Homebrew Agaric Basidiomycete Species Details

Varied Physiques

Agarics come in many shapes and sizes, though most stand no taller than 4.5 feet tall. They generally have a large-cap, or pileus, atop their heads, which may contain small folds on the underside, containing magical spores. Some pilea caps are bulbous and colorful, dotted with white; others are earth-toned and frilly or even condensed and nearly translucent looking. On occasion, Agaric may even glow green or blue in the pitch dark. 

Their skin may be any color but is generally very porous, and thus requires humid environs or at least frequent hydration. They have large eyes with no sclera or pupil, which appear particularly luminous and perhaps even teary due to their water content.

Their clothing is often made of thick materials like wool or even moss, which can contain water to protect them from dehydrating. They cherish adornment.

Reticent but Curious

Agaric is generally quiet but opens up among those they fully trust, often surrounding themselves with like-minds. They harbor few dreams of gold or glory, instead preferring a rough-hewn but relaxing atmosphere. They generally consider themselves as part of a larger cycle of nature and take any challenges in stride, welcoming rather than fearing death. They are generous, sharing what they have and favoring the community over the individual. However, their reserved nature can deter groups that prize charisma over utility. 

Making Use of the Old

Agaric pride themselves on reusing and recycling as many items as they can. They prefer to barter than to trade gold and tout their survival instinct and skills with nature to others. They are generally welcomed into communities with humans or elves, making themselves valuable but prone to being taken advantage of. They thrive at night and often are roped into doing dirty jobs solely because they are more comfortable in those roles than most.

They work readily with others, are loyal to their friends, and can display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or communities are threatened. They typically don’t recognize any halfling nobility or royalty, instead of looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways despite the rise and fall of empires.

Magic Mushrooms

Related to Fey, Agaric have an affinity for magic and an innate sense of trickery that they may try to resist until provoked. The spores hiding under their caps are one of many ways to channel their magic, and can be either communicative or poisonous.

Agaric Names

Agaric folk have given names, family names, and possibly a nickname.

Male Names: Basidio, Augustus, Gill, Toad

Female Names: Amanita, Cocorra, Lamilla, Toadette

Family Names: Stipe, Muscaria, Rhizallis, Russula

 

Agarica (Mushroom Folk) Traits

Your Agaric character has a number of traits in common with all other Agarica.

Muscarinic Magic

You know the Poison Spray cantrip. You also know the Color Spray spell, and can cast it once per short rest. You can use Charisma, Intelligence or Wisdom as your spell modifier.

Hydrate or Die-drate

In dry or hot climates, or if you are otherwise unable to access water, you have disadvantage on Constitution saving throws and your speed decreases to 15 ft.

Hallucinatory Trance

Similarly to elves, Agarica do not sleep but rather enter a trance. You need to spend 4 hours in this state to gain the same benefits other races gain from taking a 6-hour extended rest. While in a trance, you are aware of your surroundings and notice approaching enemies and other events as normal.

Age

Agarica reach adulthood at the age of 20 and generally live no longer than 75 years.

Ability Score Modifiers

You gain proficiency in Nature and Arcana.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

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, Sylvan, and Elvish. 

 

Agaric Basidiomycete Traits

Mushroom Folk