Homebrew Wavekin Species Details

Scourges! They attack in a frenzy that isn't of this world. I've watched brave men piss themselves in fear at the sight of a tattooed bloody Wavekin charging with black eyes rolled back and teeth bared. Those things scare bloody sharks!

— Spudbeard

 

Beliefs of the Wavekin

The Wavekin closely guard their beliefs believing that only the strong can follow their ways. They believe only in the strength of tooth and arm and how it lends itself to the tribe. The natural order dictates much of their way of life, for they are of the sea and command it as its apex species, at least in this plane. They are acutely aware of their position in an evolving food chain and will fight to remain on top with a survivors fervour in every action. They build strong, they teach strong and they die strong as is the right of a true predator. However they value the worth of every creature by its merit if they can prove their strength 

 

Life in the Abyss

The Wavekin raise their young in the traditional ways of their people. Not for them is tradition shrouded in mystery but pragmatic teachings that train and enhance their people. They do not waste young life needlessly but will send those of age to hunt when of age. Watched by a Warrior of the tribe these younglings with rip and tear through their foes and bring home trophies and proof of their kill. Those who fell a powerful bast or colossal creature that may feed the tribe are venerated on their return. those who fail and require assistance are not shamed however, they are heralded for their bravery in the attempt and used to build the homes of the Wavekin. Every tooth needs a jaw, and every jaw is powered by a heart. It is the attempt, the courage and frenzy that matters. Those who return are celebrated and granted the right to name themselves.

Only those who turn from the fight are shunned and driven out as The Nameless, forever forbidden from reaping the rewards of the efforts of the tribe.

 

The Birth of a Wavekin

The birth of a new generation is a source of celebration for the tribe though outsiders are not permitted to witness the hatching of younglings. Younglings hatch mewling and hungry in pods of multiple purses and are allowed to fight their way out of the hatching pools. Those who emerge are venerated as the new whilst those who don't are cherished for giving strength to the new blood of the tribe. Their appearance as they emerge leads to their tribal name such as Blood Fist, Saw Fin, Rag Tooth or Grey Back. 

A Fight in the Deep

The wavekin are aware of their origin as being descendant from creatures from the Elemental Plane of Water. Spoken histories keep the warning fresh in their minds of the danger posed by those from the Eternal Sea and none more so than the Kraken. The Wavekin have made their home not in a location of safety but in one of vigilance having situated their villages around a chasm in the sea bed leading to a rip between the planes. They stand and die in the abyss to prevent the encroach of something more dangerous than they are. They watch eternally for the Kraken, a race of colossal intelligent tentacled monstrosities that command the water as if it was their own flesh. Their is no graver and more venerated feat than to fight such a creature and survive.

 

Wavekin Personality Traits

d6	Personality Trait
1	I respect strength
2	I will never walk from a fight
3	I will not stand for cowardice
4	Fear is another fight to be fought
5	An old wound haunts me
6	Any weapon is a good one

Wavekin Ideals

d6	Ideal
1	Strength. Showing superior strength brings honor to Gruumsh. (Any)
2	Prowess. Killing all your enemies is the path to greatness. (Evil)
3	Dominance. I will have achieved glory when all cower before my might. (Evil)
4	Intimidation. I can get what I want from weaklings that fear me. (Evil)
5	Glory. The goals of the tribe don’t concern me. Personal glory is what I crave. (Chaotic)
6	Savagery. I will not be controlled. (Chaotic)

Wavekin Bonds

d6	Bond
1	My death must benefit my people
2	Bonds in battle cannot be broken
3	I carry the strength of the fallen
4	We must prevent the abyss growing by our strength
5	We honor the brave
6	The tribe above all.

 

Wavekin Names

Wavekin names are in two sections. The chosen name is taken following their first hunt. Their birth name is given when they emerge from the Hatching Pools

Wavekin Names

d12	Male Name	Female Name	Birth Name
1	Ragnus	Korra	Gray Back
2	Lokne	Viara	Rag tooth
3	Abgun	Emen	Saw Fin
4	Falon	Sutha	Blood Fist
5	Urzul	Myev	Weak Limb
6	Refi	Neera	Black Eye
7	Seltis	Baggi	Long Fin
8	Emir	Frank	Crooked Claw

Wavekin Traits

Your Sharkin character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 1, your Constitution score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score is reduced by 1.

Size

Wavekin are usually over 6 feet tall and weigh between 230 and 280 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Aggressive

As a bonus action, you can move up to your speed toward an enemy of your choice that you can see or hear. You must end this move closer to the enemy than you started.

Menacing

You are trained in the Intimidation skill.

Born to Water

Whilst fully submerged Wavekin have double their base movement speed

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Abyssal and Aquan