Homebrew Andalite Species Details

    "There were three things that made Andalites inherently formidable as enemies: their agile intelligence, their ability to shape thought-speech to either wide-band or private communication, and, of course, their faster-than-the-eye-can-see tails."

    - Visser One

Andalites are Centaur-like creatures of extra-planar origins. Andalites typically have an extremely high intelligence, and are known in their plane as creatures bearing great technology.

Physical Description

Andalites appear similar to Centaurs, bearing the torso of a humanoid, though closer to deer in stature. The face of an Andalite bares no mouth, and their heads are topped with an additional pair of eyes sitting upon stalks. These stalks can move freely, able to look in many directions. The most defining feature of an Andalite is their magnificent tail- which features a sharp as death blade on the end, similar to a scythe. Their fur can be various shades of blue and green, occasionally purple.

History

The Andalites were raging a great war against another species in their plane. It is unknown how they made their way into this plane, and none alive can recall. They now keep to themselves in herds, living in scoops in valleys or forests.

Society

Andalites live in small family units, though they do socialize with others every now and again. These units live together in what is called a scoop- a medium sized piece of open land, with a small portion covered in a spherical roof. Scoops are far and apart from each other, though centered around an area in which Andalites can gather to do research, or other jobs.

While they may take pride in their speed, Andalites value Intelligence above all else, and consider themselves superior to all other races in terms of intellect. They've built marvelous technology in their plane- one of which they managed to bring over when switching planes.

In their home plane, an Andalite scientist named Escafil invented a small, glowing blue cube. This Escafil Device enables those who touch it, given that it another who already touched is is also making contact, to acquire the DNA of other creatures, and gives them the ability to morph into these creatures. Though, if one stays in a morph for two hours, they become trapped in that body forever. The term "Nothlit" was used in reference to these poor souls. (Note: This will not be a racial ability, as Andalite's cannot naturally morph. Look for my Ranger Subclass: Animorph if you want to morph!)

Andalites can also be warriors. Terms such as War Prince, Prince, Warrior, and Aristh are used to describe various skill levels of a Andalite solider. Aristh being trainees, War Prince being the high ranking commanders.

Andalite Traits

Andalites have the following traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your intellect and speed are the pride of the Andalite race. You gain two ability scores in Intelligence, and one in Dexterity.

Age

Andalite's lifespan is close to humans, typically live up to 85-100 years old.

Alignment

While Andalite's are mostly Neutral, good and evil are traits found in many Andalites.

Size

Andalite's are typically small in stature compared to Centaurs, though some can be quite muscular. Your size is medium.

Speed

Andalites take pride in their quickness, having a movement speed of 35.

Thought-Speech

Andalites have a unique way of speaking, called thought-speech. They communicate directly to the recipients mind using universal symbols, which can be interpreted in the recipients own language, though you may not understand their language. They can choose to broadcast to everyone in radius, a group of people, or to specific individuals. This ability has a range of 500 feet.

You can understand Common, Elven, Dwarven, Halfling, and a language of your choice.

Four Keen Eyes

You have two sets of eyes: One on your face, and one atop your head on stalks. You have advantage on Perception checks.

Tail Blade

Andalites have strong, lightning fast tails with scythe-like blades at the end.

Using an action, make a melee attack on a target in front of or behind you. On a hit, your tail blade does 1d8+DEX damage.

This attack scales with level. Add an additional 1d8 upon reaching the following levels: 6, 12, 18.

Weak Limbs

Andalites have weak arms, and cannot hold weapons well. You have disadvantage when using any weapon that does not have the Light property, regardless of proficiency. Exceptions: Light Crossbow, Short Bows, Slings, Spears, and one-handed Firearms.