Pongaw live in the depths of Kørt’s oceans and rivers. They possess a natural inclination to build, craft, and tinker. Having integrated into Vit-Maal society early in their history, the Pongaw are responsible for much of the elaborate underwater Vit-Maalese infrastructure.

The Vit-Maalese tenets of individuality and freedom are shared by the Pongaw, who fought alongside the Vit-Maal during the Kørtisian Conflict. During the restoration of Mong-Pho and the establishment of Chia-Tån, the Pongaw made up a majority of the engineering and construction labor force.

Evolved to live in the depths of Kørt’s oceans and rivers, the Pongaw have tough outer shells capable of defending against attacks from larger predators. Their arms end in large claws which have evolved to deliver punishing strikes to discombobulate and stun predator and prey alike.