Homebrew Abishai Species Details

Abishais are the humans who won Tiamat's favor before death and were transformed into draconic devils as a reward. In this, different types of Abishai are displayed: The Black, Blue, Red, Green and White Abishai. Each of the Abishai has different traits based on their personal skill set, and I promise you, I will bring these skills to life while you read about the traits these draconic devils from hell acquire.

 

Abishai Traits

Each Abishai type has different traits. Read on if you want to see them!

Black Abishai

The Black Abishai an expert assassin and infiltrator, they can bend and weave shadow to conceal and hide themselves from all magical presence. So watch out for this Abishai, or you might just get stabbed in the back!

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Size

Your size is Medium

Age

Abishais do not age. They are the same age as before they were transformed.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30 ft. and a flying speed of 40 ft.

Proficiency

You are proficient in the Stealth skill.

Draconic Breath Weapon

1/Day. You may use your breath as a weapon to attack in a 5 by 30 ft. line. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Dexterity modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. The damage type for this attack is acid.

Draconic Resistance

You have resistance to acid

Languages

You know Common, Draconic and Infernal

Concealment

3/Day. The Black Abishai conceals itself from all mean of view, including magical, for 1 minute.

Blue Abishai

Seekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue Abishai's are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Their research into occult subjects gleaned from tomes plundered from across the multiverse enables them to become accomplished spellcasters. They use their magic to devastate Tiamat's enemies.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1

Age

Abishais do not age. They are the same age as before they were transformed.

Size

Your size is Medium

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30 ft. and a flying speed of 50 ft.

Proficieny

You are proficient in the Arcana skill.

Draconic Breath Weapon

1/Day. You may use your breath as a weapon to attack in a 5 by 30 ft line. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Dexterity modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. The damage type for this attack is lightning.

Draconic Resistance

You have resistance to lightning attacks

Languages

You know Common, Draconic and Infernal.

Teleportation

3/Day. The Abishai teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space that it can see.

Green Abishai

Green Abishai's are skilled at discovering secrets and other sensitive information, while their diplomatic skills and their magic ensure they can manipulate even the shrewdest opponents.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Age

Abishais do not age. They are the same age as before they were transformed.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30 ft. and a flying speed of 40 ft.

Proficiency

You are proficient in the Persuasion skill.

Draconic Breath Weapon

1/Day. You may use your breath as a weapon, attacking in a 15 ft. cone. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. The damage type for this attack is poison.

Draconic Resistance

You have resistance to acid

Languages

You know Common, Draconic and Infernal

Reveal Truth

3/Day. The Abishai may use an action to try and make their target tell the truth. This means that if the target is lying, they must make a d18 Charisma saving throw or be forced to tell the truth instead of lying without knowing what happened. If the target succeeds on the saving throw, they are mentally aware of your attempt to breach their memory but can choose to tell the truth if they wish. If the target was telling the truth when this action is used, this action does nothing, but a slot is still used.

Red Abishai

Red Abishai's have no equals among the Abishai's when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red Abishai's lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat's commands. A red Abishai cuts a fearsome figure, and that sight can be inspiring to the Abishai's allies, filling them with a fanatical willingness to fight.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1

Size

Your size is Medium.

Age

Abishais do not age. They are the same age as before they were transformed.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30 ft. and a flying speed of 40 ft.

Proficiency

You are proficient in the Intimidation skill.

Draconic Breath Weapon

1/Day. You may use your breath as a weapon to attack in a 15 ft. cone. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Dexterity modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. The damage type for this attack is fire.

Draconic Resistance

You have resistance to fire

Languages

You know Common, Draconic and Infernal

Power of the Dragon Queen

3/Day. The Abishai targets one Dragon it can see within 120 feet of it. The Dragon must make a DC 18 Charisma saving throw. A chromatic dragon makes this save with disadvantage. On a successful save, the target is immune to the Abishai's Power of the Dragon Queen for l hour. On a failed save, the target is charmed by the Abishai for l hour. While charmed in this way, the target regards the Abishai as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. This effect ends if the Abishai or its companions deal damage to the target.

White Abishai

White Abishai's fight with a reckless fury, making them ideally suited for bolstering the ranks of Tiamat's armies. White Abishai's fight without fear, becoming whirlwinds of destruction on the battlefield.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1

Size

Your size is Medium

Age

Abishais do not age. They are the same age as before they were transformed.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30 ft. and a flying speed of 40 ft.

Proficiency

You are proficient in the Survival skill.

Draconic Breath Weapon

1/Day. You may use your breath as a weapon to attack in a 15 ft. cone. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. The damage type for this attack is cold.

Draconic Resistance

You have resistance to cold attacks

Languages

You know Common, Draconic and Infernal

Split Seconds

3/Day. This trait may be used as an action. When used, you literally become a whirlwind of destruction. If you get within 3 feet of a creature, they must make a d11 Dexterity saving throw or be sucked in the tornado. When inside the tornado, the creature is grappled and takes 16 (2d12+5) force damage each turn and can repeat the saving throw after the damage is applied. This lasts for five minutes.

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