Homebrew Yuan-Ti Abomination Species Details

The serpent creatures known as yuan-ti are all that remains of an ancient, decadent human empire. Ages ago their dark gods taught them profane, cannibalistic rituals to mix their flesh with that of snakes, producing a caste-based society of hybrids in which the most serpentine are the leaders and the most humanoid are spies and agents in foreign lands. 

Abominations fulfill the aspirations of the Yuan-Ti in both body and mind. They embody the flexibility, poise, and form sought after by their people for millennia. They serve in the highest ranks of their society, often as clerics and other high priests. 

The most dangerous aspect of Yuan-Ti culture is the value placed on pragmatism and emotional detachment. In a society where empathy does not exist, power is the sole force that drives their ambition. Their most common method to gaining power is through manipulation; using terror, pleasure or sheer awe, they can bend any opposing force to their will. Their lack of empathy also affects their relationship with the gods so important to their culture. The Yuan-Ti see worship as a means to power, and many among them seek to devour their gods and replace them.

Yuan-Ti Abomination Traits

Abominations have certain characteristics in common with other Yuan-Ti, as well as others unique to abominations.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Abominations, due to their more prominent serpentine heritage, have shorter lifespans than purebloods. They typically live to 80 years old.

Alignment

The Yuan-Ti are devoid of emotion and see others as tools to manipulate. They care little for law or chaos and are typically neutral evil.

Size

Abominations range from 9 to 15 feet tall. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Innate Spellcasting

You can cast animal friendship an unlimited number of times with this trait, but you can target only snakes with it. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast suggestion with this trait. Once you cast it, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest. At 5th level, you can also cast fear with this trait. Once you cast it, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Poison Immunity

You are immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition.