Homebrew Crypi Species Details

The Crypians are sentient beings that derive from The Nowhere. Their skin is often a shade of dark gray, with slight variations. They have hair and their eyes are often red, orange, or yellow. Crypians can also live anywhere from 700 years old to 1000 years old.They are excellent swimmers, good climbers, and can sprout black wings and fly for fair amounts of time.

Intelligence and Dexterity have a +2 modifier as well as Darkvision. You gain 1 hit point whenever you are poisoned. You also permanently have disadvantage on strength throws and are resistant to necrotic damage.

The place where the Crypians call home, The Nowhere, is mostly a vast, black, emptiness, lacking matter and light in nearly all places. The largest of the very few exceptions to this emptiness is The Disk. The Disk is the ring of land where the Crypians live. Most individuals cannot be in The Nowhere for very long or else they can lose their memories; only those with a high constitution and The Crypians themselves can survive. The Disk is around something known as The Epicenter; this a large perfect sphere, with a radius of about 100ft, and it gives off a faint light.

The Crypians culture revolves around three things, the pursuit of knowledge, their close family, and their protector deity. Their pursuit of knowledge has fueled many technological advancements putting them fairly ahead of other races. The Crypians hold their close family and friends in high regard; families here don’t often get very large. The culture around the protector deity is often confusing for outsiders, this is because the Crypians don’t worship them nor do they look up to. The Crypians are aware that the protector doesn’t want to be worshipped so instead they just thankful. It is said that the protector resides within The Epicenter. 

Crypi Traits

When you look into The Nowhere, The Nowhere can look back.

Strength Disadvantage

You permanently have disadvantage on strength throws.

Darkvision

Allows you to see well (60ft) in dimly light areas.

Void Affinity

Crypians have resistance to necrotic damage, showcasing their resilience to The Nowhere.

Ability Score Increase

Increase two ability scores by two points.

Nowhere’s Insight

Crypians have proficiency in Intelligence (Arcana) checks, reflecting their deep understanding of the mysteries of The Nowhere.

Silent Flight

While flying with their black wings, Crypians make no sound, granting them advantage on Stealth checks while flying.

Ability Score Increase

Increase two ability scores by two points.

Ethereal Connection

Once per long rest, Crypians can cast a minor illusion spell without expending a spell slot, reflecting their affinity with The Nowhere.

Ability Score Increase

Increase two ability scores by two points.

Dimensional Adaptation

Crypians can cast the misty step spell once per long rest, allowing them to briefly teleport within a limited range.

Ability Score Increase

Increase two ability scores by two points.