Homebrew Worgen Species Details

History

The exact origin of the worgen is not certain, nor is the length of their existence, it is thought they exist for at least 300 years. Rumors say that, long ago, a group of warring villages in a remote portion of Faerun attempted to harness transformation magic for their own purposes. In their efforts to distill down the moon's effects into a profitable concoction, they offended a lunar deity. For this transgression, the villagers were cursed to forever be transformed into ghastly creatures, creating a new race known as the worgen.

 

Society

Despite being collectively cursed, the villagers did not reconcile their differences. Rejected by most other races, and often accused of being a bad omen, they will form small insular tribes or villages, with a social hierarchy resembling a lupine hunting pack. Despite their stigma, they are not too dissimilar from their human ancestors. They have a wide variety of alignments, though the societal rejection often sways them from good alignments. Their attitudes are often similar to the wolfkin; they are fiercely loyal, slow to forgive, and very territorial.

 

Worgen Names

The worgen most commonly have damaran names, leading some to believe that they are descended from cursed damaran villagers, though other human names are also common.

Worgen Traits

Worgen Traits

Ability Score Increase

Increased Strength, Dexterity & Constitution by 1

Age

Worgen age similarly to humans, physically maturing slightly faster, around 16 years old; their lifespan is around 300 years.

Alignment

Worgen encountered apart from their tribes are often those that have been banished, becoming lone wanderers. They often become feral, their minds reflecting the wilderness they are condemned to. Those that do not become feral, and those that still pack members, represent a wide array of alignments, though they tend to be neutral.

Size

Worgen can grow to be anywhere from 5 to 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Full Run

If you have nothing in your hands you can choose to run on all fours, increasing your base walking speed to 40.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Claws

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. You also have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.

Keen Senses

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Fur

Their fur allows worgen to withstand the cold. You’re acclimated to Extreme Cold, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Profession

You are proficient in one artisan tool of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.