Homebrew Eumidan Species Details

A dominant race wherever they tread, the Eumidans are humanoid wasps with brilliant gold exoskeletons, four transparent wings, and large green compound eyes.

Wings and Stinger

Much like their relatively tiny counterparts, the Eumidans are equipped with wings capable of carrying them through the air, although this capability is heavily incapacitated by rain as their wings become doused and heavy.

Eumidan stingers, located at the hindmost part of the body and hold a considerable degree of venom. A sting from an adult Eumidan can cause searing pain to an adult humanoid, or possibly deadly depending on the number of stings and reaction to the venom.

Workers and Nobles

Members of the Eumidan race can hold varying degrees of sentience, the largest gap being between workers and nobles. Worker Eumidans fill various roles such as servants, transporters, couriers, soldiers, and many more menial roles. Eumidan workers live to serve the queen of the hive, and tend to lack the free will needed to question their role in life. They are smaller than the nobles, falling around the size of a goblin and are much more hostile to outside bodies unless calmed by the presence of a noble.

Eumidan nobles characterized by their larger stature (humanoid size) and ability to act independently of the hive. While most are still concerned with the interests of their hive, nobles act on this while also maintaining interest in personal affairs. In a given hive, the queen will usually be either a noble founding a new hive or a noble inheriting the role from a late queen. This can lead to political rivalries among nobles.

High Society

Eumidan nobles see no distinction between the beauty of nature and the vanity of fashion. To Eumidans, the more beautiful nobles are considered better representations of the beauty of nature and hold a higher seat in the hive.

While varying from hive to hive, Eumidan nobles have shown diplomatic tendencies towards other races. Despite this, the Eumidan outlook on other races is one of condescension. Other races are often seen as less in-tune with nature — only those with elaborate clothing proving to be of interest to Eumidans. Eumidan diplomats can often be seen at masquerade balls and other high class celebrations, where they hope to flaunt their superior style and grace. Ultimately, however, the Eumidan diplomacy with other races can either wind up very productive or very aggressive depending on whether or not the hive feels threatened or annoyed by the beings who they share their world with. 

Eumidan Traits

As a Eumidan, you have access to many powerful features such as flight and a stinger. However, these blessings can be turned into weaknesses without caution.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 40 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

You can't fly during rain. However, as a noble you often wear protective film around your wings when not engaged in flight. Removing this film after exposure to water will restore your ability to fly. However, if the wings are exposed to water while the film is not in place, your flight capability is lost until your next short rest.

Stinger

Sting the enemy to deal 1d6 piercing damage and 1d4 poison damage on a hit. Enemies attack with advantage on their turn.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your choice of strength, dexterity or constitution score increases by 1.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Eumidan, and one language of your choice.

Age

Eumidan nobles reach maturity at 7 years. Compared to humans, they rarely live longer than 50 years. Queens are an exception to this rule, the oldest having lived up to 200 years.

Alignment

Eumidans are often lawful, but do not pick sides between good and evil. A Eumidan noble is often a politician either outside or within the hive, this can serve as a basis for good or evil. Regardless, a Eumidan noble will likely observe a sense of superiority over others.

Size

A Eumidan noble can grow as tall as 6 feet at full maturity. Body weights span between 70 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.