Tako (pronounced: /tɑːkoʊ/ tah-koh[4]) were a race of intelligent octopuses found in Kara-Tur.[2]
Description[]
Tako resembled regular octopuses but with larger proportions. They had thick, leathery skin that was red-orange in color for adult females and light green for the smaller adult males.[2]
Combat[]
Takos were territorial and would not hesitate to defend their territory. The males were tasked with the defense of their tribes territory. They were capable of wielding a different weapon with each tentacle, with their weapons of choice being small axes, spears and tridents. Additionally, they used their sharp, parrot-like beaks as weapons. Their tentacles were powerful enough to constrict an opponent.[2]
Abilities[]
A double-weilding tako.
Takos had incredible natural camouflaging abilities. By altering the color of the skin and mantle, they blended seamlessly with their surroundings. Although they could expel a blue ink into the water, but it offered little defensive capability.[2]
Society[]
Takos lived in small tribes. Their society was matriarchal, each tribe ruled by one or a pair of females. The rest of the tribe usually consisted of up to a dozen males and a half dozen youths.[2]
Takos were believed to be the descendants of the batrachi.[2][5]
Diet[]
As carnivores, their diet usually consisted of crabs, lobsters, oysters and shellfish.[2]
Habitats[]
Tako tribes lived in large submarine caves in the coastal regions of Kara-Tur.[2]
Languages[]
Takos did not communicate verbally, instead their language was based on the movements of their tentacles and coloration changes in their skin. Only the most intelligent of humanoids were able to communicate with takos.[2]
Relationships[]
Occasionally tako tribes would raid a coastal human village for food, treasure or weapons. Though some tribes co-existed peacefully with nearby humans.[2]
Usages[]
The ink produced by a tako was highly sought after in Kara-Tur, where it was used in calligraphy.[2]
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References[]
- ↑ James Wyatt (October 2001). Oriental Adventures (3rd edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 193. ISBN 0-7869-2015-7.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 Rick Swan (July 1990). Monstrous Compendium Kara-Tur Appendix. (TSR, Inc.), p. 56. ISBN 0-88038-851-X.
- ↑ Doug Stewart (June 1993). Monstrous Manual. (TSR, Inc), p. 336. ISBN 1-5607-6619-0.
- ↑ James Wyatt (October 2001). Oriental Adventures (3rd edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 251. ISBN 0-7869-2015-7.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (September 1997). Powers & Pantheons. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 2. ISBN 978-0786906574.