Homebrew Gastrosapien Species Details

Gastrosapiens are said to have originated from the snails that lived in what are now their swampy homes. These snails allegedly gained a higher intellect after a roaming band of mages abandoned a stock of potions near the water's edge. Soon after, these enlightened snails' bodies grew with their minds, and became the beings that are seen today.

Gastrosapiens were once thought by ancient peoples to be walking stomach sacs, hence their given name, which is literally "wise stomach." Today, they can be seen in large bogs and swamps in crude villages made from the rotten wood and damp earth that surrounds them. These villages are governed by a council of elders, who are fiercely respected by villagers. Occasionally, a few will leave their homes in search of supplies for their village, or to find adventure away from their humble start. Regardless of their motivation, a gastrosapien will venture tirelessly until they have accomplished their goal.

Gastrosapien Traits

Gastrosapiens are large hulking bipedal snail people native to bogs and other humid areas

Constitution Increase

Constitution score increased by 2

Wisdom score increase

Wisdom score increase by 1

Soft Bodied

Your soft body is more malleable than other bodies and harder to infect with toxins and such. You have advantage in saving throws against being poisoned and diseases.

Hard Shelled

As an action, you may retreat into your shell. While in this state, you have a +5 bonus to your Armor Class, and you have advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. Your walking speed is reduced to 10ft. You can't take reactions, and the only action you can take is a bonus action to emerge from your shell.

Mucus

Creatures attempting to grapple you have disadvantage to do so due to the thick coating of mucus.