Homebrew Dromerru Species Details
The Dromerru walk this world with a total lack of apprehension, seeking out their path and fulfillment of the prophecy they have yet to know.
Corporeal Form
Dromerru stand tall and slender, most reaching 7 feet before full maturation. This form is described by some inhabitants of the Ruhae Hwonn & surrounding islands as “nightmarish.”
Their range of skin color is not so much light to dark, but instead cool to warm, for example, one having a skin tone of lavender and another of coral, all skin tones remaining a light color slightly muddled with dijon undertones.
Eyes do not follow the same logic, majority of eyes being a shade of yellow, with rare exceptions being the color of their skin or hair.
For Dromerru, hair, like most every other culture, is significant. Hair is not to be cut while a Dromerru is, or believes they are on their path. Hair color is similar to eye color, wavering rarely,staying around black.
Dromerru customs care not for the modesty around breasts that most other creatures have. A stylish, and common, covering of one’s torso, covers the abdomen fully and reaches over one shoulder to secure itself. Style around coverings for the bottom halves of Dromerru is less defined, generally left up to personality, obligation, and availability of clothing. Shoes and gloves are non-obligatory, and serve as a representation of which Deity a Dromerru is devoted to.
Lords Above & Below
The Dromerru value faith above all else. This hyper-religious attitude is centered around 13 deities, one the truest, who each and every Dromerru worships, calls to in their time of need. And 12 others, 6 representing positive forms and 6 representing the opposite. Along with several other less consequential deities included in their legend.
(see Dromerru Deities for more information)
These deities are extremely significant to the Dromerru. At 11 years of age, each Dromerru is expected to pledge themselves to a Deity. This ritual can include many body alterations, such as piercings and embedding jewels into the skin. It is guaranteed to include a carving into the skin, the main image, resting on either the forehead, for positive forms, or chest, for negative forms, is representative of the Deity the Dromerru is devoting themself to, and is carved the same each time. The rest of the carving, potentially extending to the nose, neck, beyond the hairline, onto the abdomen, etc. is unique to the individual Dromerru.
Life & Death
Typically, Dromerru live for around 80 years, similarly to humans, with exceptions for religious leaders, who will typically live past 100, usually no longer than 120. Despite having lifespans like humans, Dromerru health does not deteriorate the same way with age, most staying in good health for until their deaths.
Dromerru attitude around death is like many other things in their culture, revolving around prophecies and Deities. Despite the differences in funerary practices, generally, to respectfully put a Dromerru to rest, they should be returned to their homeland (if not already there), and be buried with the proper religious proceedings and leaders present. The practice of burying Dromerru stems from their belief of a greater, safer, world below theirs.
If a Dromerru dies before fulfilling their prophecy, they are not considered to be prepared to pass onto this world, and their body should be sacrificed to the Deity they have devoted themself to.
Biology of Mating
Despite the sexual nature of their reproduction, Dromerru are staunchly aromantic and asexual. While a Dromerru may biologically have two parents, socially, they only have one. Sexual partners are only present to fertilize, not to care for offspring, that responsibility laying on the one who carried the child. Most Dromerru only experience one instance of sex in their life.
Throughout a Dromerru’s life, they can expect no companionship from a sibling, because they don’t have any. Though it is biologically possible for Dromerru to have more than one child, it is a cultural expectation that they don’t.
Similarly, given that they are what you could describe as “dual sexed,” though Dromerru are capable of asexual reproduction, they reproduce sexually because of the cultural expectations to produce diverse offspring, as opposed to a clone of oneself.
Despite this adversion to romance and sex, Dromerru have a very tight-knit, affectionate society. All inhabitants of a Dromerru settlement are considered family by one another, regardless of biological connection.
Undertakings
Any Dromerru adventurer you meet is bound to be on their path, working towards the fulfillment of their prophecy. Adventurers meeting Dromerru can expect an ally for as long as they continue on the same path.
When adventurers stumble upon Dromerru lands, they are likely to be treated graciously, and protected within them. However, if an adventurer’s presence poses threat, directly or indirectly, to any Dromerru, they will be forced out.
Dromerru Names
Dromerru names follow a simple formula [parent name]-[prophecy] [personal name] The prophecy is bestowed by a religious leader connected to Pukhtuhorod, in Celestial, so as the child does not find out their prophecy.
Prophecies can be simple, or life altering, one Dromerru’s prophecy could be gardener while another’s could be apotheosis.
As a player deciding your character’s name, know that there is no difference between parent & personal names. Here are some examples (though you should feel free to make up your own):
- Eukos
- Aliel
- Hielyr
- Rielik
- Paha
- Mano
- Zopha
- Golure
- halyr
- Bielah
- Bosya
Dromerru Traits
Resilience of the Dromerru gives your character some extra features.
Ability Score Increase
Your Religion score increases by 2 and your Arcana score increases by 1.
Age
Dromerru do not reach full physical maturation until around 30 years old, but are socially considered adults at 22. Unless your character is on a path of religious enlightenment, they are likely to die around 80 years old, while religious leaders may live up to 120 years old.
Size
Dromerru reach 8 to 9 feet tall and are quite slender. You are size large.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet
Darkvision
Option One:
Your ancestors have spent hundreds of years in the shadow of mountains, and spent just as long performing rituals well into the night. You can see in dim light 120 feet in front of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim. You see this only in grayscale. You are disadvantaged doing things in bright light.
Option Two:
Your ancestors have spent hundreds of years in the shadow of mountains, and spent just as long performing rituals well into the night. You can see in dim light 60 feet in front of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim. You see this only in grayscale.
Proficient Prayer
You are proficient in the Religion skill.
Good Dreams
Depending on the Deity you are devoted to (Furoiovaurulrod, Roeruulukhckrod, Neruvan-Uliofuerurod, Prourulurngerud-Uliofuerurod, Ukhroturod, Musaiokorod), during long rests, you are able to gain +1 Max HP given an 18 or above on the roll of a D20. On a 2 or below, you lose 1 Max HP.
Depending on the Deity you are devoted to (Saurulerumnrod, Ulukhburrorod, Roerubiorotuhorod, Saukhkoroiofuiokoerurod, Ioneruptuiotuuderurod, Saioulerunkoerurod), during long rests, you are able to gain one magic item (which you are not attuned to automatically) determined by rolling a D100, and choosing the corresponding item, given a 17 or above on the roll of a D20. Given a Natural 1, you lose one magic item of your choice
Given a 19 or above, on a short rest, you are able to regain all hit points.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Terran. If your character is on a path of religious enlightenment, you can additionally speak, read, and write Celestial.
Other Proficiencies
You are proficient with Long Bow, Scimitar, and Javelin. You are proficient with light armor. You are proficient with Drum and Weaver’s tools. If you are on a path fo religious enlightenment you are additionally proficient with woodcarver’s tools and Herbalist Kit.
Dromerru Traits
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