Homebrew Axolotl Species Details

A Gift For a God

Long ago, the Axolotl mortal race was created by Yasra, God of the Wilds, as a symbol of friendship for Geryu, God of Oceans in hopes to get the older God to turn to Yasra's side on the argument of Mortal Civilizations. Unlike their smaller counterparts, theses creatures were capable of life both in Geryu's waters and Yasra's forests. However, as more mortal races become aware of their existence the Axolotl people became known as a delicacy among the Tabaxi and Aarakocras, and started being hunted for their exquisite flavor and texture.

Divine Mutation

As Axolotls became increasingly known as a delicacy among the more aggressive races, they went from being a hunted people to livestock—bred and consumed by the unruly and cruel. Offended by the treatment of her gift and by Yasra's apathy toward their suffering, Geryu took it upon herself to aid the small creatures. She granted them abilities and favors that allowed them not only to escape but to fight back against their enemies.

People of the Ponds

Out of necessity from their reliance on water, Axolotls tend to not migrate very often. They’ll instead focus on building up permanent settlements near areas of fresh water and focus on both intellectual pursuits and the maintenance of their water source. In settlements other than their own, they’re often directly involved with water treatment and preserving it in times of scarcity. They’re also well known for their clay and earthenware, and it’s said that an Axolotl bowl can go through a ‘thousand hells’ before cracking.

Axolotl Traits

Axolotl have become wise and hearty through their years of being hunted and worse.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Axolotls reach adulthood at 18 and can live up to 75 years.

Alignment

Usually axolotls will be of good alignment, though they're not afraid to fight for what they think is right. Because of this some of them may shift towards the chaotic alignments, whether that be good or neutral is up to them.

Size

Axolotls can grow up to 3 feet tall. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Darkvision

Accustomed to the depths of the deep, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Natural Caution

As a significantly smaller and more vulnerable race, Axolotls are naturally aware of their surroundings. You have proficiency in the Perception and Survival skills.

Rapid Regeneration

Axolotls are known for their unexpected resilience. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Additionally, any lost limbs regrow after 1d4 long rests.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Aquan, and one other language of your choice.