Homebrew Crystalborne Species Details

The Crystalborne come from the depths of the Underdark. They've lived amongst both Drow and Derinkin, though they usually hide from the former in their natural crystal state. They are typically sturdy, fit individuals. Their tough exterior lends to them being granted positions as protectors. They reach maturity around 25 years old and can live well into their thousands. Whether they die from natural causes or from some other effect, their bodies revert to their crystal state upon death.

 

Some say the Crystalborne were created as golems by a strong spellcaster, but somehow the race took on a mind of its own when one Crystalborne began awakening other crystals deep in the underdark to join them out of loneliness. They do not reproduce sexually, but instead, a high priest or priestess of the race will awaken new gems they deem fit to join the ranks of the Crystalborne.

 

Crystalborne do not require food, air, or sleep.

Crystalborne Traits

Cystalborne have many talents . . .

Crystalline Nature

Due to the tough exterior of your crystalline skin, you have Resistance to Piercing and Slashing damage. You are vulnerable to bludgeoning damage and your unarmored AC is 13 + your dexterity modifier. Crystals are naturally resilient things and as such you gain a +2 to your Constitution Score.

Crystalline Camoflouge

As a Crystalborne you have the natural ability to assume the shape of a crystal. You may stay in this form indefinitely and you are indistinguishable from a normal crystal/rock, however the effect ends and you regain your humanoid form if you attempt to move or cast a spell. 

Stone of Knowledge

You have Advantage on History/Nature checks made to determine your knowledge about rocks/crystals/stones and their properties.