Homebrew Arachnoid Species Details
On the surface an arachnoid may have a roughly human shape but that's where the similarities end. Having two legs and almost insectile arms their heads obviously spider like featuring spider eyes and mandibles more reminiscent of their insect ancestor. Having to move among the society of humans knowing being discovered means instant exile or worse death, many have learnt to fold their 4 huge spider legs against their back and hide their faces beneath hoods or masks. Their voices stolen from unsuspecting prey using vile magics and mimicry to further hide themselves, only revealing their full horrific forms when pushed into combat or when hunting prey relentlessly.
Arachnoids have no love for other humanoid species some choosing to keep away from society and occasionally attacking passing traders and bandits for fun and food, others choosing to blend into society and hunting only to stay alive whilst maintaining their cover. They view other species as prey or playthings for their entertainment and very rarely form an attachment to them, not thinking twice of eating a fellow adventurer of the need arises.
Arachnoid Traits
ArachnoidAbility Score Increase
You may increase one ability score by 2 and another by 1.
Language
You can speak common and one other language
Age
Your age varies based how you came into this world, born Arachnoids mature quickly and rarely live past 30 years. Created Arachnoids can live indefinitely depending on the means to create them, or they may live a standard live span of the humanoid that was changed.
Alignment
Most Arachnoids tend towards Evil but some have been known the be neutral not caring for the rules and laws of society
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed of 30 feet.
Darkvision
Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.
Monstrous Heritage
You are considered a monstrosity for spells and effects
Spider Climb
You have the ability to move up, down, and across vertical surfaces and upside down along ceilings, while leaving the hands on your upper arms free, you are only able to do this if you are using your full form with your monstrous legs unfolded.
Silk Spinner
You can exude a stream of silken web. You have proficiency in nets, and may construct a net made from your silk as an action, once per long rest. Only you or another arachniod can use this net, anyone else who tries gets stuck in the web. It has the same effect as the web spell.
Monstrous form
Showing your true form you strike fear into the hearts of most, for one minuet after transforming into your true form you gain advantage on all intimidation checks.
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