Homebrew Atrocian Species Details

Atrocians are unique beings with amorphous forms, combining resilience and adaptability in their blob-like bodies. Their composition allows them to withstand physical and energy attacks, making them formidable and durable creatures.

Amorphous Form grants Atrocians resistance to non-magical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. Their indestructible exterior shields them from harm, allowing them to endure heavy physical attacks.

Malleable Skin gives Atrocians an advantage against effects that involve being restrained or grappled. Their ability to absorb physical impacts makes them slippery and difficult to restrain.

Energy Resistance allows Atrocians to survive energy attacks, providing resistance to fire damage. Whether facing a blast of magical flames or a dragon's breath, they can endure the heat.

Heat Resistance makes Atrocians resistant to extreme temperatures and immune to lava. They can traverse scorching landscapes without harm, showcasing their ability to withstand extreme heat.

Enhanced Strength is a feature exclusive to larger Atrocians, giving them enhanced physical prowess. Their Strength score increases, making them more formidable in physical contests.

Living Storage is a unique trait possessed by larger Atrocians, allowing them to store living beings in their mouths. This ability makes them effective at capturing or transporting creatures.

Claws grant Atrocians a natural means of defense. Their thick blunt nails can be used in unarmed strikes, dealing slashing damage to opponents.

Poison Resistance is a natural immunity that Atrocians possess, providing them with an advantage against poisons. Their bodies are naturally resilient to toxic substances.

Atrocians may be found in a variety of environments, adapting to different landscapes and climates. Some may be guardians of hazardous realms, while others may serve as protectors of valuable resources.

In an adventuring party, an Atrocian excels as a tank or melee combatant. Their durability, resistance to damage, and natural weaponry make them effective frontline warriors. Whether serving as a barbarian, a fighter, or a resilient monk, Atrocians bring a unique combination of resilience and strength to any group.

Atrocian Traits

As an Atrocian, you have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1..

Amorphous Form

Atrocians are indestructible on the outside of their bodies, able to withstand heavy physical attacks due to their soft, blob-like body. You have resistance to non-magical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

Malleable Skin

Atrocians have malleable skin, allowing them to absorb any physical impacts. You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that involve being restrained or grappled.

Energy Resistance

Atrocians can survive energy attacks. You have resistance to fire damage.

Heat Resistance

Atrocians are resistant against extreme heat and immune to lava. You can endure high temperatures without harm.

Living Storage

Atrocians can store living beings, such as humans, in their mouths. You have proficiency in Athletics checks made to grapple or restrain creatures.

Claws

Atrocians have claws that are like thick blunt nails. You are proficient in unarmed strikes, and your unarmed strikes deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.

Poison Resistance

Atrocians are naturally resistant to poisons. You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.  You also have resistance to poison damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.