Homebrew Draydra Species Details

 

Draydran Ancestry

Draydra are a unique and striking race, combining the majestic features of dragons with the natural grace of dryads. They possess dragon-like scales covering parts of their bodies, often in shades of green, brown, or metallic hues, while their hair resembles leaves, vines, or moss, shifting with the seasons. Their eyes are vibrant and can resemble precious gems, adding to their exotic appearance.

Standing between 5 to 6 feet tall with a lean build, Draydra often have small, decorative horns and a tail, blending their draconic and fey heritage. Their movements are fluid and graceful, reminiscent of their dryad ancestry, yet they exude a powerful presence inherited from their dragon lineage.

Draydra are deeply connected to nature and have a strong affinity for the natural world. They are known for their wisdom, charisma, and resilience, often serving as guardians of forests and protectors of natural balance. Despite their imposing appearance, they are generally peaceful beings who seek harmony with their surroundings.

Draydra Names

Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous

Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit

 

Draydra are a blend of draconic power and fey grace, combining the scales and resilience of dragons with the natural magic and affinity for nature of dryads. They possess natural armor, a breath weapon, and the ability to stride through trees, reflecting their unique heritage. With keen senses and a deep connection to the natural world, Draydra make formidable allies and guardians of nature.

Draydra Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.

Natural Armor

You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

Sylvan Guardian

You can communicate with beasts and plants as if you shared a language. Additionally, you can cast the speak with plants spell once per long rest.

Natural Magic

You can cast the druidcraft cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the entangle spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Tree Stride

Once per long rest, you can use 5 feet of your movement to step magically into one living tree within your reach and emerge from a second living tree within 60 feet of the first tree, appearing in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the second tree. Both trees must be Large or bigger.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Draydra mature at the same rate as humans but can live up to 500 years, thanks to their draconic heritage.

Size

Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

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

Dragon	Damage Type	Breath Weapon
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)
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 saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. 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.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.