Homebrew Cambion Species Details
“But you do see the way people look at you, devil’s child.”
Those black eyes, cold as a winter storm, were staring right into her heart and the sudden seriousness in his voice jolted her.
“What is it they say?” he asked. “One’s a curiosity, two’s a conspiracy—”
“Three’s a curse,” she finished. “You think I haven’t heard that rubbish before?”
“I know you have.” When she glared at him, he added, “It’s not as if I’m plumbing the depths of your mind, dear girl. That is the burden of every Cambion. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his eyes. “You fight it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I wager. Every little jab and comment just sharpens your claws.”
Born of two worlds, one Mortal Parent, one Infernal Parent. A Cambion is a powerful blood, steeped in tragedy. Never truly knowing what it's like to be a pure blood of either side. Shunned by Humanity, Disrespected by Devils, a Cambion must fight fang and claw to be respected by it's peers. But can it get over the horrible nature of it's past
Of Two Worlds
Cambion are the Offspring of one Fiendish Parent and One Humanoid Parent. Not to be confused with a tiefling, whose lineages comes from a farther ancestor. Cambions are most often born when an Incubus or Succubus makes a mistake and incubates a child with their prey. A Cambion is a powerful force to have, so many take that child and raise it in the fires of hell, thus growing it's power tremendously, but if a Cambion is left with their mortal parent, then their life will be infinitely harder. Mortal mothers cannot survive the birth of a Cambion. And Mortal Fathers are driven mad by the loss of their Infernal Lover (as are the nature of Devils). Many Mortal Fathers end up trying to kill their Cambion offspring. Thus thrusting the Cambion into a life of loneliness. Of having to fend for themselves
Powerful and Resourceful
Cambion possess a number of unique abilities that give them an edge while surviving alone. Such as the ability to produce fire from their hands, and wings that allow them to fly above the masses. Possessing a natural infernal fortitude, their bodies are naturally stronger than most other humanoids their size
Often lacking a place to call home, Cambion are forced to learn how to survive. Dodging the occasional monster hunter or religious heretic wishing to purge the tainted blood from the world. As Cambion are closer to fiend than human, they have an innate ability for dealmaking and bargaining. Often using this to their advantage and calling in favors to survive. A Cambion does what is necessary.
Cambion Names
Cambion names fall into two categories. Cambions born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture, but some have names derived from the Infernal language, given to them by their infernal parent.
Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai
Female Infernal Names: Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta
MET WITH MISTRUST
Ignorant people tend to be suspicious of Cambion, assuming that their infernal heritage has left its mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. The reality is that a Cambion’s bloodline doesn’t affect their personality. They are gifted with magic from the infernal realms but chart their own course in life.
Cambion Traits
Cambion share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent.Fires of Hell
Your Infernal Blood grants you control over fire. You have control over all nonmagical fire as if you had cast Control Flames, though it is an innate ability and does not count as magical. Additionally, you gain an innate attack called Ray of Flame. Choose Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma when you gain this race. Whenever you attack with Ray of Flame, make a Ranged Spell Attack using the chosen ability score. The attack has a range of 60 feet and deals 2d6+spellcasting ability Fire Damage. You can use this attack in place of any attack on your turn. And can be used multiple times.
Ability Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Tieflings mature at the same rate as their mortal parent, and live twice as long. However, if they spend a majority if their time in Hell, they become tied to the Infernal Plane and thus develop the aging rules of their Infernal Parent.
Size
Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
Devil's Wings
Your Infernal Legacy grants you the Wings of a Devil. You have a flying speed equal to your walking speed as long as you are not wearing Heavy Armor.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Fiendish Resilience
Your Resilience has been empowered by your bloodline. You may add your Charisma to your AC as long as you are not wearing Heavy Armor.
Darkvision
Thanks to your infernal heritage, 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.
Hellish Resistance
You have resistance to fire damage.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.
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