Dungeons and Dragons Lore: Tortle

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  • Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
  • Native to the Snout of Omgar, an island on the southern tip of Chult, the Tortles are a peaceful, self reliant race of Tortoise people, in this video, I talk about them, their close relatives the marine Snappers and the supplimental document for Tomb of Annihilation that they feature prominantly inside.

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  • @organicketchup5171
    @organicketchup5171 6 месяцев назад +3

    I'm really getting into the D&D lore. It's constantly surprising me with just how deep, exotic, creative and varied it can get. TES hasn't introduced any new playable races to its series, but D&D has an incredible range!

  • @drunkbillygoat
    @drunkbillygoat 4 года назад +19

    Having been bitten by a 55lb alligator snapping turtle ( that's still a baby for that specie) I can tell you the bite attack should do way more than 1d6 damage.

    • @sirsir9665
      @sirsir9665 Год назад +3

      DnD is dumb when it comes to damage and weapon stats and weight. Swords are WAY too heavy for example

    • @seankramer8525
      @seankramer8525 Месяц назад

      Are there different types of turtles?

  • @gregorywentzel5656
    @gregorywentzel5656 6 лет назад +22

    Spectacular! Rather powerful race and it makes a great deal of sense. I wasn't expecting the shorter lifespan however. Its awfully sad about the Galapagos tortoise but I here they're on the up and up. Sad that the true parents dont get to watch there offspring grow up but i suppose the hatching must bring them a great deal of joy. Thanks for the vid and get a lot of rest being sick is nothing to turn your nose up at

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +5

      Thanks Gregory, I am on the mend. yeah a lot of folks have focused on how sad the end of their life is, but, from the Tortles perspective, it would be a deeply emotional and satisfying culmination of their life.. these are creatures with a love of poetry and the natural world, for them, it is the embodiment of the cycle of life.

    • @windigo1592
      @windigo1592 3 года назад +1

      Yeah my tortle is 200 years old now just for fun. Newer mated

    • @DarthRamzes
      @DarthRamzes 3 года назад +1

      @@AJPickett ​15th level Monk doesn't need food or water, so teorethically male could survive his watch over eggs. It would be interesting for high level one shot to play Tortle, that lived through mating and don't know what to do with his life, as he closed his affairs before.

  • @willynthepoorboys2
    @willynthepoorboys2 6 лет назад +31

    Sorry to hear you are ill and thank you for this video.I hope you recover your health soon.

    • @carterazariah4000
      @carterazariah4000 3 года назад

      i guess Im quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to stream newly released movies online ?

  • @technoeevee6969
    @technoeevee6969 6 лет назад +45

    Master Oogway? Is that you?

  • @demetrinight5924
    @demetrinight5924 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for sharing the history of the tortles. I'm not sure I agree with the shorter lifespan but I do enjoy the playable race.

  • @AlexJP88
    @AlexJP88 5 лет назад +3

    OMG Tortle are sooo cute. I’m saving this video so I can watch it back at some point in the future if I ever decide to play a Tortle. Thank you very much for making this video.

  • @bruceyoung4777
    @bruceyoung4777 5 лет назад +10

    My new character might be an old turtle who is on his last journey before going home to mate. He'll constantly tall about it and how exited he is, It will be a tragedy when we get cleared.

    • @beastwarsFTW
      @beastwarsFTW 5 лет назад

      That kinda sounds like my sea elf barbarian with senility.

  • @Mr_Maiq_The_Liar
    @Mr_Maiq_The_Liar 2 года назад +7

    The one time a beast folk is of one of the rare animals that outlive humans who have access to modern medicine, even those found in the wild.
    Dnd makes the beast folk of that creature, the giant tortiose, 1 of less than 10 races with a SHORTER life span than humans

    • @shadowknightgladstay4856
      @shadowknightgladstay4856 Год назад

      Most live 20 to 50 years only a fue of the largest tortoise live to 100 to 150 years.

  • @JLKnoxville
    @JLKnoxville 6 лет назад +5

    AJ "Squelching with juicy goodness" Pickett
    Haha thanks for all your videos m8, love them and always look forward to them. Happy holidays!

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +1

      Happy Yuletide TNTrailblazer!

  • @Slechy_Lesh
    @Slechy_Lesh 6 лет назад +9

    What a brutal life-cycle! How intense and bleak

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +3

      From our perspective, to them, it is entirely natural.

  • @Daleksaresupreme1
    @Daleksaresupreme1 6 лет назад +7

    Tortles were originally payable in the Mystara spin off setting, Red Steel.

