Homebrew Dacia Species Details

In the centers of the largest woods — far from the land where cities are built, and where the air is full of magic and the trees fight back — dwell the reclusive dacia. Few folk can claim to have seen a dacia, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Dacia wander a dark realm of wood and magic. Their bodies look as if they are carved from strong oak and give them great physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from forest to forest.

Most Dacia adventures are some class associated with magic and/or nature, like an eldritch knight fighter or a warlock of the archfey. Dacia are usually rangers or druids.

Dacia Names

Every dacia has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief or shaman, and a family or clan name. Birth names are usually the ones used most among other races. Clan names are usually a location that the clan visits often, and function similarly to a human's last name.

A dacia's nickname is a description that can change on the whim of a chieftain or tribal elder. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure, committed by the dacia. 

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

Male Names: Aukan, Corvus, Corvi, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Maveith, Oaken, Orilo, Paavu, Thalai, Thistle, Thorin, Thotham, Uthal

Female Names: Keothi, Vaunea, Vimak, Pethani, Kuori, Magaltie, Magalie, Nalla, Thistle

Nicknames: Bearkiller, Brambleboy, Brokenbranch, Dawncaller, Fearless, Flintfinder, Horncarver, Keeneye, Lonehunter, Longleaper, Oakenshield, Rootsmasher, Skywatcher, Steadyhand, Threadtwister, Treant-Friend, Treefriend, Twistedlimb, Wordpainter

Clan Names: Whiteoak, Bramblebush, Nearstream, Thickwood, Deadtree, Hivetree, Closeclearing, Giant's-cave.

Dacia Traits

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

Darkvision

You're eyes are naturally adapted to darkness because you live in dark forests and hunt at night. You can see in dim light as if it was bright light out to a radius of 60 feet, and you can see in darkness as if it was dim light. You cannot discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Etcetera, etcetera.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Dacia age like the trees, due to the high concentration of magic in their secluded woodland homes. They enter adulthood in their late thirties and usually live four to five centuries.

Alignment

The Dacia sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality, and their motivation to protect their woodland home pushes them toward goodness.

Size

Dacia are between 6 and 7 feet tall and weigh between 200 and 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

The Magic of the Forestborn

You can innately cast druidcraft as an action.

Powerful Build

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

Languages

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