Homebrew Abraxan Nymphs Species Details
The mysterious, untouched wilds that cover the vast expanse of Abraxa are home to some of its most beautiful and captivating creatures, the nymphs.
Beautiful plains and crystal-clear springs are just some of nature's wonders found in these ancient trees. Naiads gracefully swim through flowing creeks as Drayds watch them from the trees and Aurae flit through the blooming branches.
Appearance
These creatures are physically genderless, choosing to appear however they wish on creation. They can appear in many different forms, depending on which species of Nymph they are. But they all share these general features; Large, round eyes, small features, and are physically light to the touch, no matter what the Nymph looks like, they are comprised of pure magic and only weigh a few dozen pounds at the heaviest. They possess no real organs, only pure nature magic concentrated in the form of golden "blood" that leaks from them when wounded.
They have hair and body features that may resemble that of a humanoid, but one look at them and you will see that they are nothing less than magical. Brightly colored hair and skin, as well as large, colorful eyes and fanged smiles quickly put these innocent creatures aside from your regular races. Some possess strange features, such as antlers or tails, but all are usually quite small and thin-looking. Resembling a small elf.
Wild and Free
Nymphs prefer to stay in their natural homes, away from civilized races. But if you befriend one, you will see their beautiful and wild nature shining through. Nymphs crave the beauty they sprang from, and will travel many miles to be there. Their philosophies of connections with nature and the gods are nothing short of amazing. Befriending and traveling with a nymph can truly be a soul-freeing experience.
Too much time spent away from nature can actually dull a nymph, in both colors and spirit. Which can prove deadly. If a nymph spends too much time from nature's beauty (too much time spent in cities, indoors, or underground) their hit points will be reduced by 2 for every month they spend away. The more hit points that are taken, the duller and weaker the nymph becomes until they turn completely gray and die.
Nymph Subraces
Each nymph is the product of a different piece of natural beauty, meaning there are quite a few types of nymphs you may encounter;
Aurae
The Aurae are the avian cousins to the other Nymphs, displaying colors ranging from blue, purple, white, black, silver, and gray. Most Aurae are of the day, displaying more blue and white in their coloring, and feathers instead of hair. Their eyes can be any color, and they usually have two-colored irises. They are considered Small, and are extremely light, weighing anywhere from 10-20 pounds. The Aurae prefer the more mountainous regions of this world, and often avoid civilization at all costs, seeing the large buildings and crowding of people suffocating. They can also inhabit open plains or thin forests, playing in the small branches or running in the tall grass.
Naiads
The Naiads are the aquatic cousins of their sister nymphs. With green or blue scales decorating their slim bodies, they have fin-like appendages on their heads resembling hair. Their eyes are vaguely cat-like, and sport colors such as blue, green, purple, or yellow, although they can technically be any color. Ocean Naiads will more commonly sport things such as shark-like teeth, or fins on their arms or legs, while most freshwater Nymphs possess more human-like appearances. They are considered Medium and usually weigh 35-40 pounds. In contrast to their sister nymphs, Naiads live in the freshwater and saltwater bodies of the land of Abraxa, and also unlike their sister nymphs, are much more curious about civilized races, and they may live on docks or in harbors of large port cities.
Dryads
The Dryads are the standard nature nymph, inhabiting ancient forests and tending to their animals. These nature-based creatures can come in any number of colors, usually displaying hair made of flowers or vines and/or appendages made of plants, with darker-colored skin, resembling tree bark. Their eyes are quite stunning, with pupils in the shape of 6 petaled flowers. Usually, it is quite common for them to have a mutation such as antlers or hooved feet. They are considered Medium and weigh between 35-50 pounds. Dryads tend to make their homes deep in the isolation of a forest or woodland home, far from the stony reaches of civilization, practicing druidic magic and protecting their forest homes.
Abraxan Nymphs Traits
Your Nymph character has certain characteristics in common with all other Nymphs.Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and God-Speech. God-Speech is similar to celestial but sounds much more like ancient Greek.
