Homebrew Arachne Species Details
The arachne are a carnivorous demi-human liminal race that have a human torso, but whose lower body is that of a giant spider. The humanoid body upper bodies display all human varieties when it comes to skin tone and features, but certain features stand out in the subraces. They typically have six spider-like eyes on their face, but the number can vary with different individuals. Their forearms are covered in an exoskeleton, much like their spider body, and end with sharp, claw-like hands. While the spider body contains a primary opisthosoma, their wrists contain a secondary opisthosoma which also produces silk to assist in their web crafting. The arachne padipalps, which are normally used by spiders for eating, no longer function as such and act more like humanoid thighs. In holding true with spider sexual dimorphism, most females are larger than their male counterparts.
With the recent advancement of the arachne races, communities have been built and founded under the leadership of matriarch councils. These arachne communities have sprung up in many different environments with most of them being subrace specific. A central leadership exists with a representative from each subrace that partake in the major decision making for the arachne race as a whole. Being a young species with an unsavory impression, the arachne have made a commitment to attempt to prove that they are not the monsters of everyone's misconceptions. Some arachne have moved into other race settlements when they have been met with warm hospitality.
Arachne Traits
you have the following racial traitsDarkvision
Accustomed to nocturnal activity, caves and dark dwellings, arachne have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. Arachne 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.
Claws
Arachne have natural claws that are used in for their web weaving from their spinnerets in their wrists. Lycachne, Solifachne, and Therachne usually use their claws for burrowing. Araneichne, Latrodachne, Saltichne, and Sicarachne have sharp, dexterous claws used for their web weaving.
Spider build
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity.
In addition, due to your lower body, you cannot make use of mounts.
Finally, a Medium or smaller creature can ride on your spider back if you allow it. Saltichne can only allow a Small creature ride on their back. In such a situation, you continue to act independently, not as a controlled mount.
Hybrid Nature
You have two creature types: humanoid and monstrosity. You can be affected by a game effect if it works on either of your creature types.
Web Sense
While in contact with a web, the arachne knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Undercommon.
web
you can cast the spell web twice. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this spell. Once you do so, you can't cast it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Spider walk
You have a climb speed equal to your walking speed. You can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, you ignore movement restrictions caused by webbing.
Keen Senses
Arachne have a proficiency in Perception Skill.
Arachne Weapon Training
You have a proficiency with the battleaxe, greatsword, maul, warhammer, and glaive.
Ability Score Increase
All arachne subraces racial trait of dexterity is increased by 1.
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