Homebrew Anubite Species Details

The Anubites are a race that merges the features of humans and jackals,. Typically standing between 5 to 6 feet tall, the Anubites have a lean, muscular physique. Their bodies are covered in a short, dense coat of fur, typically sandy or golden-brown to blend into their arid surroundings, although shades can range to black or white. Their faces hold the unmistakable features of a jackal, complete with sharp canines and large, alert ears. Their eyes, often amber or golden, are captivating, reflecting the light of the desert sun or the moonlit night. They possess slender, yet strong, tails which express their mood and aid in communication. Anubites walk upright on two legs, with their digitigrade feet ending in non-retractable claws.

The Anubites inhabit the southeastern realms of the continent, dwelling in cities built around the arteries of life-bringing rivers. Their societal organization is steeped in tradition and reverence for the celestial bodies, particularly the moon, and involves a structured hierarchy led by lunar priests and priestesses. These spiritual leaders, chosen by their intuitive understanding of the cosmos and the celestial bodies, guide their civilization. Their structures are grand, carved from moon-bleached stones and adorned with hieroglyph-like scripts and celestial symbols. Festivals and ceremonies celebrating lunar phases and star alignments are cornerstones of their culture.

Anubite Traits

The Anubites are a fascinating blend of human and jackal, thriving in the southeastern river-fed civilization with a society deeply connected to lunar and stellar cycles, guided by lunar priests and priestesses, celebrated with celestial festivals, and recognized by their grand, moon-bleached stone structures.

Ability Score Increase

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Abyssal.

Age

Anubites mature in their mid to late teens, and usually live around 120 years

Size

Anubites are around the same height as humans, however appear much more gangly and thinner

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Anubites have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. They can see in dim light within 60 feet of them as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.

Natural Hunter

They have proficiency in the Survival and Perception skills.

Desert Born

Anubites are resistant to extreme heat and have advantage on Constitution saving throws related to exhaustion due to arid conditions.

Blessed of the Moon

Anubite have a spiritual connection to the moon, and its rejuvenating power. Once per long rest, as an action, an Anubite can touch a creature and restore a number of hit points equal to their level.