Homebrew Demi-Dragon Species Details
A single crimson-scaled runt of a dragon stands defiant
amidst an orcish warband, waving their axes in anticipation
of an easy kill. With a roar, fire lights up the forest clearing as
she charges fearlessly, driving the startled orcs back with a
ferocity that belies her modest size.
The azure dragon studies the wizard's arcane runes, his
companions waiting close by. Jotting a note down in his
beloved journal, he inhales deeply, leeching the magical
energy right out of the protective ward. With a satisfied smirk,
he leads his companions deeper into the wizard's sanctum.
Within a stone temple upon an icy mountaintop, a dragon
sage sits in meditation. He was content to weather the
blizzard that would soon leave him stranded and isolated,
warmed only by the soft glow of the smoldering sphere of fire
which he held aloft in supplication. He relished the chance to
reflect upon the events of his journey.
Though each of these demi-dragons tell a different story,
they share a similar background—they were once humanoids
who underwent a metamorphic transformation that changed
their body. Those that are so afflicted are rare, but each must
learn to live with the consequences in their own way.
Each demi-dragon is different, with some drawing heavily
upon the essence of true dragons, while others defy such
comparisons. Many demi-dragons are ostracized by those
around them. Some relish their new form, while others
loathe what has been done to them, but all are linked by the
circumstances surrounding their transformation.
Demi-Dragon Traits
Your draconic nature manifests in a variety of shared traits.Ability Score Increase.
Your Strength score increases by
2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age.
A demi-dragon can live for roughly four hundred
years, starting from when they were first transformed.
Creature Type.
Your are a Dragon.
Size.
Demi-dragons have a body mass that is identical to
that of their previous form. At most, a demi-dragon stands 4
feet tall from shoulder to the ground, and measures no longer
than 16 feet from snout to tail tip, of which their body
accounts for a maximum of 5 feet. Your size is Medium.
Speed.
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Aided Jump and Flight.
Your wings provide you with lift. You gain
a fly speed of 30 feet. And your maximum jump
distance for high and long jumps is doubled,
and you do not need to take a running start. This extra
distance costs movement as normal.
Darkvision.
You have superior vision in dark and dim
conditions. 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.
Dragon Scales.
Your magical essence enhances your
protective scales. While you aren't wearing armor, your
Armor Class equals 10 + your Constitution modifier + your
Charisma modifier.
Mythic Build.
You count as one size category larger when
determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can
push, drag, or lift. And allies can ride upon you without slowing you down.
Your claws have enough manual dexterity to manipulate most
objects as normal, but you have disadvantage on attack rolls
made with object weapons, and receive no benefit from
wielding shields. In order to wear armor, you must have it
specially constructed, costing three times the normal rate.
As well as items that require fine control or magic items require
specific construction, costing twice the normal rate.
As well as you require double the amount of food needed per day.
Natural Weapons.
You have access to an arsenal of
natural weapons. These natural weapons count as melee
martial weapons for you, and you are proficient with them.
You can use them to make melee weapon attacks, and you
add your Strength modifier to the attack and damage rolls
when you attack with them. Your fanged maw deals 1d12
piercing damage on a hit. Your lashing tail has a reach of 10
feet and deals 1d10 bludgeoning damage. Your rending claws
deal 1d6 slashing damage. When you take the Attack action
and attack with your claw, you can use your bonus action to
make an additional claw attack.
Inheritance.
Your connection to a particular type of true
dragon manifests as an interest in a specific subject. You gain
proficiency with one of the following skills of your choice:
Arcana, Acrobatics, Deception, History, and Persuasion.
Languages.
You can speak, read, and write Common,
Draconic, and one other language of your choice.
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