Homebrew Florean Species Details
Florean
Floreans are humanoid plant beings that rely on sunlight and water to survive, drawing their energy from the natural world. Less intelligent than most humanoids, they operate on instinct and a deep-rooted connection to their environment. Their forms vary based on where they grow—desert-dwelling Floreans resemble hardy cacti, while jungle variants are covered in broad leaves and vines. Though they may struggle with complex reasoning and abstract thought, they possess an innate wisdom of the wild, making them excellent trackers, foragers, and survivors.
Florean Traits
Plant based humanoid, experiment for mePhotosynthesis
Floreans do not need to eat conventional food as long as they have access to sunlight. Instead, they gain sustenance through photosynthesis, absorbing energy directly from natural light.
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Sunlight Nourishment – A Florean that spends at least 4 hours in direct sunlight does not need to eat for the next 24 hours. This process replaces the need for rations but does not hydrate them. They still require water to survive.
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Partial Sunlight – If exposed to only indirect sunlight (such as under a canopy or cloudy skies), they must spend 8 hours in the light to gain the same benefit.
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No Sunlight – If a Florean goes 24 hours without sunlight, they gain one level of exhaustion. They can still eat conventional food to sustain themselves but find it unappealing.
Natural camo
Floreans can attempt to hide when in natural terrain that matches their variant (e.g., foliage for jungle Floreans, sand for desert Floreans). advantage on stealth checks
Plant Resilience
Plant Resilience – Resistance to poison damage and advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.