Homebrew Crystalyn Species Details

Crystalline Creatures

Crystalyn are only slightly taller than humans, standing on average at 6 feet tall. Their proportions and limbs look similar to those of most humanoid creatures, but often most resemble humans. Their crystal skin can come in numerous shades and colors, though the most common of which being an aquamarine hue.

A Rocky Start

Crystalyn were discovered at the turn of the millennium when a small group of them emerged from the depths of the planet known as Saquiros, a mining colony in the deep recesses of space. They were discovered during a dig for mana crystals, as they were known then. They were hesitant of the non-crystalline beings at first, but warmed to them quickly due to their ancient desire to seek out and understand the unknown. Once the beings of the planet discovered what the crystals from the Crystalyn were capable of, they were collected and harvested until the initial group had been completely destroyed. Thus, the eons-long hunt began. Very few still exist today, and are often wanderers that hide their appearance from those who would wish to harvest them.

Natural Scholars

Due to the vast and complex magic-array that composes the Crystalyn‘s brain functions, they are naturally capable of learning and retaining information for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. However, those who remain severed from the outside for extended periods tend to have their minds fog over time, making recalling information difficult. 

The Crystalyn that manage to thrive whilst disguised amongst those of their host planets are often teachers, scientists, of high-class mages, with an unquenchable need for knowledge. Despite the lack of need for food, drink, sleep, or breath, the Crystalyn get a “craving” for knowledge if kept from it. They are typically non-violent in nature, but have been known to hold grudges against individuals to bloodlines if mistreated or imprisoned.

Crystalyn Names

Here are some example of Crystalyn names.

Female Names: Jade, Emerald, Garnet

Male Names: Quartz, Obsidian, Jasper

 

Although they are artificial beings, Crystalyn are living humanoids. Resting, healing magic, and the Medicine skill all provide the same benefits to Crystalyn that they do to other humanoids.

Quirks

Crystalyn often display an odd personality trait or two, given how new they are to the world. The Crystalyn Quirks table contains example quirks.

Crystalyn Quirks

 

Crystalyn Traits

Your Crystalyn character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects the purpose for which your character was built.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

A typical crystalyn is between two and three thousandyears old. The maximum crystalyn lifespan remains a mystery; so far, crystalyn have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.

Size

Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier:

Size modifier = 2d6

Height = 5 feet + 10 inches + your size modifier in inches

Weight in pounds = 270 + (4 × your size modifier)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Shard Mind

You were created to have remarkable fortitude, represented by the following benefits:

• You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage.
• You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe.
• You are immune to disease.
• You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

A Well Earned Rest

When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.

Crystalline Carapace

Your crystalline body provides you a base AC of 18 (your DEX modifier doesn't affect this number). You can’t wear light, medium, or heavy armor, but can continue using and applying a shield’s bonus as normal.

However, due to said body type, you are vulnerable to Thunder damage.

Benefits of Longevity

Due to your long life, you’ve been able to learn all sorts of things from all over the world. You gain proficiency with Jeweler’s Tools and a skill of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Sword Shape

You can use your swords to make precise strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d10 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.