Homebrew Arctic Triton Species Details

Pearl colored scales, a prismatic gleam, and eyes of bright icy blue; these are the mystic qualities of an Arctic Triton. These curious sea folk are more often talked about in lore than they are seen. While most keep to the sea, they will emerge from the water for resources or to confront civilizations disrupting their environment. It’s considered good luck to see one while sailing in the morning.

Jewels of the Ocean

As creatures of frigid waters, Arctic Tritons are visually adapted to the life in the icebergs. Their scales are a pearl-like color and reflect a prism of color in light. Most have ice blue corneas, with few having eyes of another pale color. Many Arctic Tritons have hair that is a light, pale version of a color from the rainbow. Less commonly, they have hair of a more ivory color, slightly contrasting with their scales. Otherwise, albinism is actually quite common in Arctic Tritons; approximately 1 in 40 are observed to have it.

Unusual Allies

Arctic Tritons are known to hunt for food alongside orcas. Once they join a pack, they act as strategists and guide the orcas to perform specific maneuvers in order to catch their prey. This could be the isolation of a small group from a herd, a way to chase the prey into a trap, or sometimes launching the Tritons up onto the ice to catch stragglers out of reach from the water. “Prey” is a fairly loose term in this case, and can include humanoids that are hostile to the orcas. This bond extends farther than hunting as the two groups often protect one another.

Tritons may also make friends of penguins, seals, or other arctic animals. Many wizards have penguin familiars, and polar bears make great companions for rangers.

Unparalleled Sculptors

Arctic Tritons are renowned for their legendary sculpting skills; their civilizations attest to this tenfold. They create their homes by carving into icebergs. These upside down cities are one of the most wonderous sights a traveler could possibly ever lay eyes on. Icebergs are carved in intricate design, all pieces of the whole slowly spiraling down to the point at the bottom. Each family creates their own home in their own unique style that unifies with those around it.

Arctic Triton Names

Often, Arctic Tritons get their surnames from the name of the iceberg they inhabit.

Male Infernal Names: Corus, Delnis, Jhimas, Keros, Molos, Nalos, Vodos, Zunis

Female Infernal Names: Aryn, Belthyn, Duthyn, Feloren, Otanyn, Shalryn, Vlaryn, Wolyn

Surnames Names: Galsena, Saldath, Kiroens, Jevaste, Hivashke

 

Arctic Triton Traits

Arctic Tritons have the following atributes.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Tritons reach maturity around age 15 and can live up to 200 years.

Alignment

Arctic Tritons tend to be neutral in nature. They enjoy living as free spirits, doing what they wish.

Size

Tritons are slightly shorter than humans, averaging about 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Control Ice and Water

A child of the sea, you can call on the magic of elemental ice and water. You can cast create or destroy water with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast warding wind with it, and starting at 5th level, you can also cast sleet storm with it. Once you cast a spell with this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Dweller of Frozen Lands

Arctic beasts have an extraordinary affinity with your people. You can communicate simple ideas with beasts adapted to frigid climates. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return.

Life in Ice

Adapted to the freezing waters of the arctic climate, you have resistance to cold damage and are immune to any negative effects caused by freezing environments.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial.