Zik-trin'ta

With the shape and coloration of other mantis warriors, this kreen would appear normal except for its fine accouterments and sheer size.

Combat
Zik-trin‘ta are instructed to avoid combat and instead take a philosophical approach to conflict. Should battle be pressed upon them, they are more than capable of holding their own. In the long term, the zik-trin‘ta act in accordance with the designs of the zik-chil and base their strategies around these plans.

Description
Zik-trin are a race bred by the zik-chil for loyalty and combat prowess. They are not a natural species, but rather are created from tohr-kreen or thri-kreen by the zik-chil in a deeply secretive and complicated ritual. Once the process is complete, the kreen is permanently changed into a zik-trin, and all memories of its former life are gone forever. Zik-trin faithfully serve the Priests of Change, the zik-chil, and obey only their orders. They are not automatons and are capable of thought and even speech (though they rarely choose to speak). It is simply that they are wholly loyal to their creators and live solely to serve them.

Zik-trin‘ta are covert scouts and secret operatives in service to the Tohr-Kreen Empire. They have been given a high degree of intellectual sophistication by their creators and display philosophical and pacifistic tendencies. This behavior is programmed by the zik-chil, who have sent the zik-trin‘ta into the Tablelands to act as observers and spies. Often regarded with awe by other kreen, zik-trin‘ta are seen as wise and noble philosophers by thri-kreen. This allows the zik-trin‘ta to gather much information and exert influence in the interests of the Empire, all in preparation for the plans of their pale priests. Zik-trin‘ta often amass lore and artifacts before returning to their homes in the Empire.

Zik-trin measure several feet taller and longer than the average thri-kreen and weigh proportionately more.

Zik-trin speak Thri-kreen, on the rare occasions they choose to do so.