Homebrew Arachlis Species Details
"Cayo may i ask you a question?" Robert asked his arachlis friend one afternoon after a long day of work. "of course anything for my best bud" Cayo responded with a smile. "Cayo my friend i have known you for years and still i do not know were is it that you come from?" the man asked curiously. Cayo responded "well you know were i am from it is a lot like here but different, like we still have grass like at the old farm house were i was yesterday. i found a lady bug there and you know the spots on its back reminded me of the spots on MR. Wilsons horse and then i thought i haven't seen that horse in a bit and you know that reminds me....." "stop stop its fine that's enough, i'm fine without knowing." Robert said rubbing his head. "well fine then i didn't even get to the good part yet." Cayo retorted with a smug grin. Robert looked at his strange friend and smiled. "will you ever actually tell me about your home Cayo?" Cayo looked back at him puzzled and said with a warm grin. "what do you mean, this is my home." Robert simply smiled, that much was true.
-a young human man named Robert asks his arachlis friend Cayo about were he is from.
physical description.
this race is a strange one and many things about it are unclear like were they come from or how they were made, the things we do know are what they can do. this race physically is a humanoid usually standing 4 to 6 feet in height with an average of weight of 120 lbs. with there four legs and arms these creatures are quit mobile but do not like to swim. there hands and feet are equipped with pads like that of a cat and are usually black or grey this helps them keep traction while climbing. the arachlis feet are also identical to there hands both are equipped with two fingers and a thumb with retractable black claws. they have anywhere from 2 to 8 eyes and the more eyes they have the more likely some are different colors from the normal black, this makes there vision extremely good even in the dark. but be warned these fury creatures are often not to be trusted because of there calling to telling lies and playing tricks.
lore.
while much of there lore is unknown like were they are from or what there cutler is like. when asked about there cutler they will always answer in long and convoluted answers that end op being more confusing then anything. occasionally they will say things like names or compare things to the way they do them but when asked they will never be able to explain what the mean. although they do not respect others cutler and gods as a whole they never are impolite about it, even though they themselves practice some strange practices such as always knocking on door ways before entering.
society.while not much is known about them what is known is that they are extremely rare and are almost never found in groups bigger then 3 and appear almost over night in town and villages and simply make them selves at home. while many society chase them off because of there strange looks and finality for pranks those who don't will rarely regret it. the arachlis are always doing something and most time more then one thing and thus when they have nothing to do they will simply complete random unfinished tasks like organizing shelves or finishing weeding gardens, this means that if you can put up with there pranks and shenanigans then your town will look as good as new in no time. while some may see this as unfair and try to pay the arachlis they do not see it that way as they don't have a real concept of money for services and only understand the concept of money for goods, but they will gladly take your money even if they don't demand it. those arachlis who settle down in towns will almost never leave and if they have there own children they will most likely leave while the parents stay behind. many towns will become cites before there locals arachlis die because of there long lives they become somewhat of legends. some society worry at first that more arachlis will come and infest there towns, but they soon find that when one group comes it is almost certain another group will not.
arachlis names
arachlis are strange and mysterious but one thing that is known about them is that they put a lot of meaning and self worth in there names even though they do no name them selves or each other. arachlis when they arrive in towns and villages for a long time will ignore and reject names people assign to them and react poorly to being called things, but once they forge a strong connection with some one they will let that person give them a name. the name of an arachlis is very important so while there are some that have stupid names usually the person tasked with the naming takes it quit seriously and will try to pick a name that truly represents who they are. after this they will insist people call them this and get passive aggressive about people mispronouncing it and not respond to nicknames of any kind. arachlis will not even respond to things like he or she and get offended by being called pronouns even if they identify as them. the only way to truly enrage an arachlis is to insult its name as it will see this as a direct attack on everything it loves and all the important things in its life. if an arachlis were to even be renounced by the person that named them and the name were ever to be taken back they would turn into a dredge arachlis and become filled with anger and vengeance.
Arachlis Traits
the arachlis are a strange race with strange physiologyability score improvement
your dexterity and charisma both increased by 2 and your wisdom Is decreased by 1 and your strength is decreased by 2
age
the arachlis mature at around 40 and can live up to 800 years
alignment
while not evil the arachlis never like to follow rules and are often playful Loaners who prefer chaotic alignments
size
most arachlis stand from 4 to 6 feet tall and on average weigh 120 lbs your size is medium
languages
Arachlis know common along with one language of your choice. when interacting with other arachlis they rarely speak but rather communicate with body language and clicking sounds
keen smell
Arachlis have advantage on perception checks regarding smell
spider climb
the arachlis hands and feet have the ability to stick to surfaces allowing them to climb on walls as if they were on the ground and ceilings as if it were difficult terrain
split focus
Arachlis are able focus on multiple things at a time with ease allowing them to successfully multi task, this gives them the ability to take 2 bonus actions instead of one.
killer curiosity
while good multitaskers arachlis are to curios for there own good and cannot focus on something for more then an hour, if they must concentrate on anything for more then an hour (like attuning to a magic object) it will take twice the time and effort. along with this you have disadvantage on all insight checks and will saves because of your unfocused and curios mind.
fully ambidextrous
you are ambidextrous with all of your hands and feet and are able to do things like write and wield a weapon in all of them
four armed
because of your 4 arms you may wield either 4 one handed weapons or 2 two handed weapons or any combination of your choice. if you would get extra attack you get two extra attacks instead of one.
claws
your unarmed strikes deal 1d4 slashing
cats eyes
Your superior eyesight allows you to see not just in front of you but also to your sides, you also have dark vision of up to 120ft and because of your special eyes you can see in the dark in bright colors that most races cant even see
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