Homebrew Kheagardian Yuan-ti Pureblood Species Details
"The tales of the Night Serpent are old news; we all know they're fake," Aniya told her colleagues. "It's just a folk tale. A scary story to tell hatchlings before they go to sleep." Yulair looked concerned, his pointed ears seeming to quiver, like a newborn dog. "Tell me, then, Aniya: what do you know of that could have left destruction like this?" Aniya's gaze was toward the floor as she took a moment to respond. "I fear to tell, my friend..."
Yuan-Ti Pureblood are the most human-like reptilians you'll find across the land, able to reveal their reptilian nature through use of the magic in their blood. Those more naturally gifted have the ability to keep their snake-like forms for all eternity, but those with this power are rare.
Beings of Magic
It is believed - at least according to tales told by Yuan-Ti scriptures - that the Yuan-Ti are beings made of pure magic. Current studies show that there's a possibility that earlier Yuan-Ti were able to keep a full snake-like form for as long as they wished, going between human and snake as they wished, but it seems as though that ability has been almost lost to time, with only a few able to continue this. They still pride themselves on this ability, however, letting the fact they can change form without druidcraft, even if it is for only a short amount of time, push them forward.
Dwellers of Tavaria and Eastern Arithel
Yuan-Ti Pureblood tend to be found in the forests of Tavaria and Eastern Arithel, dwelling in encampments and hamlets. Occasionally, however, you may find them long the roads of Kheagard, trading farmed resources and whatever they've collected from the mines some dwell near. Some even head out to do bigger things, such as start their own businesses, live in the city, or even adventure. The latter is rare, but has been observed, and one serpentine adventurer (and the tales she told others from her childhood) became the inspiration for the Young Adult novel, The Adventurers: Tale of the Night Serpent.
Kheagardian Yuan-ti Pureblood Traits
The Kheagardian Yuan-Ti Pureblood has the following racial traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Kheagardian Purebloods mature at the same rate as humans and have lifespans similar in length to theirs.
Alignment
Kheagardian Purebloods tend to focus on the morals of their tribes more than the morals of the world or governments, leading them more often to be chaotic.
Size
Kheagardian Purebloods match humans in average size and weight. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Innate Spellcasting
You know the prestidigitation
cantrip. You can cast animal friendship an unlimited number of times with this trait, but you can target only snakes with it. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast alter self with this trait. Once you cast it, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.Snake-Like Form
Once per day, you can take a bonus action to take on a more snake-like form, your legs morphing into the body of a snake. While under the affects of this, you gain a +1 to Dexterity, and your walking speed increases by 10 feet. This effect lasts for an hour, or until you choose to end it.
Poison Resistant
You are resistant to poison damage and the poisoned condition.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.
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