Homebrew Oread Species Details

To be alone and isolated, far from most other races. High above most land, only knowing those who are similar to you. That is the life of an Oread, and although they come in different shapes and sizes, they almost always act the same. Afraid of change, afraid of losing everything they work for. Few can say they've met and gained the trust of an Oread, even just a normal one.

Isolation

Oreads do not know anything but each other for the most part. They remain close to their mountain, grotto, cave, etc. They usually do not come in contact with other races, besides the rare Rock or Deep Gnome, maybe a Goliath. They prefer to stay within their communities, and generally enjoy the peaceful and content atmosphere. Well, as peaceful and content as possible.

Living Landforms

On paper, many might question how 'alive' Oreads are. Oreads are tall, and made of literal stone, dirt, snow, crystals, etc. They sure don't require the same food as other races, nor do they have an exact lifespan. However, Oreads are most definitely alive and sentient. They may be cold and immovable, but some enjoy learning what life is, and what its like outside of their harsh villages. There is a great divide between indifferent Oreads and those who are overjoyed to be alive.

 

Female Dominated Race

Oreads are a kind of Nymph, which is a female race described as, 'a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.' While Oreads are not too different, simply inhabiting places which are less alive, some have the ability to slightly modify their appearence to be masculine. As their skin made of of dirt and stone and such, they can slightly wear away some skin using water, to make themselves look more masculine, but this is very rare and tedious.

 

Oread Names

Oreads are given 3 names, much like other races. Their normal name is given to them by village/tribe members using a voting system. Their personal name is one they give to themselves after 15 years of age, and its the name that those close to them may use. There's also an outcasted name, which is the name they'll use if outcasted, signaling that they're no longer 'family.'

Names which are assigned to Oreads are almost never masculine, and they vary on the race of Oread. 

Oread Names:  Alala, Aela, Brionna, Aurynn, Eoryn, Artemis, Wynter, Zorian

Oread Traits

Oreads often gain traits centered around what their the spirit of.

Mountainous

You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates with less oxygen.

Mountain Made

Your base climbing speed is 40

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Oreads tend to be considered an adult by the age of 100, but they can live for up to 2 million years, because of their mountainous nature. Many don't live past 300 years, however.

Alignment

Oreads dont feel emotions quite as well as other races, and only work with one another for survival. This causes them to lean towards neutral alignments, mostly Lawful Neutral and True Neutral. occasionaly you might meet a Neutral Good or Chaotic Neutral, as Oread outcasts tend to be more... human.

Size

Grotto Oreads are usually around 5 to 6 ft, however Mountain Oreads can vary from 7 feet to a wopping 12 ft.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write in Common, Giant, and Terran