Homebrew Child of Hephaestus Species Details

Heavily guided by Bxnes' "Demigod" homebrew race. 

When the immortal gods get frisky, humans always seem to be willing to bear their children. Depending on which god is getting frisky, demigods are born with varying abilities and traits. Although the Greek gods are named here, the themes are quite generic and the Greek gods could be replaced with members of the Roman, Norse, or  Faerun pantheons.

Demigods look like any other human, but are typically slightly more attractive and less prone to blemishes and similar markings. Most gods never meet their children and rarely claim them as their own. Upon reaching puberty and into adulthood, many start to show signs of their godly parentage with amazing feats or abilities. Demigods find their way into all walks of life and most can go their whole lives without knowing what they truly are. Although their longevity gives them away eventually.

Child of Hephaestus Traits

Demigods, as different as they are, all share a natural toughness and link to their godly parent.

Ability Score Increase

Con +1

Child of Hephaestus

You are a child of a god of smiths and the forge. Possible domains for your godly parent include Knowledge, Creation, Fire, Forge, or Metal.

Friend of Fire

You learn the Produce Flame cantrip and 2nd Level Heat Metal. Heat Metal can be used once per day.

Child of the Forge

You are immune to fire and fire damage. You gain proficiency with any 2 tools of your choice.

Forge to Battle

You are proficient with all item types you have made.

Age

Demigods age at the same rate as humans, however they live significantly longer. On average, they can live about 300 years.

Alignment

A demigod’s alignment depends greatly on the alignment of their godly parent. However, the demigod’s human heritage can sometimes greatly influence a child’s alignment, causing even daughters and sons of even the most evil gods to be paragons of good and law.

Size

Demigods come in the same sizes as humans, ranging from 5 feet to well over 6 feet. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and language of your choice.

Parent's Assistance

When you roll a 1 on any ability check, save, or attack, you may reroll the die. You must use the second value. You get this once per short or long rest.