Homebrew Cylin Species Details

Cylin are a fascinating race, born from the ancient art of Biomancy. These enigmatic beings possess a unique and adaptable biology that sets them apart from other races. With their distinctive feature being a central eye that can transform into a mouth as needed, Cylin exhibit a truly remarkable versatility in their physiology.

Appearance: Cylin possess an intriguing and striking appearance. Their bodies are lithe and humanoid, with a natural grace to their movements. The most distinctive aspect of a Cylin's visage is their central eye, which serves as their primary sensory organ. This large and expressive eye is capable of shifting and transforming into a functional mouth, allowing Cylin to alternate between sight and taste as the situation demands. This incredible ability gives them unparalleled versatility in perception while still being able to eat.

Biomantic Origins: The Cylin race traces its origins to the ancient practice of Biomancy, a mysterious branch of magic that harnesses the power of living organisms. Long ago, a group of powerful Biomancers experimented with blending different life forms, resulting in the creation of the first Cylin. Through countless iterations and refining of their creations, the Biomancers perfected the unique abilities of the Cylin race, culminating in the present-day incarnation of these remarkable beings.

Adaptive Biology: Cylin possess an innate ability to adapt their biology to suit their needs. Their central eye acts as a highly efficient sensory organ, granting them superior vision and perception. When necessary, this eye seamlessly transforms into a mouth, enabling them to consume food. Cylin can alternate between their eye and mouth forms with ease, making them incredibly adaptable in various situations.

Society and Culture: Cylin society is built upon a deep reverence for Biomancy and the study of living organisms. They value knowledge and wisdom, and their communities are often found near areas rich in natural resources and diverse wildlife. Cylin possess a strong sense of curiosity and exploration, constantly seeking to expand their understanding of the world. Their adaptable biology has also made them natural diplomats and mediators, as they possess the ability to observe and analyze situations from multiple perspectives.

Adventuring Cylin: Due to their inquisitive nature and desire for knowledge, many Cylin are drawn to the life of an adventurer. Their adaptability and unique abilities make them valuable members of any adventuring party. Cylin can provide keen insights into complex situations, navigate treacherous terrains with ease, and utilize their eye to gather and notice vital information.

Roleplaying a Cylin: Playing a Cylin offers a wealth of roleplaying opportunities. You can embody their curiosity, constantly seeking new experiences and knowledge. The ability to switch between their eye and mouth forms allows for intriguing interactions with other races, as you may choose to emphasize non-verbal communication or display a mesmerizing transformation. Cylin characters can also grapple with questions of identity, pondering the nature of their unique biology and the ancient art that birthed their race.

Cylin Traits

Cylins get the following traits:

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid and an Aberration.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Improved Perception

This feature gives you three bonuses when your eye is in use:

• You can discern colors and details beyond the normal capabilities of most creatures.
• You have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
• You have advantage on all perception checks that require sight.

Biomantic Vitality

Due to your Biomantic nature you have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned and disease.

Limited Truesight

You can spend a bonus action and a use of this ability to gain 10 feet of truesight for a minute. You can use this feature as many times equal to your proficiency bonus and the uses recharge every long rest.

Languages

You know Common and one other language of your choice.