Homebrew Goose Species Details

There have always been tales of a monstrous beasts haunting the depths of your nightmares. They work their way into society and know how to turn your very world upside down. These creatures do not seem to speak usually, only make honking noises, to signal the imminent defeat of all who stand against them. They steal everything you hold dear to your heart, and if that isn't enough, your soul is next...

They may seem to only be a nuisance, but these feathered demons serve a much darker purpose. Some have become enlightened and learned how to read scriptures in varying languages, to the degree of being able to understand the power of their belief. I encountered one that almost killed me mercilessly, but spared me after seeing the symbol of my god, understanding I was a fellow believer. Through the power of communion even these creatures learn to draw upon the well of religious power and use it for the chaos they ensure.

 

— Bahb Roth, Gnome Follower of MavvyMav

Geese are one of the most lethal species known in all the lands, considered an omen of bad luck and upcoming doom. 

The Mindset of a Goose

The goose is known for being light, quick, and extremely dangerous, but the deadliest part of a goose is the way it thinks. A goose rarely has allies or works with others unless it is presented a common enemy. It savors the pain of others in every form. With this style of thinking it focuses on different forms of torture. It steals anything it deems important to its opponent, be it trinkets, money, or even equipment. It annoys the opponent through creating disorienting sounds constantly like an orchestra of humiliation, also known as its honk. Through utilizing these deadly skills it can pillage, pester, and petrify all who dare enter its path of destruction. 

The Influence of Religion

Geese may simply be satisfied with the anarchy it ensures in society and among its people, but sometimes there are those that seek more. Some geese hunt for a greater meaning to it all, a powerful belief which inspires them to fight for a goal. All geese can read books and use their beaks to grab tools and use them for writing, but some take the pursuit of knowledge to a greater degree. They pursue an ideal, a religion, a god, or even a divine being to satisfy that need for more. Doing so leads to a species of geese known under the ideal of Enlightened Chaos. This belief helps them learn how to speak the tongue of man and communicate with others with an awakened mindset, drastically increasing intelligence and wisdom. This enlightenment may lead to the Goose loosing some of its darker primal knowledge, due to changing its goals and focuses.

 

 

 

Goose Traits

The traits of a goose are focused upon its mysterious and chaotic elements, focusing on the varying skills it commands.

Goose Mindset

Enlightened Chaos

-1 Charisma
+3 Wisdom
+2 Intelligence
- Speaks Common
- Must select a god or religion to follow

Erratic Anarchy

-2 Charisma
+3 Dexterity
+3 Constitution
- Can read and write 1 exotic language.

Ability Score Decrease

Your strength decreases by 2.

Age

The age of a goose is something humans struggle with comprehending as their age varies depending upon the powers they draw upon. Some have achieved immortality, while lesser geese have lived and died within a short span of years.

Alignment

Geese are always of a chaotic alignment, usually neutral or evil. There are some instances of Chaotic Good geese, which have been awakened through giving itself a religious purpose.

Size

Geese do not really grow much taller than 3 feet, allowing access into smaller places that the goose's taller bipedal acquaintances could never get to. It weighs from 19 to 25 pounds or so.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a flying speed of 25 feet, and swimming speed of 35 feet, allowing versatile movement.

Languages

You can read and write Common. Geese can also communicate with other animals through honking in various decibels and styles to convey a message.

Hoarding Intellect

A goose can only hold one weapon or item at a time with its beak, which is why it relies upon the mystical art of Goose Hoarding. A goose hoard is a magical state a goose's equipment and treasure can be placed in, invisible to the human eye and unable to be taken by any but the goose. Simply by moving at least 15 feet during a turn, it can swap items in possession with those from the hoard. It can also instantly hoard objects claimed from slain opponents or stolen from other foes.

Skill Proficiencies

The goose's uncanny knack of hiding, stealing, and beak utilization is a common skill all of the race seem to have. Similarly, they can handle acrobatic situations with ease due to their wings and knowledge in varying movement styles.

Honk Skill

The Goose creates its infamous noise of doom, causing the opponent to freeze in horror. It works on any target within an area of 5 feet and can be used as a bonus action. Target must make a wisdom saving throw for the next 2 turns. If it fails either it cannot do any actions. This can only be done once before taking a long rest. Increases to 2 uses at level 7 and 3 at level 15.