Homebrew [AoZ] Rostlina Species Details

Secretive and suspicious of animal-based outsiders, the Rostlina are plant-based humanoids, oftentimes resembling other plant life with flowing petals for hair, leaves and bark, oftentimes exchanging them for clothing or armor, and thorns can be found standing in for fingernails and teeth.

Their history is both vibrant and violent, having been cultivated by the Dracarys Imperium as guardians and enforcers out on the borderlands of their territories.  After the War of Feather and Fang, they took the opportunity to break free from their ‘masters’.  Carving their own niche into the world, seeking to find respite and refuge in the wild places less travelled by more aggressive species.  Even into the modern Age of Defiance, a majority of the Rostlina still harbor a deep-seated mistrust of anyone who pretends to the role of authority or expertise; for good or ill, their criticality regarding the mantles of power and status cannot be understated.

While they are very quiet and secretive about their kind, all Rostlina are deeply passionate regarding art and expression, and find every opportunity to explore and discover that side of mortals when they find a ‘twofoots’ that has proven their trustworthiness and reliability.

[AoZ] Rostlina Traits

As a Rostlina, you have the following traits

Dual Nature

Rostlina characters are both Plant and Humanoid.

Rootwalker

A Rostlina character gains 5 feet of movement when traversing an area with abundant or rich vegetation, such as a forest or swamp.  However, they lose 5 feet of movement when traversing an area that has sparse or no vegetation, such as a city or permafrost.

Lightdrinker

A Rostlina who is within range of a source of nonmagical Bright Light may spend a Bonus Action to restore 1d6 Hit Points plus your character level.  This feature can be used a number of times equal to your Constitution Modifier (minimum 1), and all uses of this feature are restored after a Short Rest.

Amberbind

The Rostlina can harden the ichor in their veins into magical amber to help resist incoming damage.  As a Reaction, a Rostlina character can grant themselves Resistance to non-magical Bludgeoning, Slashing, and Piercing damage for a number of rounds equal to their Constitution Modifier (minimum 1).  Once this feature is used, it cannot be used again until after a Long Rest.

Bloom Lineages

All Rostlina carries groups of traits descended from their rooted ancestors.  As of the modern day, four distinct lineages can be found in the various parts of the world that the Rostlina now call home.  Choose between Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma when choosing a lineage, this is your Spellcasting ability when casting spells provided by this trait.

Lineage	Level 1	Level 3	Level 5
Dawnbloom	Resistance	Charm Person	Enthrall
Highbloom	Druidcraft	Purify Food and Drink	Lesser Restoration
Thornbloom	Primal Savagery	Animal Friendship	Beast Bond
Duskbloom	Shade	Bane	Shadow Blade