Ratlings of Mystara
by HåvardRatlings first appeared in the Thunder Rift module Quest for the Silver Sword.
Ratlings can be found anywhere on Mystara, but are most widespread in the underground realms below the Savage Coast. Some communities have also found their way to the valley of Thunder Rift. They appear as ratlike humanoids standing around four feet tall. They are often encountered as servants of Wererats. Many Ratlings worship Mrikitat the Rat Lord, but since he is a patron of wererats, other Ratlings tired of being pushed around by that race have begun following Zirchev instead.
Ratfolk prefer to live in underground caves or in sewers or catacombs below towns and cities. They often live in large family units. They can befriend normal and giant rats and these creatures are often found living with the Ratfolk. They sometimes use Giant rats as mounts.
Ratlings are most comfortable underground and in low light conditions. When exposed to sunlight or an area lit by a Light or Continual light spell, Ratlings suffer a -2 penalty to attack rolls and ability score checks and a -10% to Thief Abilities (see below). They have enhanced smell and hearing which allows them to function in near complete darkness as if they had Infravision 60’.
Because of their enhanced smell and hearing they also gain the Alertness General Skill if General Skills are used.
They can advance monstrous spellcasters to Shaman 8 or Wokan 8.