Homebrew Drakken Species Details
Drakken
Drakken are draconoid offspirng of drakes. They are considered by some to be extremely similar to Dragonborn, however, they tend to be more specialized than the dragonborn in specific things and abilities. The relationships they share with Dragonborns are fairly average, as the two races see eye to eye usually, probably because a Dragonborn sees a more common shape in a drakeborn than a minotaur for example. Originally, drakken have similar origins to dragonborn, some are results of spells or curses, others are naturally born from parents, and there are some who have even stranger origins.
Physical Description
Drakken similar to their relatives the Dragonborn are draconoid shaped creatures that resemble dragons, more specifically drakes. A common theme among them is of course, the scaled bodies, more animalistic heads, and claws and/or horns. A big difference, however, is that all species of Drakken have tails.
A drakken takes special care of their tails, horns, and claws, and generally most of them can regenerate their tails after a couple days if ever chopped off.
Their tails vary in size and shape but are generally tipped with a spike, arrowhead shaped tip, or hardened club like structures. They tend to have sharp claws and anywhere between 2-8 horns adorning their head.
Drakken Names
Drakken have a wide variety of names, but generally it depends on 3 key things, the parents, the region, and the color of the child.
Male: Rust, Fang, Talon, Gold, Emerald, Scale, Torch, Plate.
Female: Cinder, Ember, Ash, Lash, Scorch, Carapace, Cortex, Shard.
Drakken Traits
Drakken are draconoid off-spirng of drakes.Resistance
You have resistance to cold damage.
Amphibious
You can breathe air and water.
Ball Lightning
As an action you can breathe a ball of chain lightning as per the chain lightning spell with a range of 30 ft. Each creature targeted by this breath must make a Dexterity saving throw against a DC that is equal to 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a failed save a creature takes 2d6 lightning damage, and haf as much on a success.
The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
You also know the dancing lights cantrip which comes when you exhale tiny drifting motes of crackling electricity that deal no damage.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dextirity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Drakeborn generally mature quickly being around adult age by 14-15. They can live between 80-100 years if they survive that long.
Size
Drakken have similar sizes to dragonborn "Generally", and tend to be around 6 foot and up. Your size is Medium
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Draconic Tail
You have a strong tail that is as long as half your height and can hold up to 15 pounds. It cannot wield weapons or shields but can be used for unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal bludgeoning equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier. When you use the Attack action on your turn, you can make one unarmed strike with your tail as a bonus action.
Dragon Dash
You make quick beelines for targets. As a bonus action, you can drop to all fours and Dash. You must finish a short or long rest before using this trait again.
Dark Vision
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 Draconic.
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