Homebrew Zora Species Details
Amphibious, fish-like humanoids, Zora have sleek and glistening bodies. Zora rarely breed, but when they do, they have offspring in batches of eggs ranging from 1 to 8, which grow into tadpoles, and eventually amphibious humanoids. Zora reach adulthood around the age of 20, but after this point age slowly compared to humans. One reaches middle age at about 100 years, and a particularly fortunate Zora can live to be more than 200.
The exact shape and demeanor of any Zora is heavily dependent on its subrace. Sea Zora and river Zora are quite distinct from each other. "Sea Zora" have evolved to live in deeper saltwater, and "river Zora" have evolved to live in shallower freshwater. The subraces' names have become somewhat inaccurate, as either subrace is equally tolerant of both freshwater and saltwater.
Sea Zora are the taller and thinner subrace of the two, as they mostly stand just above 6' 0". This sea variety has a pale white chest and face, with a backside of a darker color—usually blue, but occasionally red, gray, brown, or other colors. The shape of a sea Zora's head varies, but usually has a backside resembling some variety of fish's tail, with fins that further aid its ability to swim.
Zora Traits
Zora are a seafaring amphibious humanoid creature.Amphibious
You can breathe underwater.
Scale Armor
When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use this natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor. While you use your natural armor, you are vulnerable to lightning damage, and you are considered to be wearing metal armor for any effect that would deal lightning damage.
Natural Fisherman
You have advantage on any ability check made to locate or capture aquatic animals.
River Zora
River Zora have evolved to live in shallower freshwater. The subraces' names have become somewhat inaccurate, as either subrace is equally tolerant of both freshwater and saltwater.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution is increased by 1.
Fleet of Foot
Your base walking speed increases to 30 feet.
Fire Bolt
You can cast the Fire Bolt cantrip.
Ambush
Once per turn, when you hit with a ranged attack while you have advantage on the attack roll, the attack deals an extra 1d4 damage.
Sea Zora
Sea Zora are the taller and thinner subrace of the two, as they mostly stand just above 6' 0". This sea variety has a pale white chest and face, with a backside of a darker color—usually blue, but occasionally red, gray, brown, or other colors. The shape of a sea Zora's head varies, but usually has a backside resembling some variety of fish's tail, with fins that further aid its ability to swim.
Ability Score Increased
Your Wisdom increases by 1.
Swift Swimmer
Your swim speed increases to 60 feet.
Lighting Field
You can cast the Lightning Field cantrip.
Ancestral Arms
You have proficiency with the pike, net, spear, and trident. If you are otherwise proficient with both the spear and the trident, you gain a +1 bonus on damage rolls with both weapons.
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