Homebrew Shadow Dragonborn Species Details
a thousand years ago, a tribe of Dragonborn fell into a portal leading to Shadowfell. Unable to get back, they settled into their new land, and were slowly changed by it. After several generations, they have become afflicted by the evil of the Plane of Shadow, similar to that which can affect true dragons.
Proud Dragon Kin
Shadow Dragonborn look very much like normal Dragonborn. Their small, fine scales are usually a charcoal hue, with dark, translucent wings. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.
Self-Sufficient Clans
To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position.
Shadow Dragonborn Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. Life in Shadowfell slows the march of time, and Shadow Dragonborn usually live to 200.
Alignment
Shadow Dragonborn tend to lean torwards Chaotic evil.
Size
Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Wings that are an abnormality for your tribe give you a flying speed of 30ft.
Draconic Ancestry
You have shadow-draconic ancestry. Your breath weapon deals Necrotic damage, instead of the normal damage for a dragonborn.
Breath Weapon
You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. The attack deals Necrotic damage in a 15ft. cone. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a Constitution saving throw. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
Damage Resistance
Life in the Shadowfell has given you resistance to Necrotic Damage.
Shadow Stealth
While in dim light or darkness, the dragon can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
Sunlight Sensitivity
You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
Skill Proficiency
You are proficient Stealth.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.
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