    • @dracosdiabolis1769
      @dracosdiabolis1769 6 лет назад

      I miss Red Steel, with the Lupines I think is what their called, lol, and some of the armor. I think there was something close to subdermial armor. lol,

  • @maclennanld
    @maclennanld 4 года назад +1

    The first thing I did was check the release date to see if this video went up on April 1st, this is the first time I ever heard of these things

  • @ultimateninjaboi
    @ultimateninjaboi 6 лет назад +6

    Honestly, tortoises have always been a symbol for me. Not really gonna go "spirit animal," levels, but I've always loved the real world symbology they hold, turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles alike. (Though tortoises are the big one for me.) Was happy to hear about these guys being put into 5e, and was OVERJOYED to hear they were a quality addition. Definitely gonna be an inclusion in my next campaign.

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +3

      The Turtle is a primal part of many ancient creation stories.

  • @sisyphusrodahrockshout9326
    @sisyphusrodahrockshout9326 6 лет назад +10

    Inb4 "I like turtles."

  • @MrMonkx
    @MrMonkx 6 лет назад +12

    So we can run a Kung Fu Panda game

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +6

      We never couldn't run a kung fu panda game :)

  • @jeffreyanderson667
    @jeffreyanderson667 6 лет назад +4

    Definitely turtley enough for the turtle club.

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/iSUheLv5Awg/видео.html

    • @jeffreyanderson667
      @jeffreyanderson667 6 лет назад +1

      Lol, thanks for the link. I was wondering if anyone would get that reference.

  • @craykard8325
    @craykard8325 Год назад +1

    I was wondering about them... Pretty interesting.

  • @rrsincerely5023
    @rrsincerely5023 Год назад

    Thanks for this useful and delightful presentation.

  • @chaddixon9764
    @chaddixon9764 6 лет назад +24

    Should have put a 14 in CON.

    • @Jader7777
      @Jader7777 6 лет назад +7

      He needed to put it in INT to make these videos.

  • @besaidknight
    @besaidknight 6 лет назад +3

    Request: Now might be a good time to pitch this, the Zaratan.
    Ever since I saw this creature in 2nd ed. Monster Manual I've wanted to do an adventure on one of these, but the players would always be too chicken to get on a ship...
    It would also be cool to see what kind of adventure you'd do one of these as well.
    I like your work, and I'm gradually making my way through your vids (sorry I discovered this channel so late).

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +2

      The Snout of Omgar could actually be a Zaratan..

  • @dankmudkip7395
    @dankmudkip7395 4 года назад +1

    I screeched Oogway and instantly knew what I had to do.

  • @beastwarsFTW
    @beastwarsFTW 6 лет назад +7

    Now I want a Tortle half dragon

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +1

      Fire Breathing Tortles!

    • @beastwarsFTW
      @beastwarsFTW 6 лет назад +9

      Bowser

    • @Jpteryx
      @Jpteryx 6 лет назад +2

      Hmm, is that where Dragon Turtles come from...?

    • @fenrirswolh3
      @fenrirswolh3 6 лет назад +1

      Akav Akaku When a dragon and a tortle get reeeeally,really drunk....

    • @mariobalestrieri7488
      @mariobalestrieri7488 Год назад

      @@AJPickett tortles kinda remind me of oogway on how they’re described.

  • @AnewishWarlok
    @AnewishWarlok 6 лет назад +1

    I now HAVE to build a Tortle samurai npc for my game. It’s just too perfect.

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      Their arch enemies, the Samurai Pizza Cats, with their magical Ginsu Swords!

  • @3dagalathor
    @3dagalathor 6 лет назад +1

    best wishes, hope you get feeling like yourself soon, Sir

  • @kurtoogle4576
    @kurtoogle4576 6 лет назад

    Wow! Drums on Fire Mountain references! One of my favourites!

  • @vodkalord6941
    @vodkalord6941 Год назад

    Tortle Artificer artillerist with dragon casualty background means i get to play as Blastoise XD

  • @patrickhenry6695
    @patrickhenry6695 6 лет назад +1

    Merry Christmas.
    Feel better soon

  • @dogle9258
    @dogle9258 6 лет назад +5

    Thanks for this. New stuff to watch and not have to listen to the inlaws.

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +2

      More on the way with lightning speed.

  • @randomuser1249
    @randomuser1249 3 года назад

    Well I made a whole orcs vs tortle lord thing and didn’t realize there was already lore

  • @DHTheAlaskan
    @DHTheAlaskan 6 лет назад +1

    still baffled that they live such short lives since they are tortoise people.

