Homebrew Beastkin Species Details

Racial Lore:

The Beastkin, embody both the wild unpredictability of nature and its inherent sense of order. They exist in a constant state of tension between these forces, representing the primal struggle between creation and destruction. These horned, bestial beings are as likely to nurture as they are to destroy, depending on which aspect of nature’s will they follow.

Many Beastkin are born in the depths of ancient forests, volcanic plains, or other untouched lands where nature’s raw power is most potent. They have a deep, instinctual connection to the wilderness and believe themselves to be the protectors of nature’s balance. While their brutish appearance suggests savagery, the Beastkin value balance above all, seeing both destruction and growth as necessary parts of life.

The Beastkin of Balance view civilization with suspicion, believing that the order of the world is often corrupted by the artificial constructs of mortal races. While some Beastkin dedicate themselves to restoring balance through cultivation and protection, others unleash chaos where nature’s forces have been subjugated or twisted.

Beastkin Traits

Horns, Dual Nature, Connection to Nature

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Ability Score Increase

Increase three Ability Scores by +1
Increase one Ability Score by +2 and +1

Age

Beastkin mature quickly, reaching adulthood by age 10, and live to around 70 years, though their lives are often cut short by their hazardous way of life.

Alignment

The Beastkin tend toward neutrality in either chaotic or lawful aspects, representing the duality of nature. Many are chaotic neutral, striving to maintain a balance between wildness and order, while others lean toward lawful neutral, serving as protectors of nature’s cycles.

Size

Beastkin range from 6 to 7 feet tall and are muscular, bestial humanoids. Your size is Medium.

Horns

You have large horns you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with your horns, the target takes bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Dual Nature

You choose one of two paths that define your character: Aspect of Chaos or Aspect of Order.

  1. Aspect of Chaos:

    • Unpredictable Force: You gain proficiency in Intimidation. Once per short rest, you can roll an Intimidation check as an action. Creatures within 30ft. you designate must roll Wisdom saving throw against your Intimidation or be frightened by you until your next turn.
    • Chaotic Surge: When you score a critical hit, you gain temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus + your Constitution.

  2. Aspect of Order:

    • Calm of the Wild: You gain proficiency in Perception. Additionally, when you roll initiative, you can grant yourself or an ally within 30ft. advantage on the roll once per long rest.
    • Nurture and Protect: Once per long rest, when you or an ally within 30 feet drops to 0 hit points, you can use your reaction to restore hit points equal to 1d4 + your Wisdom modifier.

Connection to Nature

You can cast Speak with Animals and Speak with Plants once each per long rest without using a spell slot. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
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