Homebrew Cyclops (Percy Jackson) Species Details

"...Young cyclops grow up alone on the streets, learns to make things out of scraps. learn to survive. Makes us appreciate blessings, not be greedy and mean and fat like Polyphemus"

-Tyson, The Sea of Monsters

Cyclops are usually the offspring of Gods, nymphs and other cyclopes. Unlike demigods, they are often viewed as "mistakes" and are abandoned by their parents when they are born to learn and fend for themselves. They are so strong however, that is much less dangerous than it is for other races.

Growing up on the streets- Cyclopes are exceptionally hardy and durable, out of of both a physical and mental necessity. Living isolated lives, they posses strength that makes even monsters stay away from them. They usually grow up in places where mortals do not register what they truly are, as the Mist obscures their identity. Of those that recognize cyclopes, like nymphs and other mystical creatures, most think of them as ugly, violent monsters. This makes it easy to understand why cyclopes shun human societies.

Master Forgers- Life is not bad for all cyclops their rough upbringing yields ingenuity and craftiness, and cyclopes enjoy tinkering with devices to make their lives easier. Most cyclopes find employment as forgers and weaponsmiths, finding that they excel at the craft. Most cyclopes are the children of Poseidon(and a water nymph they will never learn the identity of,) and so being able to live underwater, they go work at his forges deep in the ocean. They utilize Greek Fire, a substance that can ignite a greenish flame which cannot be extinguished by water, in their forging. Other cyclopes work for Hephaestus, or another being that crafts weapons for gods.

Cyclops (Percy Jackson) Traits

Cyclopes have a wide variety of parentages, which gives them different traits, but most have the following traits

Forges of the Cyclops

You have resistance to fire damage.

Weaponmaker of Poseidon

You gain proficiency in smith's tools. Additionally, your smithing uses Greek fire, allowing you to use smith's tools underwater.

Size

Cyclops are hulking figures that easily top 6 feet tall and can push 7 feet. your size is medium 

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Ability Score Increase

Increases Strength by 2 and intelligence by 1

Age

Being the children of gods and other divine beings, cyclopes take longer to age and they have a longer lifespan. They reach adulthood in about 40 years and live up to about 300 years. 

Alignment

Being outcasts, cyclopes are often raised without much regard to the laws of society. Cyclopes are typically chaotic, but can be any alignment.

Mimicry

You can mimic sounds you have heard, even voices. A creature that here's the sounds you make can tell they are imitations with a successful Wisdom(insight) contested by your Charisma(Deception) check

Menacing

You gain proficiency Intimidation skill.

Poor depth perception

you have disadvantage on attack rolls against targets that are more than 30ft away.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write common and giant.