Homebrew Amphirit Species Details

Uncountable eons ago, in a long bygone era, the material plane was dominated by the Nightmarsh, a wild plane home to the early forest spirits, and the domain of Forg, the Pond King. Of course, over time, the swamp began to shrink, as the rest of the world overtook it. But the Nightmarsh may never fade entirely...that is, as long as its guardians, the Amphirits, remain. 

— Excerpt from "The History of the Material Plane"

Born of spirits, cased in mud, the Amphirits are stalwart protectors of spirits and nature, tending to the marshes and rivers in their homeland, the Nightmarsh, a swamp bathed in ethereal twilight, where nature spirits roam and play. Created by the Pond King Forg by fusing a tadpole spirit with that of a mud body, the Amphirits are devoted to the Pond King's ideals.

Spawn of the Nightmarsh

 

Amphirits take the appearance of bipedal amphibians, mainly Frogs and salamanders, with 3 fingers on each hand, as well as an opposable thumb. While they vary wildly in color, most Amphirits tend to have red-tipped hands and feet. Amphirits are also quite short and lightweight, only ranging about 3-4 feet in height, and only weighing about 60-80 pounds.

The More The Merrier

 

Amphirits are fairly social, living in large communities near rivers and ponds. While most Amphirit communities are comprised mainly of just Amphirits, they are generally accepting of all races that enter the Nightmarsh, though they do not take kindly to those who disrespect the Nightmarsh, and, by extension, its spirit inhabitants.

When an Amphirit metamorphosizes into an adult, they often embark on a voyage outside the Nightmarsh, serving as a celebration, a time of reflection, and a way to spread the protection and ideals of Pond King Forg.

Amphirit Names

Amphirits don't assign gender to names, so names aren't limited to one gender. Amphirit names tend to sound similar to words related to amphibians(frog, toad, dart, etc.), or sometimes a physical characteristic(Blue, Green, etc.). However, they tend to have strange spelling and pronunciation(Frog -> Phroug).

Amphirit Names: Phroug, Thoad, Dhart, Bwellfroug, Caecil, Thadphol, Askautl, Blau, Reid, Gren

 

 

Amphirit Traits

As an Amphirit, you share many unique abilities amongst your people.

Amphibious

You can breath on land and underwater.

Frog Climb

You may climb any vertical surface in any direction, as long as you are not holding anything in your hands.

Amphispeak

You can speak to any amphibian you come across.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Due to their spiritual nature, as well as the fact they were created from earth, Amphirits tend to live quit long lifespans, rivaling even that of the elves. Amphirits start as tadpoles, and metamorphosize into adults at around the age of 100. They live to about 1000-1500 years, sometimes even living to 2000 on some rare occasions.

Size

Amphirits tend to be smaller than humans, averaging about 3-4 feet and weighing only about 60-80 pounds. Your size is medium or small, and you choose upon character creation.

Speed

Your base walking, climbing, and swimming speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Marshli. Marshli is the ancient language spoken amongst the spirits of the Nightmarsh. The language consists mainly of croaks, buzzes and squeaks.