Homebrew Develf Species Details

This race is more a collection of sub-races, but they all share a few things in common. All Develves are tied very tightly to their demonic parent, No Develves can reproduce, and all Develves will become demons capable of reproduction after they die, though their life span does depend on what type of demon their demonic parent is, and most Develves are of the Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Evil, or Chaotic Neutral, Though some Develves are of the Lawful Neutral and Lawful Evil alignments.

Shapeshifter Develf

These Develves are the children of Shapeshifter demon and possess those exact abilities. Though shapeshifting does not come as naturally to you as some would think, requiring a fair bit of focus and energy for more complex forms, or forms that are larger than your size. You can shapeshift into people, animals and even unique forms made up to cover up your demonic appearance (Which usually includes cat-like, glowing eyes, Mulitple sets of horns, claws instead of fingernails, Bat-like wings and Sharp teeth from the canines back) though if you are startled, frightened or made somehow extremely upset, you may lose focus and revert back to your natural state. If a form is roughly the same size or smaller then you are and isn't too complex, you can hold a form for as long as you'd like, but bigger, more complex forms may cause you to revert back suddenly, or even pass out. If you try to shapeshift into an exact person or thing, it will take either a bit of or a ton of practice depending on what and who it is. (Evil centaur of plot relevance will be quite a bit harder to master then your poor elven party member you won't leave alone) You may also experience day to day changes in your personality if you shapeshift frequently. 

You specialize in illusion spells, being able to learn one illusion spell up to two levels higher then you are naturally

You gain +2 to Charisma and +1 to dexterity, but -1 to strength.

Shadow Develf

As the children of Shadow demon, all Shadow Develves possess Umbrakinetic abilities. Shadows tend to pool around their feet, and rooms tend to darken when they walk in. They naturally have darker skin than most other Develves (Who usually appear to have a greyish shade of their demonic parent's skin tone) and may even appear to be made completely of darkness. Horns and wings will always have the appearance of semi-solid shadows. Shadow Develves may have light sensitivity, despite their glowing eyes. They usually have whispery voices, and can even learn to create things out of shadows and teleport through shadows if they train enough, though light can weaken any Umbrakinetic constructs. 

You specialize in shadow-based spells, and able to learn one shadow-based spell up to two levels higher then you are naturally.

You gain +2 to dexterity and +1 to wisdom, but -1 to charisma (Because you probably look kinda creepy, since you most likely will be just a shadowy blob with glowing eyes 90% of the time.)

Water Develf

The children of water demons, Water Develves have natural Hydrokinetic abilities and possess gills and webbed fingers and toes, and occasionally fins on their arms, legs or even down their backs. Fins may show emotion in various ways, pressing close to the skin when Afraid, sad or nervous, stiffening up when angry or startled and even twitching when confused or distressed. Fins may also be stiffened to create temporary weapons to slash with. Horns are fairly rare. The gills are a weak point, even when not in use. Their hair may be wet or damp, even if they haven't been in water recently, though the reasons behind this are unknown. Water Develves may be weakened in an extremely cold or hot environment. 

You specialize in water-based spells, and can learn one water-based spell up two levels higher than you are naturally.

You gain +2 to intelligence and +1 to wisdom, but -1 to dexterity. (Because you move better in water than on land)

Your swim speed is 40.

Earth Develf

Earth Develves are the children of Earth demons. They may have gems or rocks protruding from their skin and have Terrakinetic abilities. Their skin is incredibly dry most of the time and may feel a bit sandpapery at times. Some Earth Develves may not realize their own strength at times, so they are generally advised to be quite careful when around delicate objects or people. Their eyes come in any colour gemstones are found in, well their skin and hair are usually of some earth tone, whether that be black, grey or brown. 

You specialize in Earth-based spells and can learn one earth-based spell up to two levels higher than you are naturally.

You gain +2 to strength and +1 to constitution, but -1 to dexterity. 

Ice Develf

Ice Develves are the children of Ice Demons. Their claws, horns, and wings will be made of ice and snow, and they are generally very cold. They have natural Cryokinesis, though this does result in weakness to and natural fear of fire. The air around them may become colder is they suddenly get upset or startled, so they generally try to keep their emotions in check. Because their Claws, horns, and wings are more fragile than average and may melt, though they can reform them with Cryokinesis, but the process may take a while. They may freeze liquid near them purely by accident.

You specialize in ice-based spells and can learn one ice-based spell that is up to two levels higher then you are naturally.

You gain +2 Dexterity and +1 to Intelligence, but -1 to constitution. (Since you know, ice is fragile.)

Fire Develf

 

The naturally pyrokinetic children of Fire Demons, Fire Develf tend to have horns, claws, and wings made of fire. Though these may be able to be put out with water, they can be brought back once the Develf dries off. They have a naturally high body temperature that raises the more enraged/stressed the Develf gets. They may cause liquids near them the boil and evaporate, and may even cause nearby objects to burst into flames. All Fire Develves have a natural fear of and weakness to water.

You specialize in fire-based spells and can learn one fire-based spell that is up to two levels higher then you are naturally.

You gain +2 Constitution and +1 Strength, but -1 to Wisdom.

Animal Develf

These Develves are the children of animal Demons(If its an animal, there's probably a develf version of it.) They possess some key traits of said animal demon, whether that be ears, tail, wings or horns/antlers. Patches of fur, feathers or scales are fairly uncommon, though they can be found. Animal Develves tend to adopt tendencies based around what animal their demonic parent was(Growling, hissing, snarling, purring, squawking, etc.) and they can also switch between their main form and an animal form(Though this form is pretty demonic) looking) These Develves can communicate with the animal their demonic parent is/is related to.

You specialize in animal-based spells, and can learn one animal-based spell up to two levels higher then you are naturally.

You gain +2 Dexterity and +1 Wisdom, but -1 to Charisma

Plant Develf

These Develves are the children of Plant demons and tend to have horns and wings made(partially if not completely) of plants. They can choose to Photosynthizise instead of sleep if it's sunny enough. They can talk to plants and control them with their natural Phyllokinesis(plant manipulation). They tend to be the nicest of the Develves, Leaning towards Neutral and Lawful Neutral. They don't like the dark, or fire, and may become weak if the environment is too hot, too cold, too dry or too wet, but they become stronger when in the proper conditions.

You specialize in plant-based spells, and you can learn one plant-based spell that is up to two levels higher than you naturally.

You gain +2 Wisdom and +1 Intelligence, but -1 Strength.

 

 

Develf Traits

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