Homebrew Appoplexian Species Details
Towering, broad-shouldered beings of immense physical power, Appoplexians are apex predators evolved for pure dominance. Hailing from savage worlds or primal battle realms, they are known for their unmatched strength, brutal instinct, and voices that boom like war drums. Covered in dense fur with razor-edged claws, Appoplexians speak through bold declarations and furious roars — their culture values honor, challenge, and raw, undiluted willpower.
Despite their intimidating presence, Appoplexians aren’t mindless brutes. Many possess cunning battlefield instincts and deep, if unconventional, codes of conduct. Whether serving as lone champions or tribal warriors, they rarely back down, believing that every battle is a proving ground for their spirit.
Among gladiators, wrestlers, or frontline fighters, an Appoplexian is a spectacle: impossible to ignore, and even harder to stop.
Appoplexian Traits
Appoplexians are built for battle — inside and out. Their bodies house raw kinetic potential, honed by generations of conflict and survival. You are stronger, faster, and tougher than most other mortals, able to scale walls, swim against currents, or take hits that would flatten others. You have powerful claws, battle-ready instincts, and a voice that can silence crowds. While your aggression is instinctual, it is also disciplined. In your people’s eyes, restraint is weakness — it is the ultimate proof of no control.Creature Type
Humanoid
Size
Your Size is Medium (about 8–9 feet tall).
Speed
Your speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Ability Score Increase
+2 Strength +1 Charisma / increase one score by 2 and a different one by 1
Impervious Coat
When you make a Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution saving throw, you can choose to roll with advantage.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.
Adrenaline
When you are reduced to half your hit points or less, you can use this trait (no action required) to gain temporary hit points equal to your level + your Constitution modifier. You also gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical sources until the end of your next turn.
You can use this trait once per long rest.
Let me tell you something!
You have advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks against creatures that can hear you.
You can speak twice as loudly as a normal humanoid.
You always know the direction of the loudest voice within 60 feet, even through thin walls or barriers.
Claws of the Apex
Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, they deal 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage.
Once per turn when you hit a creature with your claws, you can force it to make a Strength saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier). On a failed save, its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.
You can use this speed-reducing effect a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.
Languages
Loud, rhythmic, and built for declarations and battle cries.
Choice of common and another language
Unyielding Predator
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push or drag.
You have advantage on checks and saving throws made to resist being shoved or moved against your will.
You can go up to 12 hours without food or water without suffering exhaustion. You do not suffer exhaustion from sprinting, swimming, or climbing unless the activity continues for more than 1 hour without rest.
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