Homebrew DragonKyn Species Details
In ancient times, when majestic dragons still ruled the heavens and Lignum lived in the shadow of their wings, the gods gave the Great Dragon Arguindon a divine mission: to protect the world from external threats and preserve balance in times of uncertainty. But Arguindon knew that his species was not eternal. Dragons, despite their power, were doomed by mortality and human fury. With the advancement of legendary warriors like Lykos and Lendoras, who dedicated their lives to hunting dragons, extinction seemed inevitable.
Arguindon, with his ancient wisdom, devised a bold plan to ensure that Lignum remained protected even after the dragons disappeared. He and others of his kind obtained the power to assume human form for a single night. During this time, they sought out the Gultrans, humans known for their strength and resistance, to generate a new lineage: the Drakyn, hybrids of human and dragon, born to inherit the strength, intelligence and magic of their draconic ancestors, but also the heart and spirit of the human tribe.
Meanwhile, the plan faced difficulties. The Drakyn took centuries to grow in numbers, and the individualistic nature inherited from their dragon ancestors conflicted with the tribal mentality that Arguindon hoped to establish. Still, he didn't give up. Gathering the strongest among the Drakyn, the Great Dragon founded a village and gave them a new mission: create a secret society, spread across the world as spies and agents of good, and, above all, recover Pandora's Box, which had been stolen by the Argos, an ancient and mysterious threat.
Under Arguindon's leadership, the Drakyn learned to hide their draconic features, taking on the appearance of ordinary humans. Only the eyes—reptilian and glowing—revealed their true nature, but even that could be disguised by magic. So the Drakyn infiltrated every major civilization, looking for allies and clues to the location of Pandora's Box. Although Arguindon disappeared over the centuries, his mission lives on in the hearts of the Drakyn, who still fight to protect Lignum and fulfill their ancestor's desire.
DragonKyn Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonynsAbility Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Hybrid Form
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As a DragonKyn, you can assume a human-like appearance as an action, suppressing most of your draconic features, with the exception of your reptilian eyes. When in this form:
- The transformation lasts indefinitely until you revert back to your draconic form with a bonus action.
While in human form, you can blend in with humanoids more easily, but you are still aware of your heritage and connection to your draconic past.
Natural Armor
The DragonKyn's scales grant them natural armor. When not wearing armor, your Armor Class is calculated as 13 + Dexterity modifier. This bonus applies regardless of your choice to wear armor or not. Your scales offer superior protection compared to typical humanoids, acting as a natural defense against physical and magical attacks.
Draconic Eyes
Your eyes remain draconic regardless of your form. In human form or your natural dragon form, your eyes glow faintly with a supernatural light. These eyes grant you Darkvision up to 60 feet. If you already have Darkvision, this ability extends your Darkvision range by 60 feet. Additionally, those who look into your eyes can sense your draconic nature, though it’s impossible to hide the fact that you’re part dragon.
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.
Draconic Resilience
Depending on your dragon ancestry, you gain resistance to a specific elemental damage type (fire, cold, lightning, etc.). This resistance reflects your connection to the dragon that your bloodline descends from. For example, if your ancestry is tied to a red dragon, you would have resistance to fire damage. This trait is passive and works automatically when you take damage from the relevant element.
Breath Weapon
As an bonus action, you can exhale a blast of elemental energy in a 15-foot cone. The damage type and effect of your Breath Weapon are determined by your dragon ancestry (e.g., fire, cold, acid, etc.). The damage is 2d6, and creatures in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus). A creature takes half damage on a successful save.
Once you use this ability, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
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.
Dragonkyn Flight
While in your Hybrid Draconic form, you gain a flying speed of 30 feet. You can fly as long as you're in this form, which requires you to maintain the features of your draconic heritage (i.e., scaled skin, dragon-like eyes, etc.). This ability is unusable if you are in human form.
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.
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