Novapendra

The Novapendra are an enigma. They are the mysterious arthoropods who inhabit Nova. While it is true that one of their kind sits on the Council of Seven, and that Novapendra ambassadors and advisors can sometimes be seen surrounded by Council Guards upon the streets of Haark, the exact nature of their relationship with the rest of the Folk is anyone’s guess. Are they noble and introspective insect herders? Perhaps. But there are at least as many stories about the Novapendra having a taste for human flesh, live and trembling.

One glance at a Novapendra is enough to realize that they are mighty creatures. Looking like monstrous centipedes, reaching lengths of up to 15 feet, they are equipped with 42 pointed legs, a strong carapace, and terrifying venomous fangs. Their exoskeletons range in color from pale grey to solid black or white, or even a variety of strange, gem-like tones. It is understandable why the Novapendra can inspire such terror among the other Folk.

While they have a seat on the Council of Seven, very little is known about their Folk. The stories alternately describe as flesh-eating monstrosities or enlightenment-seeking ascetics. No matter the truth about them, there is no debating that the Novapendra — for that is what they are called — are a people apart from the other Folk of the Seven.