Homebrew Gorgon Species Details

The first Gorgons were women cursed by the gods. Later, powerful magicians and divine practitioners would revive the practice. Thus, the race of Gorgons came to be. They are typically required by law to obscure their faces, often with masks, and the punishments for breaking these laws can be severe. Gorgons with marred faces are not uncommon in certain communities, where townsfolk become paranoid and violent. Though Gorgons are usually outcasts, and live on the outskirts of society where they are deemed harmless. This exile has made them rather rare in heavily populated regions. They are more common in rural areas, where they are said to terrorize locals and keep gardens of stone victims.

More often than not, Gorgons are incredibly striking, as if a glamour has been placed upon them. They have a head of snakes, though the type varies greatly from individual to individual. Their skin ranges from all human tones, and includes shades of green, blue, and grey. 

 

Gorgon Names

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Gorgon names vary from culture to culture, though they often choose new names to avoid disgracing their former friends and family. 

Female Gorgon Names: Risea, Althaia, Agapia, Achradina, Corythia, Isadora

Male Gorgon Names: Thereas, Lethos, Alpheos, Eurytos, Aristaeus, Sostratos

 

 

Gorgon Traits

Gorgons share certain features as effects of their eternal curse

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Gorgons live to be extremely old, though this existence is not typically a pleasant one. They age at the same rate as humans, and can live to be around 400. Though, they typically appear to remain the same age as the day they were cursed.

Alignment

Gorgons lean towards neutral and evil alignments.

Size

Gorgons are about the same size and build as humans. Their size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 ft.

Darkvision

You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Stone Visage

If a Gorgon’s entire face is in view, they can active the ability Stone Visage. This ability can target only one creature at a time, and can be used only once per short rest. If the target fails a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, this will immediately begin a transformation in the target, turning them to stone. Until the effect is lifted, or the target completes three successful saving throws, the target is considered Petrified.