Homebrew Chrono-Toad Species Details

Chrono-Toads are a mysterious race, dwelling in ancient marshes where time seems to weave in strange patterns. Possessing amphibious traits and keen temporal awareness, they exhibit a deep connection to the ephemerality of existence. Legends say that their toad-like features are a result of an ancient pact with a time deity.

Chrono-Toads are often contemplative, viewing time as a river to navigate rather than a force to resist. Some individuals become powerful time mages, using their unique temporal perceptions to influence events and protect their marshy homes. Others embark on journeys to explore the complexities of time and space.

Despite their mystical abilities, Chrono-Toads are often overlooked by other races due to their reclusive nature. However, those who befriend a Chrono-Toad find steadfast allies with a profound understanding of the intricate dance of moments.

Chrono-Toad Traits

Your Chrono-Toad character has an assortment of inborn abilities, part and parcel of Chrono-Toad nature.

Chrono-Blink

As a reaction to being hit by an attack, you can briefly manipulate time to blink out of existence, imposing disadvantage on the attack roll. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus (a minimum of once). You regain all expended uses after finishing a long rest. 

Temporal Jaunt

As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Starting at 3rd level, you also gain resistance to all damage when you teleport using this trait. The resistance lasts until the start of your next turn. During that time, you appear ghostly and translucent.

Ability Score Increase

Choose an Ability Score to increase by 2 and another by 1. 

Age

Chrono-Toads mature to adulthood in a single year, but have been known to live up to aeons.

Alignment

Chrono-Toads are often neutral in alignment, but their attitudes can vary widely.

Size

Chrono-Toads stand between 2 ½ and 3 ½ feet tall and average about 30 pounds. Your size is Small.

Arboreal Alertness

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet, and you have a climbing speed of 25 feet.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Poison Immunity

You’re immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition.

Standing Leap

Your long jump is up to 25 feet and your high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.

Water Dependency

If you fail to immerse yourself in water for at least 1 hour during a day, you suffer one level of exhaustion at the end of that day. You can only recover from this exhaustion through magic or by immersing yourself in water for at least 1 hour.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Grung.

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