Tortles are a rarely-seen race of turtle-like humanoids native to the Menagerie Coast.[2] In the Shattered Teeth tortles are known as galapas.[3]
Appearance[]
Tortles resemble oversized bipedal turtles. They stand between 5 and 6 feet tall and weigh in excess of 450 pounds, a third of which is their shell alone. Their scaly skin ranges in mottled shades of green and brown.
Society[]
Tortles are almost entirely unheard of outside of the Menagerie Coast, with many folks living in the Dwendalian Empire and Xhorhas believing their existence to be a hoax.[2] Many tortles live a migratory existence, never settling down in one place for too long. Despite this, few travel outside of the Coast, feeling pangs of homesickness if gone for too long.[2]
Powers and abilities[]
A tortle's most prominent asset is their tough shell, which is comparable to a set of well-forged splint armor. In times of danger, a tortle can retreat into their shell, granting themselves even greater defense. A tortle's long claws are also capable natural weapons, should they ever be disarmed. Despite not being natural swimmers, a tortle is also capable of holding their breath for up to an hour at a time.
Notable tortles[]
Campaign 2: The Mighty Nein[]
NPCs[]
Fan art of Orly Skiffback, by David René.[art 2]
- Orly Skiffback: A bard and sailor, friend of the Mighty Nein.
Campaign Three: Bells Hells[]
NPCs[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
The Tortle Race on D&D Beyond
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 180.
- ↑ See "Mist and Whimsy" (3x71) at 3:08:25.
Art:
- ↑ Tortle on D&D Beyond. This page contains unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
- ↑ Fan art of Orly Skiffback, by David René (source). Used with permission.
External links[]
Tortle on D&D Beyond- Tortle on The Forgotten Realms Wiki (note)
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