  • @linguisticallyoversight8685
    @linguisticallyoversight8685 6 лет назад +1

    Merry Christmas hope you feel better my friend

  • @firetarrasque4667
    @firetarrasque4667 6 лет назад +5

    Its time...If it gets released in 5e, HURTLE THE TORTLE. WILL. *RISE!!!!!*

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +2

      Well, the Tortle Package is a legit 5E product, it's just a digital one, not in print.

  • @vedymin1
    @vedymin1 6 лет назад +8

    Hmm the males wouldn't have to die if they prepared the food beforehand for this time, that would add a benefit of not being malnourished while guarding the eggs, if sleep is a concern, then two males could make an agreement that one will guard both eggs while the other naps and then they switch. Or they just don't care couse they're old and wanna die already :)

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      Yeah, I think it is instinctual and they must go into a kind of super paternal mental state, out of their control.

    • @fenrirswolh3
      @fenrirswolh3 6 лет назад +1

      Mozoto Mr.Tortle-Meeseeks. He has to fufill his porpoise.

  • @eatsshootsandleaves7838
    @eatsshootsandleaves7838 6 лет назад +1

    Love these guys!!!!💗💗💗

    • @eatsshootsandleaves7838
      @eatsshootsandleaves7838 6 лет назад +1

      How are you feeling now? hope you're good as new !...everyone is getting the influenza where I live (FLORIDA, USA)

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      I'm fully recovered thanks :)

  • @geoffchurchill5492
    @geoffchurchill5492 5 лет назад

    Tortles may be the first race introduced by Dungeon magazine

  • @victorvaldez8869
    @victorvaldez8869 6 лет назад +22

    Now to take four of these & have them train as Ninja using the Oriental Adventures rules. Perhaps have a Nezumi train them.
    But how to get them pizza for motivation? (Sorry I had to.)

    • @chaddixon9764
      @chaddixon9764 6 лет назад +2

      Give them a NPC with proficiency in cooking utensils.

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +7

      They were raised by a were rat who used to be a monk?

    • @doomimp4025
      @doomimp4025 6 лет назад

      Victor Valdez: So basically you want "Teenage Mutant Ninja Tortles". They'll have to do battle with trademark lawyers.

    • @mls160
      @mls160 6 лет назад +2

      They need a friend who is a cleric/paladin/rogue of kord

    • @dracosdiabolis1769
      @dracosdiabolis1769 6 лет назад +2

      put them in the sewer system of Waterdeep

  • @bryanteger
    @bryanteger 6 лет назад +7

    Hey AJ, when you get a chance can we get a vid on the Yochlol (handmaiden of Lolth)?

  • @kurtoogle4576
    @kurtoogle4576 6 лет назад

    Sorry that you had a tough week AJ! Merry Christmas!

  • @scottmcley5111
    @scottmcley5111 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this!

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      You're most welcome Scott :)

  • @Yuudaddy
    @Yuudaddy 6 лет назад +1

    Great video and Merry Christmas ;]

  • @bruggeman672
    @bruggeman672 5 лет назад

    They should b able to roll while retracted into their shells. That would be interesting....

  • @pbr-streetgang
    @pbr-streetgang 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the vid sir 👍🏼👍🏼.

  • @anathema1828
    @anathema1828 Год назад +1

    Tortle power!

  • @MuppetLord1
    @MuppetLord1 4 года назад +1

    wish their shell would be a bit like a cantrip in that it would get better at higher levels, say start at 16 AC at level 1, 17 at 5th, 18 at 11th and 19 at 17th. :)

  • @zorrowhelgen3314
    @zorrowhelgen3314 3 года назад

    imagine a dragonslayer tortle

  • @theHedgex1
    @theHedgex1 4 года назад +1

    Two words. Tortle lich.

  • @MarceloHenrique1404
    @MarceloHenrique1404 2 года назад

    Very cute, would like to see people enjoying those non common races

  • @Yellowdigigod
    @Yellowdigigod 4 года назад +1

    I LIKE TORTLES

  • @dragonballtalk8527
    @dragonballtalk8527 2 года назад

    Tayling vid we need

  • @Daimon-X
    @Daimon-X 6 лет назад +2

    Funny creatures, but. What if they like PIZZA?!

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      They probably would love Sushi, but be lactose intolerant.

  • @dark3rthanshadows
    @dark3rthanshadows 5 лет назад

    indeed tomb of anahillation is the best and most original aventure of 5th edition

  • @AncientRylanor69
    @AncientRylanor69 5 дней назад +1

    elephant with

  • @andrewmuirhead9261
    @andrewmuirhead9261 6 лет назад +1

    Imma make a moving tortle empire

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      Nice, is it an evil empire?

