Homebrew Deep Drow Species Details

Many years ago, a small group of Drow took to the high seas and a life of piracy, seeking to gain wealth and reputation in abundance. Eventually stumbling upon a enchanted island, these Drow were lured by curiosity to a temple in the islands centre, in which there was a portal to the Elemental Plain of Water. Mistakenly travelling there, the Drow were warily greeted by a small group of Water Genasi. As time went on, the two groups became friendly towards each other, eventually interbreeding and residing in both the Elemental Plain of Water and the Material Realm, via the temple portal. Upon gaining the ability to breathe underwater, this group, now known as Deep Drow, explored the trenches and ravines surrounding the island, eventually settling within them and carving out more homes for themselves. Though this life suits many of the Deep Drow, the call of the high seas and a life of adventure reaches out to some, causing them to journey into the world to seek their destiny.

Deep Drow Traits

Deep Drow share traits with both aspects of their parentage: Drow and Genasi.

Languages

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

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution and Dexterity score both increase by 1.

Age

Although Deep Drow reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, they live a longer lifespan thanks to their elven heritage. As their lifespan is limited by their Genasi blood, the average Deep Drow can live to 500 years old. 

Alignment

Due to their exclusion from most excluding their own culture, Deep Drow tend toward a neutral alignment.

Size

Deep Drow are built like their Elf and Genasi predecessors, standing anywhere from 5 to over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Acid Resistance

You have resistance to acid damage.

Darkvision

Thanks to your time dwelling in the deep ocean, you can see in the dark as if it were daylight within a 60 feet radius.

Call to the Wave

You know the shape water cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the create or destroy water spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells.