Homebrew Delkoko Species Details
Where the Delkokos originated is unknown and due to their exceeding rarity, theories on their origins are sparse. It may have been some errant magic from the Feywild or a divine spark, but even the Delkokos themselves aren't very interested in hunting down this origin. They instead focus on the current life given to them and the history of their own tribes. They are a life-loving people that work communally to achieve a comfortable lifestyle. They work enough to eat and spend the rest of their time either relaxing in the sun, singing and dancing, or celebrating whatever they feel justifies a celebration - even if that reason is simply that they have the freedom to celebrate.
They live in small tribes based around their Pocamoñoko Tree - a coconut tree which births new Delkokos. It is a sacred, metaphorically parental figure for them. Most villages differ to naturally integrate with the nature around them, but nearly all of them have an Oko Moñoko, or "Home House". This is equivalent to a dwarven feast hall mixed with human town hall. Food is prepared here and village-wide parties are thrown here every night.
Their religions generally focus on their Pocamoñoko Tree, but can differ to adapt to their environment. For example, Orange Husk Delkokos are sometimes known to praise the sun due to its resemblance to their husks.
Most Delkoko tribes do not have a concept of money. They merely give what is needed and politely take what is wanted but they do have a concept of private property. They would not take something without at least asking unless it was an emergency or if that particular something was food left in a public space. The concept of withholding medical supplies or food without payment would be seen as abhorrent to Delkoko culture.
Delkokos love dressing themselves up. They will use flowers like hats or wigs, and leaves like beards or moustaches. They'll paint their husks or even carve intricate shapes into the wood. Sometimes, if they are particularly inspired by a person, they may try emulating their exact look or basing a new one off of their style.
A new Pocamoñoko Tree can form only if one of three conditions are met:
- When a Pocamoñoko Tree begins to die, it will try to create two final Delkokos. If it is able to survive the standard 9 month period of growth, the Delkokos will go forth into the world and find a place to settle down. Once they live their natural cycle or if they choose to do so, they will be able to enter plant themselves into the ground and enter a status, allowing a new Pocamoñoko Tree to form from their remains.
- If a Delkoko is the last of their tribe and they feel an terrible despair overwhelm them, they will enter a trance like state and try to find a hidden place to plant themself.
- If a Delkoko reaches the end of its life and feels a intense inner-peace and self-fulfilment, it may randomly sprout a new infant tree from its head upon death. It becomes the responsibility of its tribe to find a new place to plant this, typically far away as to create a brand new community separate from their own.
Delkokos all resemble coconuts with leafy or root-like appendages and vary in size, colour, and husk toughness. Despite any differences, Delkokos do not discriminate or even recognize a difference. They live for around 100 years. They are naturally genderless but they may choose to adapt to a particular way of presenting based on preference. However, their culture and language do not have a concept of sex or gender. They are all naturally diurnal as they become sleepy without the presence of sunshine which energizes them, though they can survive without it. They are all completely herbivores and are incapable of digesting meat.
Hard Husk
The most common of the species. They are most often found on small, warm islands. They are known for their brown, durable wooden husks.
You gain the following:
- Hard Husk. You gain a +1 to your constitution.
- Natural Armor. Your husk provides you a base AC of 16 (your Dexterity modifier doesn’t affect this number). If wear light, medium, or heavy armor this replaces your AC. If you are using a shield, you can apply the shield’s bonus as normal.
Tender Husk
Tender husks are about as common as Citrus Husks, but not as common as Hard Husks. They are often found out in the far east islands of Toril, most often amongst the bamboo forests. They are known for their green, softer husks and great acuity for craftsmanship.
You gain the following:
- Softer Husk, Bigger Brain. You gain a +1 to your intelligence or wisdom.
- Skilled. You've dedicated yourself to a particular set of hobbies. You may select any two skills and gain proficiency in them.
Citrus Husk
Citrus husks are most often found along shorelines in hot, tropical climates. They are known of their bright orange and yellow husks, as well as their more hyperactive minds. They are quicker than the other subspecies.
You gain the following:
- Light Husk. You gain a +1 to your dexterity.
- Scampering Coconut. Your base speed is 35ft instead of the default Delkoko speed.
Delkoko Traits
Creature Type: Plant
Size: Small (about 1.5–2 feet tall)
Speed: 25 feet
Ability Score Increases
You are naturally loveable. Gain a +2 in charisma as your species bonus. This increase can raise a score above 20.
If you want to take your Delkoko is a different direction, feel free to change this +2 to any other stat with DM's approval.
Amphibious
You can breathe air and water.
Water Dependency
If you fail to immerse yourself in water for at least 1 hour during a day, you suffer 1 level of exhaustion at the end of that day. You can recover from this exhaustion only through magic or by immersing yourself in water for at least 1 hour.
Plant's Diet
You cannot digest meat. Additionally, you can go without needing any food for thirty days, where then you will start to feel the effects of hunger like any other species.
If you attempt to eat meat, you gain the poisoned effect and will vomit it back up.
Languages
Your character knows at least three languages: Common plus two languages you roll or choose from the Standard Languages table. Knowledge of a language means your character can communicate in it, read it, and write it. Your class and other features might also give you languages.
The Standard Languages table lists languages that are widespread on D&D worlds. Every player character knows Common, which originated in the planar metropolis of Sigil, the hub of the multiverse. The other standard languages originated with the first members of the most prominent species in the worlds of D&D and have since spread widely.
| 1d12 | Language | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| — | Common | Sigil |
| 1 | Common Sign Language | Sigil |
| 2 | Draconic | Dragons |
| 3-4 | Dwarvish | Dwarves |
| 5-6 | Elvish | Elves |
| 7 | Giant | Giants |
| 8 | Gnomish | Gnomes |
| 9 | Goblin | Goblinoids |
| 10-11 | Halfling | Halflings |
| 12 | Orc | Orcs |
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