I like making races more than any other thing on dndbeyond. They have a clear line for what is too powerful, and they really open up the options for what you can BE. Races carry much of the lore in Dnd, and there are many missed opportunities for creativity in homebrew. I put lots of care into homebrewing, creating new lore, tables, and fun little quips that players might use to roleplay in their game. The more fleshed out and accurate a race is, the more I like it. I want my races to look almost identical to the ones made by wizards by the coasts. So, know that you can trust me to make your race as good as possible.
I want to homebrew a race, but I haven't had much motivation. I need ideas to help inspire me to put the time in. That is what this thread is for.
Know that if you have a race you want made, I will be prioritizing certain things more than others...
1: Developed culture, lore, and environment. I like making actual, individual races, not a rare mixed breed of two other ones. This isn't for an individual PC.
2: Balanced mechanics. Please suggest possible traits with your submission. If the lore of your race makes them "superior" to other races, I would rather them be on the same level.
3: What kind of race it is. I am prioritizing humanoids over fey, fiends, celestials, undead, etc. I don't want to be making something that is pretty much the same as another race either.
4: Creativity. If you have something that is weird, kind of unbalanced, not too developed, but creative, I might be tempted to try it!
Check out my other races! I made them for a few of my friends. There aren't many, but you should be able to see my development as time went on. Here they are in order of creation:
how about a ghostly (not going through walls or anything), eerie race, with a strong connection to the ethereal plane?
also a variant dragonborn based on the dragon turtle would be cool.
edit: here are some more details on the ghost ethereal race:
history:
this race was originally a group of normal humanoids, elves, dwarves, halflings, humans, ect. however, they practiced many ethereal rituals and rites. they grew closer the the plane the made everything revoke around by the generation, and eventually became part of it...
culture:
the culture of the ethereal-lings (I'm going to call them that for now, I don't have a name for them) is highly cult like, with many rituals and rites, all involving the ethereal plane and/or death. there life revolves around these rites and rituals.
abilities:
I don't know exactly, and I'm not going to make it for you, but here are ideas:
sight into the ethereal plane
temporarily seeing through objects (limited use of course, maybe once per short rest)
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a semi-abberation humanoid race who are slightly displaced in time. their culture is highly democratic for their time and centers around knowledge of great horrors as a form of status.
a semi-abberation humanoid race who are slightly displaced in time. their culture is highly democratic for their time and centers around knowledge of great horrors as a form of status.
Interesting. Maybe develop this idea a bit more. What home plane? What do they look like? I want to make something for someone else, so feel free to be creative!
how about a ghostly (not going through walls or anything), eerie race, with a strong connection to the ethereal plane?
also a variant dragonborn based on the dragon turtle would be cool.
edit: here are some more details on the ghost ethereal race:
history:
this race was originally a group of normal humanoids, elves, dwarves, halflings, humans, ect. however, they practiced many ethereal rituals and rites. they grew closer the the plane the made everything revoke around by the generation, and eventually became part of it...
culture:
the culture of the ethereal-lings (I'm going to call them that for now, I don't have a name for them) is highly cult like, with many rituals and rites, all involving the ethereal plane and/or death. there life revolves around these rites and rituals.
abilities:
I don't know exactly, and I'm not going to make it for you, but here are ideas:
sight into the ethereal plane
temporarily seeing through objects (limited use of course, maybe once per short rest)
There are a lot of races that have the potential to be half. Tieflings and Aasimar are some examples of this. Basically, a tabaxi or lupine could be counted has half monstrosity for flavor. In terms of race creation, monstrosities are probably the most diverse creature type in the game. I am down for creating something like that, so give me an idea!
There are a lot of races that have the potential to be half. Tieflings and Aasimar are some examples of this. Basically, a tabaxi or lupine could be counted has half monstrosity for flavor. In terms of race creation, monstrosities are probably the most diverse creature type in the game. I am down for creating something like that, so give me an idea!
How about a Modron race? I love Clockwork Soul, but there are't many fitting races (Maybe warforged).
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Helper of Create a World thread/Sedge is Chaotic Neutral/ Mega Yahtzee High: 34, Low: 14/I speak English, je me parle le Francais, agus Labhraim beagan Gaeilge
There are a lot of races that have the potential to be half. Tieflings and Aasimar are some examples of this. Basically, a tabaxi or lupine could be counted has half monstrosity for flavor. In terms of race creation, monstrosities are probably the most diverse creature type in the game. I am down for creating something like that, so give me an idea!
how about a chimera race? part lion, part snake, part eagle, part ram. that would cool!
