Homebrew Elder Dragonborn Species Details

The elder dragon Kirin moved around, encircling Todro and sniffing him. Todro was too scared to move. But then, the Kirin whinnied and picked Todro up and rode out into the wild.

The Vaal Hazak roared and was about to eat an elf and a dwarf, when John yelled "Stop!", and the Vaal Hazak stopped and looked and him, breathing deadly Effluvium out of its nostrils. But the Effluvium didn't poison John. It only made him feel stronger. The Vaal Hazak looked at him weirdly, and they both realized the truth. John is descended from the Vaal Hazak.

The Zorah Magdoros trambled across the land, destroying villages in its path, with a creature standing on top of it, a much smaller creature, yet sharing same traits. The Elder Dragonborn then laughed, and the Zorah Magdoros blew steam out of its nostrils, as if sharing a laugh as they bring destruction upon the land.

Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the Dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, Dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Unlike Dragonborn, the Elder Dragonborn are descended from elder dragons, a much rarer species than normal dragons. There are only 12 species of elder dragons found(Go search up Elder Dragons Monster Hunter World), so they are very rare indeed. Legendary even. Elder Dragonborn is feared or respected in some regions, but in other regions, they were never heard of.

Kin of Elder Dragons

Elder Dragonborn's looks varie a lot from who they're descended from. Unlike Dragonborn, some Elder Dragonborn do have a tail or/and wings. Elder Dragonborn are tall and strongly built. Their height and weight vary, though. They can be from 6 ft. to 8 ft, with a weight of 250 pounds or more. Elder Dragonborn have humanlike structure with 2 hands and two feet. However, some of them have only 3 fingers with one thumb, while others might haves hooves with spikes on them.

Elder Dragonborn represent their ancestry. Descendants of a Velkhana will have bright blue and ice scales. A descendant of a Behemoth, however, might have fiery scales or electric scales. Some Elder Dragonborn are descended from a variant of an Elder Dragon: For example, the Blackveil Vaal Hazak, which is smaller and has different scales than the normal Vaal Hazak.

Most Elder Dragonborn assume that they are normal dragonborn, until they come to meet with their ancestor elder dragon, any elder dragon, or studies oneself closely. Some Elder Dragonborn gets claimed by Elder Dragons when a strange mist comes and surrounds the Elder Dragonborn or a magical symbol sets ablaze a few inches above their head. However, this is very rare.

Like Dragonborn, Elder Dragonborn have a continual drive for self-improvement. Different Elder Dragonborn value skill and excellence in different endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. Some Elder Dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal, while others holds several skills for only a few years. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of an Elder Dragonborn.

Elder Dragonborn seeks help from Dragonborn clans. Elder Dragonborn that assume that they're a normal Dragonborn might join a Dragonborn clan, thus having a clan name.

Elder Dragonborn Names

Elder Dragonborn has a name given by elder draconic gods or elder dragons at birth. They also have a nickname after their real name. Dragonborn's nicknames often describe traits of the Elder Dragonborn(The Fast One), where they were born(Lord of the Blackest Forests), their ancestry(Icebreath), a simple description(The Voiceless) and many, many, more. Elder Dragonborn who assume that they're Dragonborn might join a clan, thus having a clan name. They put their clan names first as a mark of honor. Order of names: Clan name(Optional)-Real name-Nickname

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Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit

Elder Dragonborn Traits

Your elder draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with some other Elder Dragonborn and some Dragonborn.

Dragon Wings

If you are descended from the Kushala Daora, Nergigante, Lunastra, Teostra, Vaal Hazaak, Xeno'jiiva, Velkhana, or Namielle, then you have wings. You have a flying speed of 30 feet.

Special Traits for Elder Dragonborn Without Wings

If you are descended from the Kirin, you have a boost in speed. Your walking speed will change to 45 feet.

If you are descended from the Kulve Taroth, you have resistance against cold damage. Resistance to Cold damage will be added to your resistances.

If you are descended from the Zorah Magdaros, your Constitution score will add an additional 2.

If you are descended from the Behemoth, you gain a burrowing speed. Your burrowing speed will change to 40 feet. Cannot burrow through rock.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, Wisdom increase by 1, Intelligence increases by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 1, and Dexterity increase by 1.

Age

Young Elder Dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 500.

Alignment

Elder Dragonborn that are not in a Dragonborn clan are usually chaotic or neutral. Some Elder Dragonborn can be lawful, though. If Elder Dragonborn are in Dragonborn clans, then their alignment will be of the clan's alignment. [Dragonborn tend to extremes, making a conscious choice for one side or the other in the cosmic war between good and evil (represented by Bahamut and Tiamat, respectively). Most dragonborn are good, but those who side with Tiamat can be terrible villains.)]

Size

Elder Dragonborn are tall and heavy, standing well over 6 to 8 ft. tall and 250 pounds or more. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Elder Draconic Ancestry

You have Elder Draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon/special attack and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.

Elder Draconic Ancestry

Elder DRAGON	DAMAGE TYPE	BREATH WEAPON/SPECIAL ATTACK
Kirin	Lightning	10 ft radius cylinder 1 mile high (Dex. save) Special Attack-Lightning Bolt
Kulve Taroth	Fire	5 by 40 ft. line (Dex. save) Breath Weapon
Kushala Daora	Bludgeoning	10 radius sphere(Dex. save) Special Attack-Tail Whip
Nergigante	Piercing	15 by 25 ft. line (Dex. save) Special Attack-Shoot Out Spikes
Lunastra	Fire	15 by 25 ft. line (Dex. save) Breath Weapon
Teostra	Radiant	25 ft. cone (Dex. save) Special Attack-Shine Light
Vaal Hazak	Poison	25 ft. cone (Con. save) Breath weapon
Xeno'jiiva	Slashing	25 ft. cone (Dex. save) Special Attack-Dragon Send
Zorah Magdaros	Fire	15 ft. burst in every direction (Con.save) Special Attack-Fire Stomp
Behemoth	Lightning	25 ft. cone (Con. save) Special attack- Horn Zap

Velkhana	Cold	Spread 10 ft. each turn. Use command to stop Blizzard or if hit points is 5 or below it stops(Con.save) Special Attack-Blizzard
Namielle	Cold	5 by 40 ft. (Dex. save) Breath Weapon

Breath Weapon/Special Attack

Breath Weapon: You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Special Attack: You can use your action to use a special attack. Your Elder Draconic ancestry determines the special attack. When you use your special attack, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your Elder Draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest. SPECIAL CASE: Velkhana Elder Dragonborn's Blizzard Special Attack deals 1d4 ([6th] 2d4, [11th] 3d4, [16th] 4d4)cold damage for people standing in the blizzard. Creatures standing there for 3 turns will get restrained unless broken out or use a d20 throw+ Con. modifier, if higher than  14 then break out.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to the damage type associated with your Elder Draconic ancestry.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.