Homebrew Jhorgun’taal Species Details

In the Shadow Marches, children born to a Human and an Orc are called Jhorgun’taal, “the bridge of two bloods.” Some exceptional members embrace this role. They travel from community to community, carrying local news and helping to bind those communities together. They are entertainers and mediators, seeking to spread cheer and resolve feuds. They typically know the ways of both Gatekeepers and the Cults, and seek to bring out the best in followers of both paths.

Jhorgun'taal blend the traits of orcs and humans, but each is unique in how much they have received from each forebear.  Jhorgun'taal are celebrated in the Shadow Marches, where they are thought to possess the best qualities of both species.  However, the people of the Five Nations don’t generally share this view… and for that matter, most of the people of the Five Nations assume that orcs are brutish.

Jhorgun'taal Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 5–6 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet

As a Jhorgun'taal, you have these special traits.

Adrenaline Rush

You can take the Dash action as a Bonus Action. When you do so, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus.

You can use this trait a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Short or Long Rest.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Resourceful

You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest.

Skillful

You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.