Homebrew Demisphinx Species Details

The powerful Sphinxes of old are not so often seen, but their offspring with mortals are sometimes found within Zakhara. Demisphinx are a rare mix, mortals who carry the blood of the noble Sphinx, immortal magical beasts known to serve the Gods. They have a humanoid form with animalistic features, occasionally with under-formed wings, a lion's tail and/or ears, sharp teeth, and even sharp talons for feet. Depending on their immortal parent's features, their own can vary. Often, they live without knowing their immortal parent, and in parts of Zakhara, were seen as an omen, as nothing good can come from a half-baked sphinx. 

They are guardians by nature, and often have strong senses of justice, but are plagued by the mortal discriminations they face for their heritage. Many hemisphinx children are castaway by their parents and disowned, leaving many to generally remain solitary from society. There have been rumours within Zakhara that deep within the desert, societies of demisphinx exist where they live in peace without the pressures of judgment from others and can carry out the duty instilled in them by their Sphinx parent.

Demisphinx Traits

Hemisphinx Traits

Ability Score Increase.

Your Intelligence and Strength scores each increase by 1.

Age.

Hemisphinx inherit a long lifespan from their sphinx parents, and can often live up to 500 years old.

Speed.

Your speed is 30 feet, and you can fly for vertically or horizontally for up to 15 feet.

Language.

You can speak, read, and understand Sphinx, Common, and one other language of your choosing.

Inscrutable.

It is difficult to discern what you're thinking through magical means. You have advantage on saving throws against any effect that would sense your emotions or read your thoughts.

Reinforced Mind.

As a hemisphinx, your mind is shielded from psychic powers and the damage that they can inflict. You have resistance to psychic damage.

Sexual Dimorphism.

As Sphinx are sexually dimorphic species with differences in magic and appearance based on their sex, Hemisphinx often inherit these traits from their Sphinx parent.