Homebrew Glacian Wolfkir Species Details

 

Originating from the Elemental plane of Ice, Frostfell, these giant anthropomorphic wolves are closely related to the Wolfkir.(Curtesy of predator_999_iron) However, when Auka created them, they instead rejected Him, moving to Frostfell in service of other masters. Over time, they rejected these masters as well, and returned to the Material Plane, living in the cold Spine of the world region. However, because of their rejection of Auka, they have several differences from the Wolfkir: They have icy blue streaks in their coats, which are almost always white, they can summon inate magic from Frostfell, Their lifespans only last around 80 years, while a Wolfkir can live to 800-1000 years, and they no longer live in packs, or even families.

 

Self-Sufficient 

Glacian Wolfkir (or just Glacians)are entirely self dependent from birth, like insects, even though they are mammals. This results in high survivability in horrible conditions, and as a result, they tend to be quieter, independent, and don't really stay in the middle of the party, chatting, but act as scouts or just walk a distance away.

Glacian Names

Glacians choose their own names, and these often reflect an ability or trait they are proud of, so a lot to do with frost or ice. They are on quests to discover their true names, because if they do, their abilities are perfected. The quest for a true name is a large part of a Glacian's life.

 

 

Glacian Wolfkir Traits

Your heritage with Frostfell allows you to draw magical powers from that plane.

Ability Score Increase

Your  Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Young Glacians grow quickly. They walk minutes after birth, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 2, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.

Size

Glacians 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 40 feet.

Ice Claws

 

Glacians can draw on the magic of Frostfell to create icy sheaths around their claws. Whenever you make an unarmed strike, it does 1d6 slashing or cold damage (your choice). You may use either Dexterity or Strength for the hit bonus and damage bonus, and you have proficiency with it.

Wolfwalk

As an action, you can transform into a wolf. Your wolf form has the same Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma score as your true form. Your wolf form's Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution  and Hit Points are the same as the wolf statblock. You can revert to your normal form earlier by using a bonus action on your turn and you automatically revert if you fall unconscious, drop to 0 hit points, or die. You regain use of this trait when you finish a long rest. At 13th level, you may use this ability twice and use the statblock of a Dire Wolf. At 17th level, you may use this ability two times and use the Winter Wolf statblock. The wolf looks like you (same fur, streaks, eyes, etc.)

Senses

You gain proficiency in perception

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Glacian. Glacian is the language of the ice plane Frostfell, and is harsh, with ragged words, and no discernable consonant pattern, intermingled with barks and growls. Ice Elementals, Ice Dragons, Frost Giants and Winter Wolves all might be able to understand this.