Homebrew Eastern Dragonborn (Cherry Blossom) Species Details

The Eastern Dragonborn (Cherry Blossom variant)  have their roots in the serene and mystical cherry blossom groves where their ancestors first came into contact with the divine spirits of nature. Their connection to nature and the magic that flows through it sets them apart from the more commonly known "Western" Dragonborn, who share their lineage with powerful dragons of the skies. Unlike their cousins, the Eastern Dragonborn are linked to wyrms and serpents—long, graceful, and often considered guardians of rivers, forests, and ancient shrines.

Eastern Dragonborn are rarely seen outside their secluded mountain villages, which are built among blossoming cherry trees and sacred springs. Their bond to these trees runs deep, symbolizing the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. To them, the petals of a cherry blossom represent fleeting beauty and the passage of time, and many of their traditions and philosophies are built around this understanding.

Their appearance is as striking as it is distinct: elongated, lithe bodies, serpent-like in nature, adorned with smooth scales that shimmer in shades of pink, red, white, and gold, often mimicking the colors of cherry blossoms. Their horns curve delicately, and they may even bear flowing whiskers reminiscent of ancient Eastern depictions of dragons. Unlike their Western cousins, they possess no wings, though their grace and movement are often said to mirror the drifting of cherry blossoms in the wind.

Age: Eastern Dragonborn mature at the same rate as humans, but can live for several centuries, often surpassing 400 years. They tend to regard life with a calm patience, knowing that their time, like the cherry blossoms, will eventually pass.

Alignment: Eastern Dragonborn typically lean towards lawful or neutral alignments, following ancient codes of honor and balance. Their connection to the natural world and a sense of duty often leads them towards a disciplined and harmonious life.

Size: Eastern Dragonborn are taller and more slender than their Western counterparts, averaging between 6 and 7 feet in height. Their bodies are lean, and they weigh between 150 and 200 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Additionally, you have a swimming speed of 30 feet, as many Eastern Dragonborn have a natural affinity for rivers and water.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. The Draconic language of the Eastern Dragonborn incorporates a flowing, poetic structure, with many of its written symbols resembling delicate brushstrokes.

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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.

Fire 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) This flame smells like cherry blossoms.  

Blossoming Soul:
Once per long rest, you can draw upon the magic of the cherry blossom trees to invoke a spiritual bloom. For 1 minute, whenever you take damage, you can choose to shed petals that heal you by a number of hit points equal to half the damage taken (rounded down). This effect can occur once per round. While this effect is active, faint cherry blossom petals swirl around you, and your eyes glow with a soft light.

Nature's Presence:
You have an innate connection to the natural world. You gain proficiency in the Nature skill. In addition, you can cast the Druidcraft cantrip at will.

Eastern Dragonborn (Cherry Blossom) 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, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.

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
River Spirit	cold	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Cherry Blossom	Fire	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Sky Drifter	Lightning	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Dream	Psycic	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. 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.