Homebrew Atlanteans Species Details

The Atlanteans are an enigmatic race, deeply rooted in the ancient lore of Aqua Corsairia. Descended from a once-great underwater civilization, they embody the mysteries and majesty of the ocean depths. Their history is intertwined with the rise and fall of their legendary homeland, Atlantis, which was largely submerged during the Great Deluge, a catastrophic event orchestrated by Umberon, the god of the Depths. Despite this calamity, the Atlanteans have preserved their culture, magic, and connection to the sea.

 

The Atlanteans are renowned for their wisdom and strength, which they attribute to their connection with the ancient magic of their ancestors. They are natural explorers and scholars, often seeking to uncover the secrets of their lost civilization and to understand the powerful forces that shape their world. Atlanteans are also adept warriors, using their physical prowess and command of water-based magic to protect their people and territory.

 

Living primarily in hidden underwater cities, the Atlanteans have managed to thrive in environments that others find inhospitable. They have a strong sense of community and place great value on tradition and heritage. However, many Atlanteans also venture to the surface world, driven by curiosity or a sense of duty to act as emissaries and guardians of the ocean.

 

In Aqua Corsairia, Atlanteans are often viewed with awe and reverence. Their deep knowledge of the sea and its secrets makes them invaluable allies, but their enigmatic nature can also be a source of unease. Despite this, they remain dedicated to the balance and preservation of their aquatic world, always striving to reclaim the lost glory of their ancient civilization while adapting to the ever-changing tides of their new reality.

Atlanteans Traits

Atlanteans

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Atlanteans reach maturity at the age of 20 and can live up to 200 years, although their connection to ancient magic means their physical appearance may remain youthful throughout their lives.

Alignment

Atlanteans tend towards neutrality, valuing balance and the preservation of their heritage. They can be found across the spectrum of alignments, often influenced by their individual experiences and environments.

Size

Atlanteans are similar in build to humans, standing between 5 and 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 40 feet.

Amphibious

You can breathe both air and water.

Darkvision

Accustomed to the depths of the ocean, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Trident Proficiency

You have proficiency with tridents, a favored weapon of your people.

Ocean's Resilience

You have resistance to cold damage, and you are naturally adapted to cold climates

Water Manipulation

You know the shape water cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial (Aquan dialect).