Homebrew Axolmar Species Details

Day 35 of my explorations deep in the caverns: I have encountered a most curious creature, one that I have never seen before in all my travels. The Axolmar, they call themselves, with their slender bodies, long tails, and frilly gills that emit a soft glow in the darkness. They move with such grace and agility, both on land and in the water, that I am in awe of their physical prowess.

At first, the Axolmar regarded me with cautious curiosity, their gills pulsing with light as they assessed my presence. But over time, they grew more comfortable with my presence, and we began to communicate telepathically, sharing simple ideas and concepts.

What truly amazed me, however, was the Axolmar's regenerative ability. I saw them lose a limb in a scuffle with a pack of vicious goblins, only to have it grow back in a matter of days. Such resilience and strength is truly remarkable.

As I continued to explore the caverns, the Axolmar proved to be a valuable ally and friend. We faced many dangers and challenges together, and I came to appreciate their peaceful nature and unique abilities. I will miss them dearly when I must leave this place and continue on my journey, but I take solace in the knowledge that our paths may cross again someday.

 

Axolmar are a race of amphibians with a humanoid shape. They have smooth, pale skin that ranges from pink to gray to black, and their heads are wide with frilly gills behind their jaws. Axolmar have long, slender tails that help propel them through the water, and their webbed hands and feet are tipped with small, sharp claws.

Axolmar are most famous for their incredible regenerative abilities. When injured, they can regrow severed limbs and digits over the course of a few days, making them nearly invulnerable in combat. Their aquatic nature also gives them a distinct advantage, with the ability to breathe both air and water and swim at incredible speeds of up to 50 feet per round.

Despite their fearsome abilities, Axolmar are generally peaceful creatures. They tend to live in small, close-knit communities in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes, where they subsist on a diet of insects, small fish, and plants. Axolmar have their own language, which is a series of clicks, chirps, and whistles, but they are also capable of speaking Common and Aquan.

Overall, Axolmar make for unique and intriguing characters in any D&D campaign, with their regenerative abilities, underwater prowess, and distinct appearance.

Axolmar Traits

The Axolmar are an amphibious race of creatures, known for their incredible regenerative abilities, lightning-fast swimming speeds, and distinctive appearance. With smooth, pale skin and frilly gills behind their jaws, Axolmar are perfectly adapted to life beneath the waves, with the ability to breathe both air and water and swim at incredible speeds of up to 50 feet per round. In addition to their aquatic nature, Axolmar have a unique ability to regrow severed limbs and digits over the course of a few days. This incredible regenerative power makes them nearly invulnerable in combat, and a valuable asset to any adventuring party. Despite their fearsome abilities, Axolmar are generally peaceful creatures, living in small, close-knit communities in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes. They have their own language, a series of clicks, chirps, and whistles, but are also capable of speaking Common and Aquan. As an Axolmar character, you'll have access to a suite of unique racial traits that reflect your aqua

Language

They have their own language, a series of clicks, chirps, and whistles, but are also capable of speaking Common and Aquan.

Age

Axolmar reach maturity around the age of 15 and typically live to be around 80 years old. However, some Axolmar have been known to live up to 100 years or more, thanks in part to their incredible regenerative abilities which can help stave off the effects of aging. Axolmar age more slowly than humans, and often retain their youthful appearance well into old age.

Alignment

Axolmar tend towards a neutral alignment, valuing community and cooperation over individual ambition or conflict. They are generally peaceful and strive to maintain harmony with their environment and the creatures around them. However, they will defend themselves and their homes fiercely if threatened, and are not afraid to take up arms to protect what is theirs. While Axolmar are generally good-natured and kind, there are always exceptions, and some Axolmar may be swayed towards more selfish or malevolent actions if they believe it is necessary to protect their community.

Size

Axolmar stand between 4 and 5 feet tall, and weigh between 80 and 120 pounds on average. They have a slender, humanoid shape, with long, slender tails that help propel them through the water. Despite their somewhat diminutive size, Axolmar are surprisingly strong and agile, able to maneuver quickly and deftly both on land and in the water.

Proficiencies

You gain proficiency in athletics and nature checks.

Ability Score Increase

You get a +2 and a +1 to put in whatever abilities you choose.

Dark Vision

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.

Amphibious

You can breathe both air and water.

Limb Regeneration

When you take damage that would sever a limb or digit, you can expend a hit die and take a short rest to regrow the lost appendage. The regrowth process takes 1d6+1 days, during which time you cannot use the regenerating limb or digit.

Bioluminescence

The Axolmar can emit a soft glow from their frilly gills and other parts of their body, illuminating dark underwater environments. They can activate or deactivate this ability as a bonus action, and the glow lasts for up to 1 hour before fading. While glowing, the Axolmar gains advantage on Perception checks that rely on sight in dark or dimly lit environments.

Poison Resistance

The Axolmar's unique biology makes them resistant to most poisons and toxins. They have advantage on saving throws against poison and have resistance to poison damage.