Homebrew Draaki Species Details
The Draaki were once a proud race of enchanted beings that ruled over the Underworld without peer, taming even the great dragons. Their entire species, however, came to a calamitous end and were transformed in a disastrous series of events that took them from the heights of power to the depths of negligence, their civilizations now gone and their peoples reduced to a nomadic existence in the endless caves of Aventyr. The Draaki's strong resemblance to their former slaves grants them formidable abilities, but also marks them to other underworlders as the failed race, considered weak and ripe for abuse.
Society
The Draaki each have different cultural traditions reminiscent of the practices of tribute they were once made to pay to their former draconic slaves as tensions between each dispersed. Reaching adulthood is an event celebrated by the entire settlement, as the many dangers of the Underworld still prey on the Draaki for their ancestral doings, even if their former slaves have abated. Survival and martial disciplines thrive, and they greatly value any member with the magical talents they all once possessed.
Physical Description
These reptilian humanoids stand a head higher than a man but are truly much taller from toes to snout, craning their thick necks forward in a constant stoop. Their bodies are exceptionally powerful and graceful, and they have a surprising magnificence granted by a potent echo of their former grand presence.
Alignment & Religion
While they aren’t all of Chaotic alignment, most Draaki tend to be. Whether they abandoned their gods or if they themselves were abandoned, they don’t worship any specific deity, though Draaki particularly value both community and nature.
Names
Male Names: Getzrai, Lyrvak, Kortehn, Retzgar, Saygwyk, Verja
Female Names: Aslaug, Gro, Oydis, Pernille, Rygna, Sunyyva
Draaki Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests itself in a variety of traits that you share with the Dragonborn base race. However, you have a different assortment of inborn abilities, gaining Draaki traits instead of Dragonborn traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Young Draaki grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3 and reach adulthood by the age of 15. Draaki can reach ages of up to 104 years.
Alignment
Draaki tend towards extremes, often making a conscious choice towards one side in the eternal cosmic battle. Draaki generally gravitate towards chaotic alignments.
Size
Draaki are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
Accustomed to the endless caves, 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.
Drow Form
Each Draaki can assume the appearance of a single Drow. You decide what you look like, including your height, weight, facial features, sound of your voice, hair length, coloration, and distinguishing characteristics, if any. You can use your action to switch between your Drow form and your true form.
Languages
You can speak, read and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.
Breath Weapon
You can use your action to exhale a destructive line or cone of energy. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC for this saving throw is equal to 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, half as much on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
Draaki Heritage
You have a Draaki ancestry derived from the primal dragons your people once subjugated. Choose one ethnicity of Draaki from the Draaki Heritage table. See below for a detailed explanation of each heritage ability.
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