Homebrew Abyssal Kin Species Details

Description: Abyssal Kin are a rare and enigmatic race born from the union of powerful fiends and entities from the depths of the Abyss. With lineage tracing back to the Arachnoloth Demon Lord Xerathrax and the Demon Queen of Spiders, Lolth, Abyssal Kin possess a unique blend of fiendish and divine traits, making them both feared and revered by those who encounter them.

Physical Characteristics: Abyssal Kin often have humanoid forms with subtle fiendish features such as red or purple-tinted skin, pointed ears, fangs, and clawed fingers. Some may have additional spider-like traits such as multiple eyes, spinnerets, or chitinous armor covering parts of their bodies. Their appearance varies widely, reflecting the chaotic nature of their lineage.

Society and Culture: Abyssal Kin are rare and often ostracized by society due to their fiendish heritage. However, they may find acceptance among cults or organizations that worship dark powers or seek to harness their unique abilities for their own purposes. Many Abyssal Kin are driven by a desire to carve out their own domain within the Abyss or to ascend to positions of power in the mortal world.

Alignment: Abyssal Kin can vary widely in alignment, reflecting the chaotic and ambitious nature of their lineage. Some may be driven by a desire for power and dominance, while others may seek redemption or transcendence beyond their fiendish heritage.

Abyssal Kin Traits

Abyssal Kin have their own unique traits and also inherit traits from their drow ancestry, including:

Superior Darkvision

Abyssal Kin have superior darkvision, allowing them to see in darkness up to 120 feet.

Spider Ancestry

Abyssal Kin inherit physical traits reminiscent of spiders, such as multiple eyes, chitinous exoskeletons, and perhaps even the ability to produce silk or spin webs. They have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Abyssal Magic

Abyssal Kin have an innate connection to the dark powers of the Abyss, allowing them to cast the darkness spell once per long rest using Charisma as their spellcasting ability.

Arachnid Affinity

Abyssal Kin possess a natural affinity for arachnids and can communicate with spiders and other arachnids as if under the effects of the speak with animals spell.

Fiendish Resilience

Abyssal Kin have resistance to fire damage.

Web Walker

Abyssal Kin are adept at traversing webs and difficult terrain. They ignore movement restrictions caused by webbing and other sticky surfaces.

Ambitious Nature

Abyssal Kin are driven by an insatiable ambition for power and dominance. They gain proficiency in one skill of their choice related to persuasion, deception, or intimidation.

Innate Deception

Abyssal Kin have proficiency in the Deception skill.

Drow Magic

Abyssal Kin can cast the dancing lights cantrip once per long rest. At 3rd level, they can cast the faerie fire spell once per long rest. At 5th level, they can cast the darkness spell once per long rest. Charisma is their spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

Abyssal Kin can speak, read, and write Common, Abyssal, and Undercommon. They may also have additional languages depending on their background and upbringing.

Abyssal Strength

Abyssal Kin gain +2 Spell Save DC if the spell requires am Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Saving Throw.