Homebrew Drakari Species Details

Drakari

The Drakari are a proud race of dragonkin, born of the divine essence of Bahamut and Tiamat. Each Drakari bears the mark of their draconic heritage, displaying scales that shimmer with the hues of their progenitors—Bahamut's radiant platinum or Tiamat's malevolent chromatic colors.

 

Physical Characteristics

 Drakari resemble humanoid dragons, standing tall with muscular builds and reptilian features. While many Drakari exhibit traditional dragon traits such as scales, horns, and claws, some may also display more mammal-like characteristics such as fur, whiskers, or ears, blending the majestic features of dragons with the warmth of mammals.

 

Society

Drakari society is steeped in the traditions of their dragon forebears. They value honor, loyalty, and strength, often organizing themselves into clans based on their draconic ancestry. These clans often compete for status and territory, but all Drakari ultimately revere Bahamut as their divine progenitor.

 

Alignment

 Drakari lean towards lawful alignments, reflecting their disciplined nature and reverence for hierarchy and tradition. However, individuals may vary widely in their personal beliefs and behaviors.

 

Relations with Other Races 

Drakari interact with other races cautiously, aware of the fear and awe their draconic heritage inspires. They are capable diplomats, using their innate charisma and imposing presence to negotiate alliances and treaties.

 

Adventurers 

Drakari adventurers are driven by a variety of motives. Some seek to prove themselves in battle, eager to earn glory for their clan. Others seek knowledge and wisdom, hoping to uncover ancient secrets of their draconic heritage. Whatever their reasons, Drakari adventurers are always a force to be reckoned with, drawing upon their innate draconic powers to overcome any challenge.

Drakari Traits

Internal purpose

Ability score increase

Charisma increases by 2, constitution increases by 1

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.

Draconic Ancestry

Black Acid 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)

Blue Lightning 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)

Brass Fire 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)

Bronze Lightning 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)

Copper Acid 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)

Warden Force 5 by 30ftm line (Dex. save)

Gold Fire 15 ft. cone (Dex. save)

Green Poison 15 ft. cone (Con. save)

Red Fire 15 ft. cone (Dex. save)

Silver Cold 15 ft. cone (Con. save)

White Cold 15 ft. cone (Con. save)

Breath Weapon

You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a dexterity saving throw. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can't use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Draconic Presence

You can use your action to emit a chilling aura, forcing each creature of your choice within 60 feet of you that you can see to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus). On a failed save, a creature becomes frightened of you for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Scaly Hide

Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.

Natural Defense

While you are not wearing any armor, your Armor Class equals 13 + your Dexterity modifier.

Draconic Senses

You gain proficiency in the perception skill

Languages

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