have split over hundreds of years and in some cases have become quite ornate, revolving around water, time, ice, and in some cases music. Avotoc music specifically is centered on the Kaeoubo, a stringed gourd instrument played solo, duo, or in groups. Communities often gather for religious and secular ceremonies for deaths, sailing, crafting, or annual events.

Avocs are generally the shortest among the sentient species, around 1.4 m. (4’ 6”) fully grown and often live to reach 130 years of age. The finer details or proportions of their diet depend on location but generally include river fish and crops grown around Pale Shores such as grains, fruits, and vegetables. Avocs can be temperamental, though they would say instead that they are quick to show any emotion whether good or bad, high or low.