Homebrew Lionfolk (Leonin) Species Details
Leonin are a tall, lion‑like race native to the golden plains of Oreskos. They live by a strict code of pride and honor, often shunning the gods in favor of self‑reliance. Most Leonin are graceful warriors, confident and imposing, with retractable claws, keen senses, and fear‑inducing roars.
Lionfolk (Leonin) Traits
As a Leonin, you are a proud and powerful lion-like humanoid. You have exceptional Constitution and Strength, keen senses, and a fearsome roar that can intimidate foes. Your traits reflect your natural hunting skills and imposing presence.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.
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.
Daunting Roar
As a bonus action, you can unleash a menacing roar. Creatures of your choice within 10 feet that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.
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 modifier, instead of the normal damage for an unarmed strike.
Hunter's Instincts
You gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Leonin.
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