Homebrew Carcerian Species Details

Description: These elusive humans are forged in the eerie prison plane of Carceri. Their bodies are stronger and faster than most humans due to the constant need to fight or run from the other denizens imprisoned there. Their neon green eyes with cat-like pupils glow ominously in the dimmest light, a gift from their unnatural birthright. Faint patterns ripple across their onyx skin, depicting flickers of the turbulent energies of Carceri. Each Carcerian holds an aura of despair, echoing their origin, while their unyielding presence hints at a sinister cunning and a determination to infiltrate and manipulate minds.

Lore: Spawned in a world of imprisonment, Carcerian are both prisoners and masters of manipulation in their own right. Legends speak of their ability to twist and shape the psyche of those who wander too close to the labyrinthine dungeons of their homeland. These entities personify the blurred line between freedom and confinement.

Carcerian Human Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet

Carcerian Traits

As a Carcerian Human, you have these special traits.

Necrotic Reistance

You gain resistance to necrotic damage.

Eyes of Carceri

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

Versatile

You gain an Origin feat of your choice.

Chain Lash

You lash out with chains at a target within 20 feet. If it hits, the target takes 2d6 necrotic damage but then must make a Strength saving throw (DC=8 +your strength ability score modifier + your proficiency bonus). On a fail they become restrained as more chains appear around them. They can make subsequent attempts to break free at the start of their turn, otherwise the chains remain for 1 min. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus before needing to take a long rest.