Homebrew Gargoyle Species Details

Gargoyles are creatures of both flesh and stone, protectors of both structures and creatures alike. Despite their devil-like appearance, they are not evil creatures. They were created to guard and instill fear on any who desire to harm that which gargoyles protect.

 

Gargoyle Traits

You have the following racial traits.

saving throws

saving throws

Creature Type

You are a Construct.

Size

Gargoyles are between 5 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 500 and 800 pounds.

Speed

Your walking speed is 25 ft.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 90 feet of yourself as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Night Flight

Thanks to your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armor. You have advantage in Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) skills while in dim or dark light.

Frightening Presence

You have proficiency in the Intimation skill.

Stone Fortitude

As a creature originally of the night, you can rest during the night with full awareness. Instead of sleeping, you enter an inactive state for 4 hours each day. You do not dream in this state; you are fully aware of your surroundings and notice approaching enemies and other events as normal. Additionally, while you are not wearing armor your AC is 13 + your Constitution modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shields benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

Natural Weapons

You have claws on your hands and talons on your feet. They are considered natural weapons and deal slashing damage of 1d6 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier.

False Appearances

While you remain motionless, you are indistinguishable from an inanimate statue and have advantage in deception when trying to pass yourself off as a structure.

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