Homebrew Demi-Dragon Species Details
A single crimson-scaled runt of a dragon stands defiant amidst an orcish warband, waving their axes in anticipation of an easy kill. With a roar, fire lights up the forest clearing as she charges fearlessly, driving the startled orcs back with a ferocity that belies her modest size.
The azure dragon studies the wizard's arcane runes, his companions waiting close by. Jotting a note down in his beloved journal, he inhales deeply, leeching the magical energy right out of the protective ward. With a satisfied smirk, he leads his companions deeper into the wizard's sanctum.
Within a stone temple upon an icy mountaintop, a dragon sage sits in meditation. He was content to weather the blizzard that would soon leave him stranded and isolated, warmed only by the soft glow of the smoldering sphere of fire which he held aloft in supplication. He relished the chance to reflect upon the events of his journey.
Though each of these demi-dragons tell a different story, they share a similar background—they were once humanoids who underwent a metamorphic transformation that changed their body. Those that are so afflicted are rare, but each must learn to live with the consequences in their own way. Each demi-dragon is different, with some drawing heavily upon the essence of true dragons, while others defy such comparisons. Many demi-dragons are ostracized by those around them. Some relish their new form, while others loathe what has been done to them, but all are linked by the circumstances surrounding their transformation.
Demi-Dragon Traits
Your draconic nature manifests in a variety of shared traitsSize
Demi-dragons have a body mass that is identical to that of their previous form. At most, a demi-dragon stands 4 feet tall from shoulder to the ground, and measures no longer than 16 feet from snout to tail tip, of which their body accounts for a maximum of 5 feet. Your size is Medium.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 1, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age
A demi-dragon can live for roughly four hundred years, starting from when they were first transformed
Creature Type
You are a Dragon
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Aided Jump
Your wings provide you with lift. Your maximum jump distance for high and long jumps is doubled, and you do not need to take a running start. This extra distance costs movement as normal.
Darkvision
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.
Dragon Scales
Your magical essence enhances your protective scales. While you aren't wearing armor, your Armor Class equals 10 + your Constitution modifier + your Charisma modifier.
Mythic Build
You count as one size category larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Your claws have enough manual dexterity to manipulate objects as normal, but you have disadvantage on attack rolls made with object weapons, and receive no benefit from wielding shields. In order to wear armor, you must have it specially constructed, costing three times the normal rate.
Natural Weapons
You have access to an arsenal of natural weapons. These natural weapons count as melee martial weapons for you, and you are proficient with them. You can use them to make melee weapon attacks, and you add your Strength modifier to the attack and damage rolls when you attack with them. Your fanged maw deals 1d12 piercing damage on a hit. Your lashing tail has a reach of 10 feet and deals 1d10 bludgeoning damage. Your rending claws deal 1d6 slashing damage. When you take the Attack action and attack with your claw, you can use your bonus action to make an additional claw attack.
Inheritance
Your connection to a particular type of true dragon manifests as an interest in a specific subject. You gain proficiency with one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, Acrobatics, Deception, History, and Persuasion.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic, and one other language of your choice
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