Homebrew Deep Scion (Re-Awakened) Species Details

The Kraken Arathronis, known as the Seigemaster of Shadecast, during his lengthened life, amassed a gigantic army of sworn sailors at his service. These slaves were once given a choice: death or service, and chose service.

Most deep scions were once sailors or merchants, who were cast away to the ocean, and on their dying breath, swore alleigance to the kraken. This tumultuous alliance magically rendered and warped their bodies permanently, resulting in a bi-morphic creature: one form to dwell among the land folk and gain intel for their master; the other for smoothly gliding through the oceans with no issue.

However...

The Kraken, Arathronis is now dead. In his wake, he left over 300 Deep Scions, who were under his power, to fend for themselves. The Scions have now gained their own autonomy once again, and it is unknown what lies in their future. In a blink, all those creatures who had the whole of The Coarse Branch Peninsula under seige on land, have now lost their connections to the kraken, and now, have gained the ability to make their own decisions.

Some deep scions remain true to the Kraken, and still some others are forced to be tied to that of the kraken priests, a militant group of powerful magic users that remain devout to the kraken even after its death. The Re-Awoken Deep Scion race must be ever-vigilant if they are to survive the aftermath of their old master's call, and if they wish to keep their independence from those who wish to take their freedom away.

Deep Scion (Re-Awakened) Traits

Bi-Morphic (Humanoid Form / Hybrid Form), Amphibious, Psychic Screech, Claw, Bite, STR, CHA

Claw and Tooth (Hybrid)

Bite and Claws are melee options

Transformation (Hybrid)

The strange coalescence of magical power provided by a now-dead master is a hard burden to bare. While you gain the ability to transform into your powerful oceanic alter ego, you also risk the chance of losing yourself to the strange overpowering sensations of your primal self as well.

Transform. Use a Bonus Action to shapechange between Hybrid and Humanoid Forms. You have the ability to strike with razor sharp claws or massive bite, and can now swim 40 feet naturally with your ocean-driven body.

Vulnerable Mind. You have Disadvantage on Intelligence Saving Throws while transformed in Hybrid. The longer you stay in this state, the longer you risk falling into an old, more primal way of living.

Psychic Screech (Hybrid)

A remainder of the power from the Kraken, you are able to psychically screech. The screech can be heard for 300 feet radius, and any creature within 30 foot range of this is affected by it. In water, the psychic screech also telepathically transmits the deep scion’s memories of the last 24 hours to any kraken priest, regardless of distance, so long as they are in the same body of water.

Unleash a ear-shattering psychic screech, leaving all creatures dazed in its wake. On a failed save, all creatures in a 30 ft. radius become Stunned.

Deep Scion (Re-Awakened) Traits

Ability Score Increase. Strength +2, Charisma +1.

Natural Proficiency. Proficiency Stealth, Proficiency Deception

Age. Re-Awakened Deep Scions live the perceived normal age of their original Humanoid race.

Size. Same size as their original humanoid race.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write the languages you knew before. As well, you were bestowed with the ability to Speak Aquan and communicate in Thieve's Cant.