Homebrew Echidnoid Species Details
Echidoids are a unique and fascinating people that originate from the feywilds. These small, spiky creatures are reminiscent of hedgehogs and porcupines. Echidnoids possess a tough, spiny exterior that provides them with both protection and a distinct appearance.
Echidnoid Traits
Echidnoids have a unique set of characteristics:Size
Echidnoids range between 4 to 5 feet tall, weighing up to 150lbs. Your size is small.
Speed
Echidnoids are a slow people, with a top speed of 25ft. However, they possess a superior burrowing speed of 40ft.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution Score increases by 2. Additionally, your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Thorny Embrace
As a reaction, you can curl up into a ball, granting you a plus five bonus to your Armour Class. Anything that attempts to hit you during this form takes 1d6 + your proficiency bonus piercing damage. To use this feature you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armour. Additionally, when you are hit with an unarmed strike, you can deal 1d4 piercing damage back.
Darkvision
You gain Darkvision out to a distance of 120ft. You can see in dim light as if it were bright light, and bright light as if it were dim light. You can’t discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey.
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