Homebrew Half-Teryxian Species Details

 

Aether Touched

Created from Aether, the Teryxian are a race of lizards that has evolved. Mammal like snouts with small horns growing on them and cat like ears. Gigantic petals growing from their necks makes for what some would call a mane. These petals can be from several plants, giving a particular look to each of the Royal Teryxians. They grow petals all over their bodies arranged as scales, giving them a reptilian look that would deceive the most observant ones. They have long tails and through the whole spine thorns can be seen growing. These thorns grow back rather quickly and the most experienced Teryxians can use their tales to release a wave of thorny pain.

The way a Teryxian is created is when enough concentrated Aether touches a strong enough plant. If the plant is adapt enough the Royal Teryxians are created and they show properties of the same plant they came from, which would be the mane. If the plant isn't strong enough the Teryxian created will be a True Blood, which doesn't grow the mane and are less resourceful and intelligent.

The Half-Teryxian however are generally a product of human greed and curiosity. They are a mixture of human DNA and Aether touching a plant. They are more humanoid, but they still have petal artifacts, with some of them being fully covered in them. They have a thick tail which like the Royal Teryxian still grows thorns which are detachable.

The Incarnation of the Seven

Normally excluded from the world, the Teryxians when seen by another person can provoke a series of reactions. Some people believe the Teryxians are an incarnation of the 7 serpents, and venerate them when seen. Other people believe they are just animals and only when the Teryxian speaks, do they understand that they're not as dumb as they seem.

In reality Teryxians are simple creatures, curious for the outside world while at the same time fearful, passing most times as shy.

Half-Teryxians suffer the same treatment, but with more curiosity from the normal folk.

 

Half-Teryxian Traits

The fusion with the Aether gave these creatures a set of particular features.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Strength or Constitution score increases by 2.

Thorn Whip

You are able to whip your tail very quickly to release the thorns in it. On a 15 ft cone, every creature must make a dexterity saving throw and beat your spell save DC. On a failed save the creature takes 1d4+level damage. You can use this feature once per short rest.

Age

Half-Teryxians mature a bit faster than Humans, but live to be slightly older.

Size

They are a bit smaller than a normal human. They are Medium creatures.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Being descendant from the Aether, your eyes are naturally able to adapt to the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and another Language.