Homebrew True Dragonborn Species Details

 

Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the true dragonborn are rarely seen, hiding the shadows of classic dragonborn. The offspring of true dragons and sometimes draconic gods, true dragonborn hatched from dragon eggs, after they were touched by magic, a spell, known only to the three dragon gods, Asgorath, Bahamut, and Tiamat. True dragonborn are oftentimes faithful servants to their respectful gods. They serve either the evil Chromatic, the good Metallic, or the middle ground, Gem.

Proud Dragon Kin

True dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, and like them and unlike classic dragonborn, they have both a tail and wings. The first true dragonborn, only three, were born to the dragons gods themselves, Asgorath, Bahamut and Tiamat. These three are worshipped alongside the dragons gods, as dragonborn gods, by all the true dragonborn that came after them. They are not mentioned themselves, by these dragonborn, preferring to keep secret, the reason most think true dragonborn worship only dragons. True dragonborn come in whatever color dragon egg they hatched from. They stand at 7 feet tall, half a foot taller than classic dragonborn, and weigh only about 250 pounds. They have talon-like hands and feet, their tails are about one and a half times longer than their bodies, and their wings can reach a span of up to 20 feet.

Self-Sufficient Clans

To any dragonborn, including true dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position.

A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a dragonborn.

Though all dragonborn strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.

True Dragonborn Names

True dragonborn are given personal names at birth by their dragon parents. They join a clan, giving them their clan name, which they put before their personal names. Over time, these dragonborn gain last names, but not like classic dragonborn, and more like true dragons.

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit

Last Names: The Blind, Moonbreaker, The Mighty, Marbletooth, The Lost Mind, Phantomteeth, The Corrupted, Silverclaws, The Enchanting, Rageforger, The Adored

True Dragonborn Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.

Ability Score Increase

Increase one ability by 4 and increase a different one by 2, or you increase three different scores by 2.

Age

Young dragonborn 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 15. Unlike classic dragonborn, true dragonborn, depending on their ancestry, live to be around 1,050 years (White) to 2,200 (Gold).

Size

Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 7 feet tall and averaging about 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your base flying speed is 60 feet. Your base swimming speed is 30 feet.

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage immunity are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.

Draconic Ancestry

DRAGON	DAMAGE TYPE	BREATH WEAPON
Black	Acid	5 by 45 ft. line (Dex. save)
Blue	Lightning	5 by 60 ft. line (Dex. save)
Brass	Fire	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Bronze	Lightning	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Copper	Acid	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Gold	Fire	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Green	Poison	45 ft. cone (Con. save)
Red	Fire	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Silver	Cold	45 ft. cone (Con. save)
White	Cold	45 ft. cone (Con. save)
Amethyst	Force	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Crystal	Radiant	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Emerald	Psychic	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Sapphire	Thunder	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Topaz	Necrotic	45 ft. cone (Dex. save)

Breath Weapon

You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d8 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d8 at 6th level, 4d8 at 11th level, and 5d8 at 16th level.

Damage Immunity

You have immunity to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.

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.