Homebrew Clayborn Species Details
The Clayborn are a mysterious and ancient race of beings, created by the gods themselves from the earth and given life. The story goes that the gods were concerned with the welfare of the people of the land, and so they created the Clayborn to help them in times of need. The Clayborn were crafted from the very earth itself, and were given the power to change their shape at will, as well as to transform parts of their body into weapons and tools.
Physically, the Clayborn resemble humanoid figures made entirely of clay. They are malleable and pliable, and can reshape their limbs and features as they desire. Their skin is always slightly wet and can take on any color, from earthy browns and greens to vibrant blues and purples. Their eyes are solid black orbs, with their pupils made of gemstones, shimmering and sparkling in the light.
Clayborn are a solitary race, with no known culture or community. They are typically encountered alone or in small groups, and seem to have little interest in the affairs of other races. They are often called upon by those in need, and will occasionally offer their services to those they deem worthy.
Clayborn Traits
Traits of the Clayborn are based on there claybodyMalleable Form
You can use an action to transform one of your limbs or body parts into a weapon or tool of your choice, such as a sword or shield. This transformation lasts for 1 hour or until you use an action to revert it. You can create a maximum of two such items at a time, and after a long rest. To create an object you need your body to analyse it ones. The object gets destroyed by analysing it.
Clayborn Weaponry
You have proficiency with all weapons that you create using your Malleable Form ability. If another player or enemy takes your weapon from you or you lose it, the weapon immediately reverts back to its original clay form. On a Net 1 with the weapon is destroyed.
Clayborn Physiology
As long as they touch earth, they don't need to eat, drink, and they are immune to disease and poisens.
Earthen Nature
When reduced to 0 hit points, instead of falling unconscious, you revert to your true form and turn into a statue made of clay. While in this form, you cannot take actions. At the end of each of your turns while in statue form, you must make a death saving throw, as if you were dying. If you fail three of these saving throws, you are destroyed and cannot be restored to life by any means short of a wish spell or divine intervention.
Languages
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.
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Proficiency
One skill proficiency
Susceptible to Drying Out
Since the Clayborn are made entirely of clay, they may be susceptible to drying out if they spend too much time in dry or arid environments. This could lead to a reduction in their physical abilities or even cause them to become immobile until they are rehydrated.
Elemental Vulnerability
Clayborn always have resistance to slashing damage and Piercing but vulnerability to fire and ice attacks. When you take slashing or piercing damage, you take only half the damage you would normally take, and when you take fire, ice or bludgening damage, you take 2 times the damage.
Shapechanger
Once per long rest, you can transform your body to mimic the appearance of any humanoid creature of your size or smaller, as well as alter your body parts to create utility items. You can maintain this form for up to 1 hour, or until you use an action to revert to your true form. While in this form, you cannot use any racial traits or abilities that require your true form. The Clayborn must have seen the humanoid form or item they wish to mimic.