I like making races more than any other thing on dndbeyond. They have a clear line for what is too powerful, and they really open up the options for what you can BE. Races carry much of the lore in Dnd, and there are many missed opportunities for creativity in homebrew. I put lots of care into homebrewing, creating new lore, tables, and fun little quips that players might use to roleplay in their game. The more fleshed out and accurate a race is, the more I like it. I want my races to look almost identical to the ones made by wizards by the coasts. So, know that you can trust me to make your race as good as possible.
I want to homebrew a race, but I haven't had much motivation. I need ideas to help inspire me to put the time in. That is what this thread is for.
Check out my other races! I made them for a few of my friends. There aren't many, but you should be able to see my development as time went on. Here they are in order of creation:
Oblex
Faerie
Lupine
I hope you guys give me great stuff to work with. Thanks!
My only good homebrews: Races, Subclasses.
An aspiring DM and Homebrewer. Ask me if you need anything.
how about a ghostly (not going through walls or anything), eerie race, with a strong connection to the ethereal plane?
also a variant dragonborn based on the dragon turtle would be cool.
edit: here are some more details on the ghost ethereal race:
history:
this race was originally a group of normal humanoids, elves, dwarves, halflings, humans, ect. however, they practiced many ethereal rituals and rites. they grew closer the the plane the made everything revoke around by the generation, and eventually became part of it...
culture:
the culture of the ethereal-lings (I'm going to call them that for now, I don't have a name for them) is highly cult like, with many rituals and rites, all involving the ethereal plane and/or death. there life revolves around these rites and rituals.
abilities:
I don't know exactly, and I'm not going to make it for you, but here are ideas:
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Can me get a monstrosity race? I don't care about the specifics, but I wish that we had more races have x typing
We currently have
Humanoid- A LOT
Fey- Sayter, Hexblood, Centuar, I'm forrgeting 1/2
Undead-Reborn, Dhampir
Construct-Reborn
Helper of Create a World thread/Sedge is Chaotic Neutral/ Mega Yahtzee High: 34, Low: 14/I speak English, je me parle le Francais, agus Labhraim beagan Gaeilge
Dream of Days Lore Bard 9/Wizard 4 Baulder's Gate: Descent to Avernus (In Person/Over Zoom)
Saleadon Morgul Battle Smith Artificer 11 Tyranny of Dragons (In Person/Over Zoom)
Hurtharn Serpti Ghostslayer Blood Hunter 7 Spelljammer (Over Zoom)
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a semi-abberation humanoid race who are slightly displaced in time. their culture is highly democratic for their time and centers around knowledge of great horrors as a form of status.
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Interesting. Maybe develop this idea a bit more. What home plane? What do they look like? I want to make something for someone else, so feel free to be creative!
My only good homebrews: Races, Subclasses.
An aspiring DM and Homebrewer. Ask me if you need anything.
I am starting on this one now. Might take me a week or two.
My only good homebrews: Races, Subclasses.
An aspiring DM and Homebrewer. Ask me if you need anything.
There are a lot of races that have the potential to be half. Tieflings and Aasimar are some examples of this. Basically, a tabaxi or lupine could be counted has half monstrosity for flavor. In terms of race creation, monstrosities are probably the most diverse creature type in the game. I am down for creating something like that, so give me an idea!
My only good homebrews: Races, Subclasses.
An aspiring DM and Homebrewer. Ask me if you need anything.
How about a Modron race? I love Clockwork Soul, but there are't many fitting races (Maybe warforged).
Helper of Create a World thread/Sedge is Chaotic Neutral/ Mega Yahtzee High: 34, Low: 14/I speak English, je me parle le Francais, agus Labhraim beagan Gaeilge
Dream of Days Lore Bard 9/Wizard 4 Baulder's Gate: Descent to Avernus (In Person/Over Zoom)
Saleadon Morgul Battle Smith Artificer 11 Tyranny of Dragons (In Person/Over Zoom)
Hurtharn Serpti Ghostslayer Blood Hunter 7 Spelljammer (Over Zoom)
Ex Sig
how about a chimera race? part lion, part snake, part eagle, part ram. that would cool!
I am an average mathematics enjoyer.
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