Homebrew Zora Species Details

Mysterious and lovely creatures, the Zora are competent divers, lancers, and jewel crafters. Living within a giant statue honoring their homeland, the Zora quietly protect the world from the torrents which would swallow it whole.

The Zora are fish-like humanoids who have smooth, scaled skin of various hues and shades. Rather than growing hair, they have fin like extremities which cause their head to resemble a shark or dolphin. Zora bodies are slender, built for aquadynamics, the men having more muscle mass while then women have gentler curves.

The Zora tend to avoid clothing as a whole, opting to wear accessories instead. Headbands, necklaces, bracelets and anklets are all common among the Zora. Those who take up arms may wear sleek breast plates and bracers to help protect themselves.The Zora live for a very long time, and this longevity impacts their society greatly. Those who are in power among the Zora stay there for a very long time, leading to strict adherence to tradition and grudges to be held for ages. This does not stop the young from dreaming and acting to bring change to their home. There is tension between the elders and the young often over the thought of changing their ways.

Zora make their home in the water systems of the eastern Lanayru Province. This region has many rivers and lakes all interconnected, along with large reservoires which the Zora protect. Their famous home of Zora's Domain is a giant sculpture, crafted from the large stores of ore located in their region. It demonstrates not only their skill as stonemasons, but their Zora pride.

The Zora can live comfortably in their domain for their entire lives, without the need to stray too far from their home. Some Zora may leave their land in search of adventure or to see the world, but most will only step out into the world in search of assistance against imminent disasters.

Long distance travel is a problem for the Zora if they do not seek the shelter of water, as their skin will dry out over time, leading to illness and eventually death.

Zora Traits

Zora names are normally quite simple, often having no more than two syllables, and female names sometimes have a melodic tone.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2 and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Of the Lake

You are immune to the negative effects of a deep underwater environment. You have Darkvision 120 feet and can see normally in underwater darkness out to 60 feet.

Slippery

You have advantage on escape attempts against grapples and restraints.

Soaked Skin

You are vulnerable to lightning damage, and you are considered to have only drunk half enough water or less on any day you do not fully immerse your body in water.

Zora's Grace

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed.