Homebrew Aberrant Dragonborn Species Details

a abnormally large version of a Dragonborn. while they are larger I am still trying to tune in the basic features and stats. The editing system does not make it terribly easy to do.

I was unable to locate an artists name tied to the image used. However several places have pointed out malformed features of the full artwork indicating it was likely AI generated. The plan is to have proper artwork done once I finish writing up a sheet for the description and details of the look.

 

Abnormality among the Dragonborn

Aberrant dragonborn are a rarity among the majority of dragon clans, its unknown as to what causes a dragonborn child to be born as an aberrant as its normally only noticed when they begin to outgrow the rest of the clutch. At around the age of 9 – 11 they reach their full size. While they are seen as useful among the clans for their size and strength. They are also seen as abnormal due to their overly large size, cursing them to be unable to use a traditional breath attack.

Because of the lack of a breath attack many Aberrant Dragonborn develop their skills in biting, clawing, and tail whipping their prey. And with their large size it proves to be a formidable weapon.

 

Workhorses of the Dragon Clans

Because of their large size, Aberrant Dragonborn tend to take on heavy labor tasks among the dragon clans. This can vary from doing lifting and generalized manual labor, to acting on the frontlines of fights in various roles. Because of the normality of being assigned to tough and risky tasks most Aberrant Dragonborn tend to eventually leave their clans later in life to seek out a different path away from the call of the clans.

 

Malformed Elemental Ability

Because of their abnormal growth in size, Aberrant Dragonborn are unable to use a traditional breath weapon. Instead they can enhance their bites, claws, or tail attacks with the same elemental powers of their kin. This enhancing power allows them to focus their attacks on a single target.

 

Aberrant Dragonborn Traits

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

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3. However Aberrant Dragonborn grow to a much larger size by the time they reach the age of 9 to 11, and reach adulthood by 15. They normally can live to be around 65 years of age, as their size eventually results in complications at older ages.

Size

Aberrant Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans and other dragonborn, standing well over 9 to 10 feet tall and averaging up to 650 pounds. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your enhance attack and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.

Draconic Ancestry

Dragon	Damage Type	Attacks enhanced
Amethyst	Force	Bite, Claw, Tail
Black	Acid	Bite, Claw, Tail
Blue	Lightning	Bite, Claw, Tail
Brass	Fire	Bite, Claw, Tail
Bronze	Lightning	Bite, Claw, Tail
Copper	Acid	Bite, Claw, Tail
Crystal	Radiant	Bite, Claw, Tail
Emerald	Psychic	Bite, Claw, Tail
Gold	Fire	Bite, Claw, Tail
Green	Poison	Bite, Claw, Tail
Red	Fire	Bite, Claw, Tail
Sapphire	Thunder	Bite, Claw, Tail
Silver	Cold	Bite, Claw, Tail
Topaz	Necrotic	Bite, Claw, Tail
White	Cold	Bite, Claw, Tail

Natural Weapons

Because of their large size Aberrant Dragonborn are able to use bite, claw, and tail attacks as an action. Bite attacks are 1d6 piercing damage, Claws are 1d8 Slashing damage, Tail attacks are 1d8 bludgeoning damage.

Enhance Attack

You can use your bonus action to Enhance natural weapon attacks with destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the damage type of the Enhancement. When you use your Enhance Attack a creature takes an additional 2d6 damage. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use Enhance attack, 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.