Homebrew Drakon Species Details
Drakon Species Description
The Drakon are a proud and mystical race, descendants of ancient dragons. While they do not possess the full majesty of their draconic ancestors, their presence commands respect and their heritage grants them unique abilities tied to the elemental forces of the world. They are often found wandering the world in search of purpose, treasure, or knowledge.
Physical Traits
Drakons have a striking appearance that reflects their draconic lineage:
- Height: Ranges from 6 to 7 feet tall.
- Build: Muscular and broad-shouldered, with a powerful physique resembling their dragon ancestors.
- Skin and Scales: Their skin is partially covered with patches of tough, gleaming scales in colors associated with their draconic ancestry (e.g., crimson for red dragons, sapphire for blue dragons).
- Eyes: Slitted pupils and vibrant colors, often glowing faintly in dim light.
- Horns and Tail: Most Drakons possess horns that curve or spiral, echoing the regal designs of dragons. They also have a thick, muscular tail that aids with balance.
- Wings (Optional): Some Drakons are born with small, vestigial wings. While incapable of flight, these wings are considered a mark of great prestige.
Personality
Drakons often carry themselves with the pride and confidence of their dragon ancestors. They value strength, knowledge, and legacy, seeking to make their mark on the world. Their attitudes vary greatly depending on their lineage, with chromatic Drakons often leaning toward ambition and power, while metallic Drakons are drawn to protection and justice.
Drakon Names
Drakon names often incorporate draconic syllables and sounds, reflecting their heritage. Many Drakons also take titles or epithets that highlight their deeds or traits.
Examples:
- Male: Rythak, Vaelzor, Kaernos
- Female: Sythria, Azhara, Melyndra
- Epithets: Flamecaller, Skyshard, Ironscale
Drakon Traits
Ability Score Increase:
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age:
Drakons mature at a similar rate to humans but live significantly longer, often reaching 200 years.
Alignment:
Drakons often lean toward the alignment of their draconic ancestry. Metallic Drakons are typically good, while chromatic Drakons tend toward neutrality or evil.
Size:
Drakons are larger than most humanoids, standing between 6 and 7 feet tall and weighing between 200 and 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed:
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Draconic Ancestry:
You have a connection to a type of dragon, determining your elemental affinity. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. This choice affects your Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance.
| Dragon Type | Damage Type | Breath Weapon (Save) |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex save) |
| Blue | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex save) |
| Brass | Fire | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex save) |
| Bronze | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex save) |
| Copper | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex save) |
| Gold | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex save) |
| Green | Poison | 15 ft. cone (Con save) |
| Red | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex save) |
| Silver | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con save) |
| White | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con save) |
Breath Weapon:
You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your Draconic Ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of your breath weapon.
When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area must make a saving throw (DC = 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus). On a failed save, a creature takes 2d6 damage of your chosen type, or half as much damage on a successful one. This 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.
Draconic Presence:
You can tap into the awe-inspiring power of your draconic heritage. As a bonus action, you can choose to gain advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks for 1 minute. You can use this feature once per long rest.
Languages:
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is a language of power, with hard consonants and sibilant tones.
Drakon 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
Drakons mature at a rate similar to humans, reaching adulthood by their late teens (around 18-20 years). However, their draconic lineage grants them significantly extended lifespans compared to humans. Drakons commonly live up to 200 years, though some, especially those with strong draconic bloodlines, can live as long as 300 years.
As Drakons age, their draconic features often become more pronounced—scales may grow tougher and more vibrant, and their horns can expand into more elaborate shapes. Elders among the Drakon are highly respected, seen as living embodiments of draconic wisdom and power.
Size
Drakon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Blue | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Brass | Fire | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Bronze | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Copper | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Gold | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) |
| Green | Poison | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
| Red | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) |
| Silver | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
| White | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. 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.
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