Homebrew Aboleth-Tiefling Species Details
In the time before the gods, during the endless black the stars could not yet illuminate, creatures of the realm beyond ruled this world. These creatures were called Aboleths — eldritch masters of psyche and the magic of the far realm — that lived in the deep sea. To maintain their rule they took humanoids as their slaves and shattered the mortal's minds, filling the cracks with power. The humanoids were changed to close match their masters, growing horns, a tail suited for swimming, and webbed feet. When the gods came, the Aboleths were destroyed or driven away leaving their servants — very similar to what many call tieflings — to their own devices.
Aboleth-Tiefling Traits
These Tieflings share certain racial traits as a result of their aboleth descent.Underwater Breath
As a result of their stange biology, aboleth-tieflings can breathe underwater.
Ability Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.
Size
Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your base swimming speed is 30 feet.
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.
Aboleth Legacy
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the [Tooltip Not Found] spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Deep Speech.
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