Homebrew Aerathorns Species Details

Aerathorns are fascinating creatures that captivate onlookers with their unique blend of draconic features and elemental mastery. Standing at a diminutive height of 3 to 4 feet, they possess a slender and agile physique, hinting at their incredible speed and nimbleness. Their bodies are adorned with a multitude of small, iridescent scales that shimmer in hues of azure, silver, and frosty white, reminiscent of the serene beauty of a winter sky.

The most striking aspect of an Aerathorn's appearance is undoubtedly its dragon-like head. They boast elongated snouts filled with rows of sharp, glistening teeth, perfectly suited for delivering potent bites or unleashing their elemental powers. Adorning their heads are small, pointed horns that curve elegantly backward, adding to their regal and otherworldly aura.

Aerathorns' eyes are large and expressive, often reflecting the elemental energies they command. Their irises shift between icy blues and deep purples, hinting at the tempestuous nature of the winds they control. When in a state of excitement or during intense concentration, their eyes may even emit faint sparks of elemental energy, further emphasizing their connection to the air around them.

These creatures possess delicate yet powerful wings that span from their shoulders to their mid-backs. While their wings are not large enough to lift them in their deflated form, they serve a crucial role in their inflated state. Inflating themselves to a larger size allows Aerathorns to somewhat "fly", although it's a struggle due to their relatively small wing size compared to their inflated body mass.

Aerathorns' limbs are slender and finely crafted, with each digit tipped with agile claws that aid in their climbing and grasping abilities. Their hands and feet are remarkably dexterous, enabling them to manipulate objects with precision and grace. A long and flexible tail extends from their bodies, ending in a tuft of feathery scales that resemble a fluffy cloud, serving both decorative and practical purposes.

One of the most notable abilities of Aerathorns is their capacity to store elemental air within their bodies, which they can then unleash in powerful blasts of cold damage during combat. Additionally, they have the unique capability to inflate themselves to a larger size, granting them increased strength and power when the situation demands it. However, this swollen trait does come at a cost, slightly lowering their agility and affecting their ability to evade attacks.

Aerathorns Traits

Inhale, Deflate, Homing Spikes

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Elemental Affinity

You have resistance to cold damage due to your elemental nature.

 

Inhale

As an action, you can Inhale elemental air, expanding your body to a larger size. While Inhaling, your size category becomes Large, your Strength score increases by 2, and you gain an advantage on Strength-based ability checks and saving throws. You can maintain this state for up to 1 minute, after which you must finish a short or long rest before using this ability again. However, your Dexterity score decreases by 2 during this time, affecting your Armor Class as you are now weak to Slashing and Piercing attacks but resisted Bludgeoning 

Deflate

 As an action, you can deflate yourself, returning to your normal size. While deflated, you can unleash a blast of wind as a ranged spell attack with a range of 30 feet. The target takes 1d8 force damage on a hit. You can use this ability once, and you must finish a short before using it again.

Homing Spikes

While inflated, you can shoot homing spikes at enemies within 60 feet as a ranged spell attack. The spikes home in on the target and deal 1d6 cold damage on a hit. You can use this ability three times, and you regain all expended uses after finishing a short.