Homebrew Tannaruk Species Details

"The crack of thunder, the whisper of wind between the trees, the roar of battle; this is the call of the Tannaruk. We are guardians of nature, living with the natural world in symbiosis. And for those who seek its destruction? We return them to the dirt that birthed them. This was once my call oh so long ago... but nature is a fickle beast. In time, all things die, even her guardians. But I will never let us go forgotten into the night. The Tannaruk live forever!"

— Racza, the Death Cursed

Bestial and wise, Tannaruk stand as nature's guardians in the world. Preferring a quiet life, if forced into violence they are capable and vicious opponents, capable of wielding the deadly magics of nature or simply ripping their enemies apart with their brute strength. Tannaruk are gentle giants, but like most giants... should never be provoke into open combat.

Ancient and Powerful

Tannaruks’ thick hide, bovine tails, massive horns, exotic appearance, and gargantuan builds make their primordial heritage plain for all to see. Tannaruk stand between 7 and a half and 10 feet tall and usually weigh between 450 and 650 pounds.

Tannaruk are often marked by varying tattoos, each one denoting a different meaning. These tattoos are almost always simple in design, featuring no more than one colour and a simple tribal design. One may denote a Tannaruk as a great war chief or powerful priest, or an exile and outcast, or perhaps a great or memorable moment in their life. Regardless of the reason, every Tannaruk has many tattoos to show off who they are. 

Tribes and Warbands

Whether it a peaceful tribe of hunter-gatherers or a merciless war band plaguing the countryside, every Tannaruk always travels with a herd of its people. 

Tannaruk Names

Tannaruk usually have names based around the area they were born, the names taken from their mother tongue of Primordial. A Tannaruk born in the mountains may be given the name of Væsra (or Crag), whilst a Tannaruk born in the forest may be named Læfe (or Leaf). Tannaruk may also adopt a name in common if they so choose.

Male Tannaruk Names: Racza, Væsra, Tajärn, Vahlök, Vænir

Female Tannaruk Names: Læfe, Elwÿth, Glæsha, Rivæ, Tazrá

Lost Among Civilization

Most Tannaruk tend to avoid modern civilization. Those who do not are met with stares at best and pitchforks at worst. The few welcomed into civilization's embrace are often employed as mercenaries, their massive stature and threatening visage serving as a powerful asset. Then there are the rare few who wish to aid humanity, sharing what they know in the hopes of saving what remains of the spark of nature within the ever modernizing world.

Tannaruk Traits

Born of the very powers that formed the material plane, Tannaruk exhibit certain unique traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

A creature of primal nature, Tannaruk live to be quite old. They reach adulthood at age 18 and live to the age 500 or so.

Alignment

Creatures of Primordial origin, Tannaruk tend to lean towards chaos and neutrality. Though good and evil Tannaruk certainly exist as well.

Size

Tannaruk are hulking mountains of flesh, meat and leathery hide, racing from 7ft. to well over 9ft. tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your primordial blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Menacing

You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Aggressive

As a bonus action, I can move up to my speed toward an enemy that I can see or hear. I must end my move closer to this enemy than I started.

Primordial Ancestry

You learn the Druidcraft cantrip.

You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts and plants. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial.