Homebrew Scroom Species Details
Lore
Scroom are an intelligent race of humanoid fungus that were created by Mother Earth. They are noted to have all come from a greater hive known as " Scroomville " However, as of recently they have become more widespread across the land. They are found in all sorts of places, being able to live in a multitude of different places. Some scrooms are more adapted to different environments, these scroom are delineated by their Fungi's. Some Scroom live in earthier environments and therefore are of a larger build with more rounded caps, these kinds are referred to as Truffles, or Scrooms that commonly inhabit caves having more lanky builds and caps that glow, these are referred to as Luxae. But the most common Fungi is Mycenae, sporting an average build that is able to adapt to a variety of fighting styles. These Scrooms vary in many ways but they all share these common features. Lack of bones, immunity to poison, the ability to burrow into certain surfaces, and their ability to feed from sunlight. They have a natural affinity for poison based abilities, and are usually found to be druids. Some varieties of Scroom are more commonly found to be warriors however, Truffles are commonly found to be martial fighters, and Luxae are known for dabbling in the arcane. Of course, they aren't locked into these roles, as all of them are capable of a variety of different specialties. The insides of their bodies consist mostly of an unknown dangerous substance, it has been temporarily named [ Cordis ] until further research can be done on the liquid. The liquid is green in color, and is very toxic, it should not be ingested or touched by any means. The agreed upon theory is that they developed this to avoid being eaten by foragers. And after they became humanoid they kept this trait, making them harder to fight if you rely on bite attacks. Their life cycles are exceedingly long but simple, an easy way to tell the age of a Scroom is based on it's cap. Their caps become longer and larger with age, and in vice-versa for younger Scrooms, having smaller bud-like caps.
Scroom names
Scroom names must include a FUNG somewhere in them. Ex: Funguster, Fungbeth, Fungill, Etc.
Inheirently Racist
Scrooms are brought up with the idea that all surface-dwelling races are inferior to them and they seek to destroy the earth. This manifests as a passive racism towards any race that lives above the ground.
Scroom Traits
Scrooms are a fungal species, having a variety of plant and toxin based abilities.Fungi
Truffles - Larger, bulkier Scrooms that are adapted well to fighting
Luxae - Lankier, skinnier Scrooms that are smarter and more inquisitive
Mycenae - The most common Scroom, suited well for a multitude of things
Toxic
You are completely and utterly immune to all forms of poison and toxins, whether it be gas or liquid based.
Return to The Dark Ages
You are naturally weak to Fire and Radiant damage
Boneless
You lack bones of any kind, all forms of crippling, breaking, or dislocating of a limb has no effect on you due to this
Spore Cloud
As an action, you can release a 15ft radius of poisonous gas around you. For every round that someone is inside this cloud they take 1d6 poison damage and have disadvantage on all rolls. This ability can be used once per long rest, with its number of uses increasing by 1 at 3rd, 6th, and 9th level. This cloud can be dispersed by fire, wind, or strong force. It can also be contained within a barrier that fits it's radius. If you are a luxae, your spore cloud gains an extra 15ft to its radius and an extra 1d6 poison damage.
Burrow
As an action, you can sink yourself into the ground and submerge your body beneath the soil. Afterwards, you are able to move beneath the ground at a speed of 15ft. From 1st level onwards, this action can only be preformed on soft ground. At 5th level you can burrow on hard surfaces (i.e stone, metal) At 10th level you can burrow in rough terrain and whatever else you may find yourself standing on. This action cannot be preformed on terrain that lacks depth.