Homebrew Chosen of the Sun-Oaks Species Details

Physical Traits
Appearance: Chosen of the Sun-Oaks exhibit the classic minotaur features: a powerful, muscular build, sharp horns, and hooves. Their fur is often a deep, earthy brown, reminiscent of oak bark, with streaks of gold that shimmer in sunlight

Growth Spurt: Unique to their lineage, a rare few within the Sun-Oak family experience a second growth spurt in adulthood. This transformative event significantly enhances their strength, speed, and durability. Those blessed with this gift grow taller and more imposing, their horns elongating and becoming more ornate.

Longevity: They enjoy an extended lifespan, often living centuries, with their physical prime lasting for many decades.

History and Culture
Legacy of Greatness: Centuries ago, the last Sun-Oak to undergo this second growth spurt became a legendary general, leading armies to victory with unmatched valor and strategic brilliance. This figure remains a source of inspiration and pride within the family.

Nature Bond: The Sun-Oak minotaurs are deeply connected to the natural world, often acting as protectors of forests and wildlife. Their abilities are further enhanced when in nature, allowing them to draw strength from their surroundings.

The Phoenix Blade
Heirloom Item: The Phoenix Blade is a legendary greatsword passed down through the Sun-Oak family. This formidable weapon is imbued with the power of ancestral flames.

Ancestral Worth: Only the chosen of the Sun-Oak family who are
deemed worthy by their ancestors can call upon the flames of the Phoenix Blade. When wielded by a chosen Sun-Oak, the blade ignites with fierce, blazing fire, capable of incinerating foes and lighting the darkest paths.

Legacy of Power: The Phoenix Blade symbolizes the enduring legacy and power of the Sun-Oaks. Its flames represent both the burning spirit of their lineage and the unyielding strength of their warriors.

Player Background
Gift of the Ancients: Your character has recently been bestowed the rare and revered second growth spurt. The transformation has marked you as one of the Chosen of the Sun-Oaks, a symbol of ancient power and potential.

Heirloom Weapon: Along with your newfound abilities, you have been granted the Phoenix Blade, an heirloom that amplifies your power and connects you with your ancestors.

Role in the World: Whether you embrace the path of a warrior, protector, or leader, the legacy of the Sun-Oaks guides you. The echoes of past greatness resound in your every step, and the potential for monumental deeds lies within your grasp.

Personal Quest: Unravel the mysteries of your newfound abilities and the history of your ancestors. Forge your destiny while honoring the legacy of the legendary general who once led armies to greatness.

Chosen of the Sun-Oaks Traits

As a Chosen of the Sun-Oaks, you have the following traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

You are Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Horns

You have horns that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier piercing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Goring Rush

Immediately after you take the Dash action on your turn and move at least 20 feet, you can make one melee attack with your Horns as a bonus action.

Hammering Horns

Immediately after you hit a creature with a melee attack as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to attempt to push that target with your horns. The target must be within 5 feet of you and no more than one size larger than you. Unless it succeeds on a Strength saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier, you push it up to 10 feet away from you.

Labyrinthine Recall

You always know which direction is north, and you have advantage on any Wisdom (Survival) check you make to navigate or track.

Strength of the Chosen

This trait gives you herculean levels of strength, giving you the carry capacity of a size huge innately, due to this you have +2 to strength checks, saves, and damages all the while gaining advantage on athletics

Path of the Ancestors

You may use the augury spell; you may use it 3 times per DAY and roll 2d20's per long rest and be able to use it on your or other rolls for your allies or enemies.

Remnants of the Pheonix Blade

Due to your ancestor's blood running through your veins, you have some remnants of the Pheonix Blade within you, allowing you to be resistance to fire as well as giving you the ability to add 1d6 fire damage to your attacks for one minute as a no action. (Resets on a short rest with uses equal to their prof)