Penguin-based race, hailing from the Frozen Expanse. They are sentient creatures with a social hierarchy.

• Dreni
• Kayok the Slipperyquick

Legends tell of the Kaiika once being hunted by a Leviathan. Losing many warriors, the Kaiika were eventually able to trap its soul in a gemstone.

Frost Giants have been known to attack the Kaiika, demolishing their villages and taking their kin. Yulora is one such village.

“Look around and see what they’ve done. They abduct and eat our families.” - The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)

Kaiika communities live in villages, primarily in the Frozen Expanse. Homes are made from ice blocks. The Kaiika live in general isolation, only receiving news from the mainland from passing trader vessels, such as the Merrin's Hammer.

Socially, Kaiika fall into a number of classes. The village Elder will oversee all the happenings of the citizens. Warriors and hunters are trained in the use of spears. Sorcerers also have lived among the Kaiika, with Kayok the Slipperyquick being the last living example.

Kaikka primarly survive on a diet of fish. However, they are always willing to hunt bigger game such as snow leopards or bear. Their pelts can be used for trade.

Young Kaiika can often be found entertaining themselves with a simple game. Six stand in a triangle formation at the end of a length of ice. A seventh hurls themselves down the ice, hoping to knock over as many as possible.

Entering the village of Yulora, you find the Frost Giant Lomar happily capturing Kaiika and placing them in cages.

“Father is entertaining guests this evening and I have the honor of collecting ingredients for our feast!” - Lomar - The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)

• You attempt to defend the Kaiika.
  • Defeat Lomar and she retreats
  • Your efforts go to waste as she continues to capture her prey.

• You help Lomar collect more.
  • The warriors disperse, leaving Lomar alone to collect even more villagers.
  • You clumsily wade into battle. The Kaiika gain the upper hand and chase you both off.
  • In both cases, you are no longer welcome in the village.

• You convince Lomar to release her captives.
  • Lomar relents and releases them all.
  • She ignores your pleas and continues to finish her job.

When you return later, you may find the village destroyed. Villagers are digging trenches to bury their dead. You may or may not be a welcome sight to the Kaiika. You may even be forced to defend yourself.

While visiting the Glacial Palace, you witness many Frost Giants feasting on spits of roasted Kaiika meat. In the kitchen, more are being kept in cages.

• You watch in silence, waiting your chance to negotiate with the Frost Giants.
• You help the Kaiika make their escape.