Homebrew Arthropod Vessel Species Details

 

Being of the Void

Artificially created by the Pale King and the White Lady, Arthropod Vessel's, often spoken of as only Vessel's, are but hollow shells, allowed to move by the Shades residing inside them, and maintaining sanity by the Soul bestowed upon them.

Every Vessel shares the same basic appearance. A thick black carapace, a cloak around their shoulders, void black eyes, and a pure white mask of differing shape, often including 2 or more horns. Seeming to lack a mouth, it is unsure how a Vessel speaks, yet they are able to communicate with ease.

Protector of Hallownest

Created in order to maintain balance in the kingdom, and hold back the Infection, Arthropod Vessels are often skilled warriors. Often relying on their carapace to resist damage, or their agility to avoid it, a fight with an Arthropod Vessel is almost always tough. Due to their small size and lightweight build, they will often dart into the enemy in order to attack, before dashing back to avoid damage, and releasing a powerful attack using their Soul.

Able to heal their Carapace by focusing the Soul within them, and regaining their Soul through the blood of their enemies, Arthropod Vessels will often be able to fight for an extended period of time. Due to them not requiring sleep, or nourishment of any kind, they are able to fight for days on end, only ceasing their battle when they die, or their opponent dies. Very rarely is surrender an option to a Arthropod Vessel.

Void and Soul

During the creation of an Arthropod Vessel, a hollow carapace is infused with Void. The void alone, given life, is naught but a mindless beast, but once infused with a Soul, an Arthropod Vessel is created

Arthropod Vessel Traits

All Vessels have differing appearances but all have the same ability's.

Born of Void

You are immune to becoming frightened.

Mind Link

You cannot speak out loud but you can speak telepathically up to 60ft. The being that you talk to must know at least one of your languages.

Size

Arthropod vessels find themselves to be shorter than most creatures they meet. Your size is Small to Medium.

Movement Speed

Your movement speed is 30ft.

Born of Void

You do not ever roll death saves. When you reach 0 hp you teleport to the place you last long/short rested. You tern into a Shade you have half of your original hp plus your level. You have to find your mask that was left behind when you died and if you get to your mask you restore all your original benefits. If you die as a Shade you are gone forever, you get no death saves, no return.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Undercommon, and Bug.

Ability Score Increase

You get a +2 in of your choice and +1 of your choice.

Natural Armor

When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray

Hollow Body

You don't require food or water to survive. You also have advantage on Constitution saves. You also only long rest for 4 hours in a trance like state.