Latralo

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Latralo (La Tra Lo)

Latralo are an engineered race combining trates from both Thuliens and Tritons with a bit of Sliderbeast essence mixed in.

These beings were created by the Aqualith probably with some help from the Morlocks 

It is unclear as to the reason for their creation. While Latralo are effective troops, able to operate in a range of environments, including both underwater and on land. There are several other races both engendered and natural that are at least as effective.

Latralo are found in moderate numbers in most Aqualith controlled regions serving as security forces.

They are also a fairly common sight in the newer Gith trading post. As to why the Gith have a preference for mercenaries from engendered races is not entirely clear. Although several such races were allies during the Gith Rebellion. Some even being created for that conflict.

This does not seem to be the case with the Latralo who seem to have been created fairly recently. 

The reason for the shift in Gith attitude from isolationist xenophobic to willing to do business with almost anyone,  even if it's on a limited basis, is not well known or fully understood. Economic and/or political reasons are generally assumed. There is also the matter of the simple passage of time. Those who lived through the Rebellion will have died off by now even those who were young at the time will be a fading remnant.

 

The Latralo are also the main merchant type involved in trade between the Aqualith and the Thuliens.

And seem to be well on their way to becoming the primary source of trade between the Aqualith and most other races. 

One reason for this far reaching ability with trade is their innate Psi Abilities most notably their telepathic communication skills which allow them to converse with just about any being with enough intelligence to have a language. They also do quite well in dealing with things that don't actually have a language as such. 

While Latralo appear female they are actually hermaphrodites capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction by way of egg laying. It is unclear if they can cross breed with other egg laying races or not. 

Latralo also have an innate levitation ability which allows them to swim through air as easily as water.

Latralo also have the Sliderbeast bi-location ability and are quite skilled in using it both offensively and defensively. 

 

Edited December 25, 2025 by TLDunn213

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Powers and abilities 

While I've mentioned some of their abilities above I think it might be useful to give them a heading and list them all in one place for ease of reference.

As noted above the Latralo have Psi Abilities including Telepathic Communication, Levation, and Bilocation. They also have Elemental Manipulation in the form of Airy water and Watery air which they can use in both a helpful or harmful way. Allow me to explain this in a bit more detail as it is a rather odd abilitie. 

Their Air/Water abilities include making either Element take on properties of the other allowing breathing by those that normally operate in the other environment or denial of breathing if they are dealing with an enemy. Their Levation abilities are also linked to this allowing them to float and swim in air as if in water or move through water in ways normally only possible in air.

The movement effect is in the form of a bubble about 10 feet across centered on themselves allowing them to take someone else along for the ride.

The breathing effect is typically a bubble around the head of the target and can be projected up to 40 feet away. As long as a clear line of sight can be maintained. Both abilities require some level of concentration to maintain. 

Latralo are also skilled archers, their four arms allowing extra range, extra fire rate, or multiple targets. Their Bows have Psi-crystals linked to the Crystal Arrowheads allowing for several Psi based effects comparable to those of an Arcane Archer. The full listing of which will have to wait until future study has been completed.

Latralo tend to avoid melee combat when possible but if forced into it the hooked pads on their striking tentacles are able to deliver impressive amounts of abrasive damage or crushing damage as needed. While the other tentacles can be used to grapple an opponent. Some individuals have the Bio-Curent abilitie allowing an impressive amount of electric stun damage as well as the abilitie to recharge Tech devices. 

They are multi dexterous able to use bladed weapons in all four hands or a pair of two handed weapons as needed. 

 

Edited January 10 by TLDunn213