Homebrew Cyclops Species Details

Be it in the peaks of tall mountains, or in the most unforgiving frozen tundra, this group of Cyclopes can be found in many different areas. A nomadic group of diplomatic yet battle-loving giants who will approach any situation with an open and kind heart that might explode into a maelstrom of rage and bloodlust at the slightest misstep. 

Two sides of a coin

There are few things cyclopes love more than a quiet moment of peace and tranquility. They take any opportunity they can get to sit back and take in the scenery and get lost in the beauty and harmony of their surroundings, specially forests or vast, green hills.

But in the presence of battle and bloodshed, something primal awakes within them, turning them in to cold-blooded warriors filled with adrenaline and rage, who will rush into the fight and keep fighting until the enemy is reduced to nothing but a pile of blood and guts, 

Explosive Temper

Cyclopes, as peaceful and kind as they might be, have a dangerously explosive temper towards provocation or direct insults to their own self or others the Cyclops might consider close to them. They are quick to go into a blind and destructive rage aimed and focused on the individual who dared provoke them, not satisfied with themselves until whoever got them into this state has each of their bones pulverized to a fine dust.

This blind rage can be stopped if any close-friend or partner to the Cyclops steps in to stop them, quelling their wrath and preventing them from escalating things further.

Nomadic Origins

Cyclopes are creatures with no one place they call their one home. These creatures spend a vast part of their life moving from one place to the other, learning about different cultures, meeting new people and adapting themselves o any environment they choose to stay in. Large groups may sometimes choose to settle in one location, making their homes out of the remains of large creatures they slay in the surrounding areas, so it is very common to see houses made out of giant skulls and bones, leather from creatures native to the area, and many other materials that can be obtained from their hunts for survival. 

Cyclopes also choose to make their own clothing out of their hunts, stylizing it to fit their own unique sense of fashion with many different pieces and layers of clothing, multiple outfits to wear in different situations, making the fanciest outfits out of the most rare creatures.

 

Cyclops Names

Every Cyclops has two names: The first name is chosen by their father, and the last chosen by their mother.

Their first name can be whatever the father chooses, it could be either a combination of his and the mother's name, the name of their strongest ancestor, or the name of a beast they have slain previously, changed in subtle ways to be more unique

The last name is a combination of the two letters of the mother's own last name and the first two letters of the name of their current tribe, making it only 4 letters long, making for a rather simple last name.

Cyclops present both names when identifying themselves, in the order of last name and first name. When talking with people close to them they use their first name, and during in formal conversations or with strangers, they use their last name.

First Names: Kraklen, Nochijo, Dragniar, Raliker, Bisnoth, Ogresko, Zinuto, Direvor, Vysoria, Moliozu, Katulanux, Ifritario, Strolaxia...

Last names: Juzo, Muro, Lizo, Juno, Arto, Zanu, Sipo, Bune, Foly, Xyzo, Subo, Weno, Quzo, Kuyo, Meko...

Cyclops Traits

Cyclops share a number of traits in common with each other.

Improved Hearing

Due to your poor depth perception, you are naturally able to hear greater distances compared to other races. Sounds that would be far away for others, would sound bright and clear for you, while things that would be inaudible for others sound like quiet whispers for you.

Make sure to discuss this with your DM.

Meditation

Due to the peaceful nature of your kind, you are able to stop once per long rest. Once your meditation is completed, you gain 1d6 + Con modifier temporary hitpoints.
Once you reach Lvl 8 this increases to 2d6 + Con modifier.

One handed might.

Due to the battling nature of your kind and sheer size, you are proficient in the use of two-handed weapons, and can wield them as if they were one-handed.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Cyclops have a lifespan double to that of humans. They reach adulthood by the age of 21 and can live up to 150-200 years.

Alignment

Cyclopes prefer to keep peace within their own societies and others they might encounter during their travels, choosing diplomacy over anything else at first, but due to their short and explosive temper, battles on occur in a short notice, making their a rather chaotic group to deal with.

Size

Cyclops are between 8 and 9 feet tall and weigh between 290 and 360 pounds. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Sharp Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Languages

Your nomadic nature allows you speak, read, and write Common, Giant and one language of your choice.