  • @dragonballtalk8527
    @dragonballtalk8527 5 лет назад

    Do a vid on subek crocodile people from tome of beasts from kobold press

  • @H3xx99
    @H3xx99 6 лет назад

    I was not tortely enough for the tortel club....

  • @gwyndolin1536
    @gwyndolin1536 6 лет назад +1

    Yay Eldarage Mutant Ninja Tortles!

  • @nopenope5626
    @nopenope5626 3 года назад +1

    So... would it be considered a formal of cannibalism if a turtle dragon ate a tortle?

  • @beastwarsFTW
    @beastwarsFTW 5 лет назад

    There town sounds like "ahoy hoy" or what hello was supposed to be, thats not a bad name.

  • @dragonballtalk8527
    @dragonballtalk8527 6 лет назад +1

    do a video on malcanthet the harlet of hell

  • @dracosdiabolis1769
    @dracosdiabolis1769 6 лет назад +1

    wow no mention of Red Steel also, thou I think you flashed a picture of a tortle from that supplement. Get well soon

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      Red Steel is just the Savage Coast of Mystara (or, a boxed set that provides rules and a basic overview of that region, under the red curse). There seems to be a lot of Mystara material being updated to 5th edition, so, let's see what 2018 holds in store :)

    • @dracosdiabolis1769
      @dracosdiabolis1769 6 лет назад +1

      AJ Pickett I'm starting to get more into 5th ed. the more I watch your videos. But I'm still stuck on 3.5 stuff. lmao.

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад

      Check out the community tab on my channel page and you will see a link I found for you, thanks to this little conversation :D

    • @dracosdiabolis1769
      @dracosdiabolis1769 6 лет назад

      AJ Pickett anytime. thou it's kinda disjointed cause I'm watching the Doctor Who Christmas Special. lol

  • @trentonmaloney3280
    @trentonmaloney3280 6 лет назад +1

    holy crap, everyone is sick! chicken soup for the lot of you!

  • @TheUnnbreakable
    @TheUnnbreakable 4 года назад +1

    So does the Tortal shell bonus stack with wisdom mods for monks? Or is it more a dex and shell based AC. I was interested in building a monk tortal but I’m not sure what stacks and what doesn’t.

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  4 года назад

      Ninja turtle eh? Sadly you can apply only one AC calculation at a time. Natural Armour and unarmored defense are two different AC calculations so, you must choose one.

  • @AvromCrovax
    @AvromCrovax 2 года назад +1

    Haven't seen a bard class video

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  2 года назад

      Yeah, I'll get around to it somewhere around 6th edition at this rate.

    • @AvromCrovax
      @AvromCrovax 2 года назад

      Lol

  • @Cerulean0987
    @Cerulean0987 5 лет назад

    Mitch McConnell? Is that you?

  • @skylermaves7272
    @skylermaves7272 6 лет назад +2

    So are you gonna do the grungs Now?

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  6 лет назад +4

      Grungs, added to the list!

    • @skylermaves7272
      @skylermaves7272 6 лет назад

      AJ Pickett The list just keeps growing

  • @WhisperingShade
    @WhisperingShade 6 лет назад +2

    "Reeks of Quality"...
    Reeks of something.

  • @davidmclaughlin6791
    @davidmclaughlin6791 Год назад

    why does the tortle in the tumbnail look like master oogway i am not trying to be offensive.

  • @kairos5382
    @kairos5382 6 лет назад +2

    Hi

  • @docop8926
    @docop8926 5 лет назад

    Luvs me some glue stick

  • @jackiesantos2121
    @jackiesantos2121 4 года назад

    I like torture

    • @AJPickett
      @AJPickett  4 года назад

      What? Is that a typo, tell me that's a typo.

  • @rowanhawklan9707
    @rowanhawklan9707 6 лет назад

    I LOATHE TORTLES.

  • @JohnA...
    @JohnA... 5 лет назад

    I know that there are a great deal of other aspects of other D&D species that are just flavor text and not always overly creative storytelling, but I only can look at this species as just being stupid. And I don't mean that they are creatively dumb for just being turtle people, but as a species they are just stupid. In a cooperative group the males are too ignorant to get someone to bring them a damn sandwich when they are waiting for their children to hatch? And they live in a magical world, you would think they would develop either the skill or relationship with another species to use magic to help the females through the birthing process... And I might be over anthropomorphic these things with humans but you'd also think they would figure out some form of contraceptives to just avoid getting pregnant and the whole absurd death thing they haven't figured out around it.

    • @vesve
      @vesve 5 лет назад

      Maybe they don't want to. They seem to like the way that their reproductive cycle works and it works for them.
      Also, it appears that their much of their society is built around the way that they reproduce.