Homebrew Child of an Oni Species Details

Deep where nightmares are made and where the air is thin and acidic and the winds howl in pain — dwell the violent and warmongering Oni. Few folk can claim to have seen a Oni, and fewer still can claim to have survived a confrontation with them. Oni wander a bleak realm of darkness, death, and fire. Their bodies look as if they are formed from fear and embers and give them great physical power. Their hearts are infused with the fire to conquer and kill and as do their children, the children of Oni live their life with the horrific ideals of their parents while trying to live a human life, the words of their ancestors telling them of evil while their desire to do good battles within themselves. This conflict however is settled on their 20th birthday where they are forced to either fall into darkness or claw their way to the light.

Driven Desire

Every day brings a challenge to the child of an Oni. Every single one of them have a goal, an undying one that forces them to push on, some have tangible goals while some have violent ones but each one burns in their heart and pushes them to complete it no matter the odds

Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their skills.

This dedication to competition has a dark side. They are ferocious competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. If one slays a dragon, he or she might seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments.

 

Survival of the Fittest

Among Oni, any adult who can’t contribute to the clan is expelledor killed. A lone Oni has little chance of survival, especially an older or weaker one. Onis' have little pity for adults who can’t take care of themselves, though a sick or injured individual is treated, as a result of the Oni concept of fair play.

A permanently injured Oni is still expected to pull his or her weight in the tribe. Typically, such a Oni dies attempting to keep up.

Oni Names

Every Oni has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by their ancestors, and a family or clan name. 

Oni's nicknames are given from their Ancestors and when meeting other Oni's inertly learn each others nicknames as each is connected to the deep, this connection gives a nickname based on the Oni's abilities, deeds, and personality

Oni's present all three names when identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they use their nickname.

Nicknames: Bearkiller, Dawncaller, Fearless, Flintfinder, Horncarver, Keeneye, Lonehunter, Longleaper, Rootsmasher, Skywatcher, Steadyhand, Threadtwister, Twice-Orphaned, Twistedlimb, Wordpainter

Child of an Oni Traits

Oni's share a number of traits in common with each other.

Oni power

Children of Oni can briefly turn into a full Oni, giving them in increase in strength and Dexterity at the cost of Wisdom and Intelligence. +2, -2.

Hybrid Benefits

Your Strength score increases by 3, and your Dexterity score increases by 3.

Age

Children of Oni have indeterminable life spans.

Alignment

Children of Oni battle their allignment with each task and act in the moment, numerous actions of one allignment will sway their decision on their birthday.

Size

Children of Oni seem to appear human usually standing between 5-6 feet, after their 20th birthday they grow horns and height to 7 feet, your size is medium

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Fiery Endurance

You can focus yourself to occasionally push past your limits. When you make a dexterity or strength check you can use your reaction to roll a d6. Add the corresponding modifier to the number rolled. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Powerful Build

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

Born from fire and darkness

You’re also naturally adapted to cold and hot climates.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and hellish.