The Pretakians

The Pretakians#

The Pretakians are an aquatic species that can be met in the the Liminal Sea. They originate on the world of Pretak where they have evolved as a species without predators or threats. They are generally regarded as cooperative, inquisitive and without malice. Their main purpose is exploring and learning about the world beyond their home. While one might assume they are gullible due to their kind nature they have learned not to trust outsiders too much. They are direct and always honest; lying is not something they understand as a concept.

While not aggressive nor conflict prone their greatest trait is their adaptability and they prefer to take the most pragmatic approach when it comes to all things. They will attempt to reach compromises with everyone and have been known to make multiple attempts at communication with other species. If they cannot find a shared solution they will retreat and find other ways to reach their goals rather than enter a fight with the other side. Once someone has crossed their lines however, they will not hesitate to retaliate. When they do one should note that "mercy" is not something that the Pretakians understand nor care about.

They can fashion vehicles that can travel underwater and survive great depths. They possess technology to manipulate entire oceans and ocean currents. Likewise they know a great deal about the stars and cosmos beyond and are happy to share knowledge about them. They have learned to discern which information should be kept secret from others, lest it come back to haunt them. They are however vulnerable to the effects of the Liminal Sea as much as any creature from Salaraan.

Communication may be difficult, however. The Pretakians communicate without visible gestures, using ultrasonic frequencies that are audible only to the Elawen and to a certain extent the Naar Elves, when it comes to the species of Salaraan. Their language is regarded as simple but colorful and expressive.