Homebrew Chronosapien Species Details

Chronosapiens are beings with a deep connection to the fabric of time itself. Their intellect and mastery over temporal manipulation make them both scholars and wielders of a unique form of magic.

Temporal Awareness reflects the Chronosapiens' innate understanding of the flow of time. They excel at interpreting historical events and recognizing patterns related to temporal phenomena.

Temporal Manipulation is a signature ability of Chronosapiens, allowing them to alter time in a localized area. Whether slowing down an opponent or hastening an ally, this ability provides them with tactical advantages in various situations.

Timeless Mind showcases the Chronosapiens' resistance to effects that alter their perception of time. They are adept at resisting spells or abilities that seek to manipulate their temporal awareness.

Temporal Anomaly is a unique ability that allows Chronosapiens to defy fate. Once per long rest, they can reroll a saving throw that they fail, potentially avoiding the negative effects of spells or abilities.

Chronosapiens may be found in arcane academies, libraries, or other places where knowledge and the study of time are valued. Some may become temporal guardians, ensuring the stability of timelines.

In an adventuring party, a Chronosapien can serve as a versatile spellcaster, providing both support and control. Their ability to manipulate time makes them valuable in various situations, whether it's altering the pace of battle or avoiding the effects of temporal anomalies. Whether acting as a scholar, a time-bending mage, or a guardian of temporal stability, Chronosapiens bring a unique blend of intellect and magical prowess to any group.

Chronosapien Traits

As a Chronosapien, you have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Temporal Awareness

You have advantage on Intelligence (History) checks related to the flow of time.

Temporal Manipulation

As an action, you can manipulate time in a localized area. You can choose one of the following effects:

• Temporal Slow: Choose a creature within 30 feet of you. That creature's speed is halved, and it takes a -2 penalty to AC and Dexterity saving throws for 1 minute. The target can make a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

• Temporal Haste: Choose a creature within 30 feet of you. That creature gains an extra action on its turn, which can be used to attack (one weapon attack only), dash, disengage, hide, or use an object. The effect lasts for 1 minute.

You can use this feature once, regaining the ability to do so after completing a short or long rest.

Timeless Mind

You have advantage on saving throws against effects that would alter your perception of time, such as spells or abilities that manipulate time or induce temporal madness.

Temporal Anomaly

Once per long rest, when you fail a saving throw, you can choose to reroll the saving throw and must use the new result.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.