Homebrew Allowak Species Details

When Aeor fell into Foren, the impact threw a monolithic, purple crystal miles away from the crash site. The stone pierced the body of an abominable yeti named Allowak, but the crystal's magic preserved the yeti's corpse and absorbed Allowak's soul. When other yetis touched the crystal, their intellect increased and their innate desire to slaughter faded away. A society of the monstrosities living in huts and keeping mammoths for food sprung up around the crystal. These peaceful yetis abhor their more savage kin.

A Secret Place

The yetis of Allowak's Sanctuary keep their home a secret, for they worry that outsiders might try to steal the crystal. Although the crystal's effects seem permanent, the yetis fear that if it were removed from Allowak's remains, they would lose their newfound intelligence. If outsiders get close to the village, the yetis patrolling the village's borders approach and act like the more common and savage members of their species. The yetis of Allowak's Sanctuary do not kill unless forced to, but they will cause injury to guard their secret.

In recent years, the yetis have acquired books and journals from explorers who died close to their camp. The tomes gave the yetis an understanding of the world beyond Eiselcross.

Allowak Traits

Allowaks share a number of traits in common with each other.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Age

Allowaks have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

Alignment

Allowak society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The Allowaks sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.

Size

Allowaks are between 9 and 10 feet tall and weigh between 380 and 440 pounds. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet, and you have a climbing speed of 40 feet.

Keen Smell

You have advantage on the perception checks that rely on smell

Snow Camouflage

You have advantage on the Stealth checks made to hide in snowy terrain

Mountain Born

You gain immunity to cold damage, and you’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. 

Languages

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