Forest's Bounty
You have the innate ability of a nymph to turn into a plant at will. You cannot inflict damage in this form, but you can take damage. However, you can regain 1 health point for every round you are a plant.
Ability Score Increase
Your charisma is increased by +1, and your wisdom is increased by +2
Age
Comprised of pure magical energy, theoretically, nymphs can live as long as they like, as long as they stay in nature and are not killed.
Alignment
Kind of heart and free of soul, nymphs tend toward good alignments, usually chaotic good
Size
Nymphs are not humans but are generally built like them, standing anywhere from 5 feet to over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Aurae
The Aurae are the avian cousins to the other Nymphs, displaying colors ranging from blue, purple, white, black, silver, and gray. Most Aurae are of the day, displaying more blue and white in their coloring, and feathers instead of hair. Their eyes can be any color, and they usually have two-colored irises. They are considered Small, and are extremely light, weighing anywhere from 10-20 pounds. They may have mutations such as wings (feathered or butterfly) and feathers on their arms, legs, or faces.
They usually inhabit the colder and windier regions of Abraxa but can live in forests, hopping among the trees and rustling the leaves with their soft breezes. They prefer to stay in the wilds, but can sometimes be found in forest cottages or helping in satyr homes. Mischievous and quick, these nymphs make perfect pranksters.
These nymphs are the product of major sky gods, namely the four winds, as well as Selene.
Ability Score Increase
As they are very light and quick, this race of nymphs has a +2 to their base Dexterity stat, not exceeding 20.
Speed
Due to your lightness & small frame, you can move quicker than other races, this makes your base walking speed 35 feet
Darkvision
Due to your adjustment to see in the dark night sky, as well as your large, round, bird-like eyes, you can see 60 ft in pure darkness as dim light, and dim light as full daylight. You cannot discern colors in darkness, only shades of gray
Dryad
The Dryads are the standard nature nymph, inhabiting ancient forests and tending to their animals. These nature-based creatures can come in any number of colors, usually displaying hair made of flowers or vines and/or appendages made of plants, with darker-colored skin, resembling tree bark. Their eyes are quite stunning, with pupils in the shape of 6 petaled flowers. Usually, it is quite common for them to have a mutation such as antlers or hooved feet. They are considered Medium and weigh between 35-50 pounds.
Found in the deep, secluded forests of Abraxa, these beautiful creatures are nothing short of gorgeous. They have a great mistrust of civilization, and usually do not interact with other races outside of Satyrs and their own kind. They live among trees, flowers, greenery, and such. They build homes of living trees and spend their immortal lives tending to the forests and woodlands that they live in. They are usually quite wise, steeped in the knowledge of their forest homes.
They are the products of woodland gods, such as Demeter, or even just spawn of nature's own will.
Speed
Due to the second-hand nature of climbing trees to explore and defend your home, your base climbing speed is 25 feet.
Naiads
The Naiads are the aquatic cousins of their sister nymphs. With green or blue scales decorating their slim bodies, they have fin-like appendages on their heads resembling hair. Their eyes are vaguely cat-like, and sport colors such as blue, green, purple, or yellow, although they can technically be any color. Ocean Naiads will more commonly sport things such as shark-like teeth, or fins on their arms or legs, while most freshwater Nymphs possess more human-like appearances. They are considered Medium and usually weigh 35-40 pounds.
Usually found in springs, rivers, waterfalls, ponds, lakes, oceans, and seas, these nymphs are very common to see, especially near port cities, where they inhabit the reefs and shoals of the seas. They, unlike their sister nymphs, are much more curious about the more civilized races and are the most common species of nymphs found adventuring or traveling through cities. They are playful and kind, always willing to help any person or ocean animal they come across.
These nymphs are products of water or sea gods, most namely Pontus or Poseidon, but there are a few minor gods and goddesses who have them as companions in their immortal lives.
Ability Score Increase
Most Naiads are good in health, due to their only true need being water. They get a +1 to constitution.
Underwater Vision
Due to your watery home, you have adapted to see very well underwater. Your underwater vision range is 25 feet.
Speed
You glide through the water as if you were part of it. Your base swimming speed is 25 feet.
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