Homebrew Demi Dragon Race Species Details
A single crimson-scaled runt of a dragon stands defiant
amidst an orcish warband, waving their axes in anticipation
of an easy kill. With a roar, fire lights up the forest clearing as
she charges fearlessly, driving the startled orcs back with a
ferocity that belies her modest size.
The azure dragon studies the wizard's arcane runes, his
companions waiting close by. Jotting a note down in his
beloved journal, he inhales deeply, leeching the magical
energy right out of the protective ward. With a satisfied smirk,
he leads his companions deeper into the wizard's sanctum.
Within a stone temple upon an icy mountaintop, a dragon
sage sits in meditation. He was content to weather the
blizzard that would soon leave him stranded and isolated,
warmed only by the soft glow of the smoldering sphere of fire
which he held aloft in supplication. He relished the chance to
reflect upon the events of his journey.
Though each of these demi-dragons tell a different story,
they share a similar background—they were once humanoids
who underwent a metamorphic transformation that changed
their body. Those that are so afflicted are rare, but each must
learn to live with the consequences in their own way.
Each demi-dragon is different, with some drawing heavily
upon the essence of true dragons, while others defy such
comparisons. Many demi-dragons are ostracized by those
around them. Some relish their new form, while others
loathe what has been done to them, but all are linked by the
transformation they have undergone.
Demi Dragon Race Traits
Your draconic nature manifests in a variety of shared traitsAbility Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Aided Jump.
Your wings provide you with lift. Your maximum jump distance for high and long jumps is doubled, and you do not need to take a running start. This extra distance costs movement as normal.
Darkvision.
You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Dragon Scales.
While you aren't wearing armor, your Armor Class equals 10 + your Constitution modifier + your Charisma modifier.
Mythic Build
You count as one size category larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. Your claws have enough manual agility to manipulate objects as normal, but you have disadvantage on attack rolls made with weapons that have the ammunition or two-handed properties, and receive no benefit from wielding shields. In order to wear armor, you must have it specially constructed, costing twice the normal rate.
Natural Weapons
You have access to an arsenal of natural weapons. These natural weapons count as martial melee weapons for you, and you are proficient with them. You can use them to make melee weapon attacks, and you add your Strength modifier to the attack and damage rolls when you attack with them. Your fanged maw deals 1d12 piercing damage on a hit. Your lashing tail has the reach property and deals 1d10 bludgeoning damage. Your rending claws deal 1d6 slashing damage. When you take the Attack action and attack with your claw, you can use your bonus action to make an additional claw attack.
Inheritance
Your connection to a particular type of true dragon manifests as a related skill. You gain proficiency with one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, Acrobatics, Deception, History, and Persuasion.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.
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