MANGANI (ORIGIN)
The Mangani (aka Alma, Squatch) are a species of higher
apes that can be found around the world where they are traditionally associated
with “Hairy Men” in local traditions. These creatures greatly resemble
gorillas, but are completely bipedal and are as intelligent as a human. Mangani
have a very physical society, appreciating muscle and endurance over
intellectual pursuits. This has led them to jobs in which they can use their
great strength, such as laborers, construction, soldiering, law enforcement and
(unfortunately) crime.
The largest populations of Mangani live in the Congo and
several “Lost World” regions, but a significant number can be found in British
Columbia, New Shambhala and in Empire City. A few Mangani have moved to Caspak
City on Caprona Island to act as scouts and translators for the US among the
ape-like inhabitants of the Hollow Earth. Mangani are well represented in the
Hero and Villain community, using their great physical power to great effect.
Mangani surnames are their tribal names, and are a big deal to most Mangani.
Some widespread tribal names are; Kerchak (the most numerous), Dzuteh, Malgash,
Molak, Toyat, Kangamdi, Ungo, Miche, and Zutho.
Mangani is the name of a fictional species of great apes in the Tarzan novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and of the invented language used by these apes. In the invented language, Mangani (meaning "great-ape") is the apes' word for their own kind, although the term is also applied (with modifications) to humans. The Mangani are represented as the apes who foster and raise Tarzan (a real historic person in the setting).
Example Connections: Bouncers, Park Rangers,
Street Gangs, Family Connections
Origin Skills: Athletics, Close Combat, Enigmas,
Survival
Edges: Endurance (•••), Hardy (• to •••), Keen
Smell (•), Superior Might (••), Tough Cookie (••)
Special (bonus): Brutish, Going Ape
- Brutish: Although you are the size of a bulky human, you are treated as a Scale 2 being. This allows you to automatically succeed on all rolls to lift, throw, or move objects or characters of Size 1 or smaller.
- Going Ape. Whenever you are angry, surprised or otherwise excited you tend to grunt and hoot loudly, beating your chest and snarling. This draws attention and frightens people. You can resist the urge to act this way for one Scene on a successful Resolve roll.
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