Homebrew Ely-Kreen Species Details
A subspecies of Thri-Kreen that live in the harshest of deserts. Resembling large rhinoceros beetles with hard elytra carapaces that provide a protective armour for the individual, Ely-Kreen are far hardier than their more nimble cousins.
Typically found around 7-8ft tall, the Ely-Kreen are masters of close combat. Often failing to understand the concept of attacking at range, many Ely-Kreen make use of their inherent sorcery to wield fierce weaponry with prowess unseen in the usually sly Thri-Kreen.
Ely-Kreen Traits
Ely-Kreen TraitsCarapace
Your hardened carapace provides more than enough protection. Your AC is 14 + your CONSTITUTION modifier, but you cannot wear armour.
Torpor
You enter a torpid state instead of sleeping, during which you remain fully aware of your surroundings. You are fully rested after only four hours of torpor. You are immune to any magic that would put you to sleep.
Flight
Whilst virtually useless in sustained flight, Ely-Kreen can use their posterior wings to give them large bursts of airtime. Your long jump is 30 ft. and your high jump is 15 ft. You don't need a running start to make these jumps.
4 Limbs
Secondary arms can be used for tasks such as opening doors, carrying torches, using tools, or performing the somatic components of spells, without difficulty when they are not holding weapons. You may interact with an additional object or feature of the environment for free during your turn.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Thri-kreen. The thri-kreen language is incomprehensible to outsiders, a mixture of mandible clicks and antennae twitches that only a dedicated linguist could mimic.
Ability Score Increase
Hardier than their Thri-Kreen cousins, Ely-Kreen are recognised easily by their sturdy carapace and heavyset built. Your Constitution score increases by 2, your Strength score increases by 1.
Age
Ely-Kreen mature quicker than their Thri-Kreen cousins due to their harsher environment. An Ely-Kreen will reach maturity at age 2, but the average life expectancy is only 30 years.
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