Homebrew Arcani Subundis Species Details

The Arcani Subundis were once humans who resided on the Egelian Coast. Conflicts with the Ancient Atmoran Empire over 1000 years ago forced them to hide in the depths of the sea, continuously casting water-breathing spells on themselves in order to survive. The near-constant exposure to magic has warped their physiology, turning their skin blue and granting them permanent water-breathing, as well as a closer connection to the arcane.

Arcani Subundis Traits

Arcani Subundi can breathe underwater and have a closer connection with magic, allowing them water-related spells and cantrips as they level up.

Darkvision

Due to their residence deep in the ocean, the Arcani Subundi can see up to 60 feet in the dark

People of The Sea

As both inhabits of the sea and users of magic, the Arcani Subundi have access to water-based spells and cantrips. At level 1, the Arcani Subundi have the Shape Water cantrip, which they may cast at will. At level 3, the Arcani Subundi can cast Create or Destroy Water free of spell slots once per long rest. At level 5, Arcani Subundi can cast Water-Breathing on their allies free of spell slots once per long rest. 

Military Training

The Arcani Subundi have a mandatory military training program. They learn to use pikes and scimitars as those weapons best facilitate mounted underwater combats.

Amphibious

Centuries of exposure to the water-breathing spells have granted the Arcani Subundi the natural ability to breathe underwater.