Homebrew Captain Snapjaw the Seismic Scourge Species Details

Early Life: Snapjaw's early years were spent in the treacherous waters of the Emerald Archipelago. His father, the dragon turtle named Stormbreaker, ruled the seas with unmatched power and ferocity. His mother, Commander Shellara, was a strategic genius and a respected leader among the tortles. From a young age, Snapjaw was exposed to the ways of both his parents' worlds - the raw might of his father and the disciplined, tactical mind of his mother.

Training and Mastery: Under the tutelage of Shellara, Snapjaw honed his skills in combat and strategy. He learned to wield a massive trident with lethal precision and mastered the art of naval warfare. Stormbreaker taught him to harness the elemental forces of the sea, giving Snapjaw the ability to call upon powerful water-based magic. This unique combination of physical prowess and arcane abilities set Snapjaw apart from any other warrior.

Rise to Infamy: Snapjaw's reputation as a pirate began to grow when he took command of a formidable crew and a fearsome ship named the "Maelstrom's Fury." His sheer size and strength made him a terrifying opponent, capable of smashing through the hulls of enemy vessels with ease. His strategic brilliance, inherited from his mother, allowed him to outmaneuver and outthink even the most cunning adversaries.

Snapjaw's name soon became synonymous with terror on the high seas. Tales of his exploits spread far and wide - from plundering merchant ships laden with treasures to sinking entire naval fleets. His crew, fiercely loyal and utterly ruthless, followed him without question, knowing that victory was almost always assured under his command.

The Legend: Captain Snapjaw's legacy continues to grow with each passing year. He remains an elusive figure, striking fear into those who dare to challenge his dominion over the seas. Many have tried to capture or defeat him, but none have succeeded. Some say that he has an unbreakable bond with the ocean, granting him near-immortality and unrivaled power.

Captain Snapjaw the Seismic Scourge Traits

As the mighty Captain Snapjaw, you have the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

You have a +6 in strength and constitution with the scores being a max of 24 instead, with +5 hp per level.

Creature Type

Captain Snapjaw counts as a humanoid and dragon due to them being a hybrid.

Speed

Due to his size and weight of his shell and cannon he moves 20ft on land, but swims 60ft in the water.

Hide of the Dragon Turtle

You become resistant to fire due to your genes giving you the hide of a dragon turtle, and gain +5 AC but -4 dexterity.

Amphibious

The captain can breathe in air and water.

Gigantic Weaponry

Claws: Captain Snapjaw has claws that he can use to make unarmed strikes. When he hits with them, the strike deals 4d4 + their Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Cannon: Captain Snapjaw has a cannon stuck to their shell that requires a crewmate to fire it, as it only fires where-ever he's facing and at the same level as his head, but when it is a ranged siege weapon that does 12d10 bludgeoning damage and has a range of 600/2400ft  and does double the damages to structures, objects, and vehicles and it takes (16-20) a d20 to reload on their cannoneer's turn.

Hold Breath

The Captain can hold their breath for 6 hours.

Legendary Captain

Due to your history of being a legendary pirate, you gain advantage on anything dealing with ships and piloting them, with 5 skills of your choice with 2 becoming expertise, with proficiency in navigator and vehicles (sea).