Homebrew Cervan Pronghorn Species Details
Cervans are a versatile group of deer-like humanoids who make their homes in small, closely-knit villages throughout Humblewood. They tend to be more insular than the other humblefolk, and often make their homes deep in the heart of the forest, in tree stands and groves far from birdfolk perches.
Cervans have a robust physique and are rarely sick. They are one of the longest-lived races among the humblefolk. Though their wariness has earned them a reputation as timid, nothing could be further from the truth. Cervans are cautious because they remain active and alert, and in general they prefer action and practice to contemplation and theory. Cervans like to pursue skills independently in order to give themselves a sense of purpose. This striving is what propels some cervans to positions of great import throughout the Wood, and it is often remarked that a happy cervan is one who is hard at work.
Cervan Pronghorn Traits
As a pronghorn cervan, you were born larger and stronger than others in the community and found yourself laden with expectations from the moment of your birth. It is up to you whether you embrace your position of privilege, or chafe against the constraints thrust upon you by cervan society.Robust Build.
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Antlers.
You can use your unarmed strike to gore opponents, dealing 1d6 + your Strength Modifier piercing damage on a hit.
Additionally, if you move at least 20 feet in a straight line towards an opponent, you can spend a bonus action to charge them, dealing an extra 1d6 point of piercing damage. If the target of your charge is Large or smaller, they must make a Strength saving throw against a DC of your Proficiency Bonus + 8 + your Strength Modifier. On failure, the target is pushed 10 feet away from you into a space of your choice.
Age.
They can live to be over 100, something that is also seen as a sign of Cairith's blessing.
Size.
Pronghorns usually stand close to 7 feet tall when grown, weighing around 180-250 lbs. Your size is Medium.
Practical.
Cervans are eminently practical and tend to spend their time learning useful skills for life in their woodland villages. You gain proficiency in one of the following skills: Athletics, Medicine, Nature, or Survival.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2. Cervans are a hearty ilk.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 1. Pronghorns tend to be less nimble than most cervans, but make up for this in raw power.
Surge of Vigor.
If an attack deals over half of our hit points in damage, you immediately regain hit points equal to 1d12 + your Constitution Modifier. You can't use this feature again until you have completed a long rest.
Languages.
Cerva has no written component.
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