Homebrew Viridian Species Details
In Aurelia's golden age of rediscovery, a undiscovered race of people were resurrected from the long-forgotten history books of the Age of Arcanum. Most famously brought back to the land of the living by none other than King Atlas d'Anatolia, the construct-like metal-and-magic peoples once forged for war were given new life and light in the twilight years of the ninth century PD.
Called Viridian because of the brilliant blue-green shade of their trademark residuum hearts that beat in their chest, these construct-like humanoids have magic coursing through their veins. A mixture of sturdy Anatolian metals, living wood, and refined residuum give the race their iconic look.
Where their ancient predecessors were often crafted with a singular purpose, Viridian began as an initiative to give new life to a race once bound by the motivations of their creators.
Each spark is individual, and while many Viridian are aware of their ancestors bloody history, very few choose to follow in those difficult footsteps. Even still, their massive, armor-like frames are found more than suitable for combat. Given their natural proclivities for magic, many Viridian choose to explore their full arcane capabilities; some Viridian see their origins as divine and choose to walk a righteous path.
Viridian Traits
Your viridian character has the following traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age
A typical Viridian is between two and thirty years old. The maximum Viridian lifespan remains a mystery; so far, Viridian have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.
Alignment
Most Viridian take comfort in order and discipline, tending toward law and neutrality. This is not exclusively the case, however, for some Viridian see fit to test their free will and divinity itself.
Size
Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier:
Size modifier = 2d6
Height = 5 feet + 10 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in pounds = 270 + (4 × your size modifier)
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Constructed Resilience
You were created to have remarkable fortitude, represented by the following benefits:
- You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage.
- You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe.
- You are immune to disease.
- You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Sentry’s Rest
When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.
Integrated Protection
Your body has built-in defensive layers, which can be enhanced with armor:
- You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
- You can don only armor with which you have proficiency. To don armor other than a shield, you must incorporate it into your body over the course of 1 hour, during which you remain in contact with the armor. To doff armor, you must spend 1 hour removing it. You can rest while donning or doffing armor in this way.
- While you live, the armor incorporated into your body can’t be removed against your will.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Viridian Magic
Residuum courses through every Viridian's artificial veins, and grants each of you inherent magic abilities. You know the Dancing Lights cantrip. Additionally, at 3rd level you learn Faerie Fire and at 5th level you learn the spell Blur. These spells do not count towards your spells known and are always prepared.
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