Homebrew Earthen Firbolg Species Details

Born from the tumultuous history of feuds and exiles, the Earthen Firbolg are a race of giant-kin forged in the crucible of conflict. Once kin to the Feywilde Firbolg, their paths diverged in a haze of animosity, leading these clans to traverse the Material plane as nomads before finding solace within the depths of the Elemental Plane of Earth. Here, amid the unyielding stone and the cavernous expanse, they carved out a haven known as the Marble Kingdom, ruled by a resolute High Monarch.

Masters of survival and adaptability, the Earthen Firbolg have evolved to become the vanguard against the encroaching darkness. The call to arms against malevolent Archomentals resonates within them, and they mobilize their formidable clans as elite warriors to raid and liberate regions tainted by the grip of evil elementals. Their purpose unites them, a collective oath etched into their very essence, the memories of their tumultuous history made tangible through inked promises that mark their weathered skin.

Deep within their hearts, an unquenchable resentment simmers against Ogremoch, the Evil Prince of Earth. This burning enmity fuels their determination to cleanse the realm of his malevolent influence, an indomitable spirit passed down from generation to generation, whispered like ancient secrets around campfires.

For the Earthen Firbolg, words hold a profound weight, a treasure that sustains their identity and holds their scattered history together. Tattooing their bodies with pledges of honor and tales of their resilience, they bear their commitments proudly, showcasing their unity in the face of adversity. Each mark is a testament to their unwavering resolve, a symbol of their bond with both the past and the future.

Steeped in the legacy of turmoil and tenacity, the Earthen Firbolg stand as a testament to the strength of those who rise from the ashes of discord. In their presence, one can feel the weight of history etched onto their beings, a living embodiment of unyielding determination and the formidable spirit that courses through their veins.

Earthen Firbolg Traits

Earthen Firbolg share a number of traits in common with each other.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Earthen Firbolg have longer lifespans when compared to humans. They enter adulthood in their in their 20th year and usually live less than 700 years.

Size

Earth Firbolg are between 9 and 12 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 400 pounds. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Earth Magic

If you can contact with earth, rock or stone, you gain tremorsense within 60 feet of you. In addition, you can cast Mold Earth and Magic Stone once per long rest.

Stone’s Endurance

You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. You can use this trait equal to your strength modifier. After you use exhausted all uses of this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Powerful Build

You have advantage on grappling creatures your size or smaller. In addition, as a bonus action you can Throw or Crush a grappled target.
Throw. The grappled creature must make a DC (Strength + Proficiency) Strength saving throw, on a failure the target is thrown 3d4 + your strength modifier in feet away. If the target hits the ground of terrain, it takes bludgeoning damage equal to half the total distance.
Crush. The grappled creature must make a DC (Strength + Proficiency) Strength saving throw, on a failure the target takes 2d4 bludgeoning damage.

Weapon Training

You have proficiency with handaxe, battleaxe, and warhammer.

Languages

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