Homebrew Leonin Species Details
""Duty, honor, and valor are either in your heart or they are not. You will never know for certain until you are tested."
Feline Majesty
Leonin are a form of anthropomorphic lion found on multiple planes, and universally possess a strong connection to white mana. Leonin usually have tan fur and the males have a thick lion’s mane, while the females lack such manes. Leonin display a bit of physiological variety however, with some having coats like tigers, jaguars, ocelots, etc., but the majority of them have a lion-like appearance. However, such coat mutations can occur within even families of Leonin who all have the same appearance. Thus any particular Leonin can be of any coat, regardless of their ancestry.
People of Strength
The stature of Leonin far exceeds that of the average human, and male Leonin especially. An average example of their kind usually stands well over 6 feet tall and weighs in excess of 250 pounds. This mighty build often leads to a life of martial excellence. Many happily become soldiers or mercenaries, whether inside Leonin society or somewhere else on the planes. However, others find such blood sport distasteful, and instead hone their athletic prowess in gymnasiums and arenas, fueled by a natural competitive drive to excel.
Leonin, like most fields, have keen eyesight, even in the dark and are naturally highly perceptive. They also truly embody the phrase “lionhearted,” being nearly unshakable on the battlefield. As such they are naturally courageous folk, and are rarely if ever cowed by threats or intimidation, although some are quick to anger if their pride is wounded.
Suns Pride
Leonin culture is highly honor-based and religious, worshiping the white sun. Clerics of the sun have to survive a full year in the desert by themselves before they are regarded as full "abuna"s that are allowed to lead other Leonin in religious ceremonies, particularly the Sunroar, a holy ceremony of sun worship.
Martial Excellence
Leonin make consummate fighters, as martial prowess is highly valued in Leonin society. And due to their naturally perceptive and charismatic nature, Leonin are also comfortable taking the path of paladins or clerics. Clerics of the white sun are themselves usually seasoned veterans of many battles, utilizing their divine magic to bolster and lead their fellow soldiers into combat. Leonin favor spell casting which emphasizes the power of radiant damage, smiting their foes with withering light.
This emphasis on honor and drawing on such a strong connection to white mana leads Leonin society to be strongly drawn toward both good and law. Their martial might is almost never used without just cause, and the idea of using dishonorable battle tactics that would spill innocent blood is an anathema to their code of conduct.
Leonin Names
Male Names: Ajani, Brimaz, Ekene, Jazal, Obasi, Raksha
Female Names: Amara, Dakini, Kemba, Laena, Raakeal, Ushanti
Family Names: Brightmaw, Goldmane, Pridefang Sunborn, Whiteheart
Leonin Traits
Your Leonin character has a variety of natural abilities.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom increases by 1.
Age
Leonin have lifespans equivalent to humans.
Alignment
Leonin tend toward both lawful and good alignments, due to their strong connection to white mana.
Size
Leonin are noticeably taller and more powerfully built than humans, especially the males. Leonin are on average between 6 and 8 feet tall and usually weigh between 250 and 350 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You have a lion’s keen senses, especially in the dark. 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 grey.
Leonin Talent
You have proficiency in the Athletics and Perception skills.
Bravery
You have advantage on saving throws against being Frightened.
Cat's Claws
Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Powerful Build
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
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