Homebrew Wukong variant Species Details

History
The Monkey King, Sun Wukong, once created a paradise for monkeys on the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits in the nation of Shou Lung in Kara-Tur. This mountain was called Hua Guo Shan, which literally means "Mountain of Flowering Fruits." It was a legendary place where food fell in abundance from the trees, and the monkeys, called wukong in honor of their king, were never hungry and always feasted joyfully. However, the king's arrogance landed him in trouble with Heaven, and he was sealed away. Heaven's wrath was not easily appeased after witnessing the impudence of a monkey, and they turned their anger on the mountain's paradise. They sent a freezing, icy blight upon the mountain. The plants withered in the merciless cold, and it became an uninhabitable wasteland.

The residents fled their now-cursed home and scattered in fear across the continent. The eyes of heaven have watched, and their followers relentlessly pursue the wukong to this day. The apes are persistent, however, and with each passing generation, they have plotted against the heavens and escaped extinction. They have passed down the legends of their fallen paradise to their children and have once again imbued the new generations with the ideal of freedom. Worshipping their lost king as a god, many wukong grow up to become adventurers, always keeping an eye out for gossip, especially about where their god may be sealed away, as well as the secret means by which he can be released.

Society
Having the brashness of apes, wukong are a race all for play, little work or pretentiousness. Wukong function best when they don't deal with "stifling" races. As such, they often come into conflict with dwarves, but find brothers in orcs, humans, gnomes, and halflings. They tend to give elves headaches, showing little in the way of respect. Despite this, they are not particularly hated outwardly. Today, the Wukong are largely sequestered in secret communities, hidden from the eyes and followers of Heaven and their hunters. They have a great oral tradition and pass on stories within their scattered groups to maintain their sense of racial communion.

Religion
The Wukong worship their god, Sun Wukong, after whom their race takes its name. They believe that Heaven is unjust, and the release of their king will return them to the glory days of their former home. They practice a form of martial arts as a means of prayer to their god, believing in physical prowess. Unlike the stereotypical idea of ​​monkeys, the Wukong consider the peach, not the banana, to be the sacred fruit, as the peach was the king's favorite of all the fruits of Hua Guo Shan. Every year, they hold a festival for the monkey god, when they momentarily forget their sad present and indulge in a day of revelry and celebration. Wukong remains in search of the means to free their god, which is almost a pilgrimage that each generation makes as they venture forth.

Wukong Names
Wukong names are written in High Shou, but their language is somewhat less than refined, using a peasant accent.

Males: Sun Wu Kong, Son Goku, Houzi

Females: Houya, Wu Liang, Jian Jie

Wukong Traits
A persecuted race of ape-like humanoids

Age. Wukongs mature at the same rate as humans and reach adulthood around age 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 200 years.

Alignment. Wukongs are naturally chaotic, but can grow into other alignments.

Size. They average slightly shorter than humans, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You have a climb speed of 30 feet.

Wukong Variant Traits

Some Wukong seek to emulate the immense strength of the Monkey King. Such Wukong often work their bodies and seek out strong warriors to challenge and improve themselves.

 

Wukong variant Traits

Wukongs are primates that resemble a cross between humans and chimpanzees

Ability Score Increase

Some wukong desire to emulate the immense strength of the monkey king. Such wukong often work their bodies and seek out strong warriors to challenge and improve themselves.

Prehensile Tail

Your tail is muscular and very long, roughly the length of your body, and can support your weight if you're unencumbered (such as while hanging from a branch). While the tail is primarily used to aid in climbing and keep your hands free for foraging and carrying, you can use it to perform the following simple tasks: lift, drop, hold, push, or pull an object or creature weighing up to 50 pounds; open or close a door or container; and grasp a Small or smaller creature. Your DM may allow other simple tasks to be added to that list of options. Your tail cannot wield weapons or shields or do anything that requires manual precision, such as using tools or magic items or casting the somatic components of a spell.

Embodied Power

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip and can cast it at will without material components. In addition to your normal abilities, you can use this cantrip to change the appearance of your skin, making it appear to be made of metal, cloth, or stone. This ability is purely cosmetic and does not affect the actual composition of your body.

Hard as nails

While training to become as powerful as the Monkey King himself, Wukongs learn to take a hit or two.

Monkey skills

Your body is strong and agile, and you can maneuver around or overcome any obstacle.