Homebrew Earthen Deadspawn Species Details
And so the necromancer recited the incantation, his muscles tensing as the last phrase hung in the air. Though he knew the consequences, he would not lose another friend- the paladin would hate him for sure, if she didn't already. Hopefully the group would forgive him after they see what he has accomplished.
Soon the body rose, becoming abnormally large in size. Its yellow, rotting skin pulled taught against bone as a quiet breath was drawn into its mouth. Upon exhaling, it opened its hollow, ghastly eyes and stared at its creator.
The necromancer stepped back, horrified- it barely resembled his dear Penelope as it lumbered over. With one quick motion, it conjured vines from the cracks in the walls and plunged them into the necromancers neck. As his consciousness faded, he realized that he had created something terrible.
A strange, rare creation, Earthen Deadspawn roam the world in complete sorrow. They are a cursed creature, and as such must dwell the world in suffering. It is extremely rare for an Earthen Deadspawn to meet another of its kind due to the specific parameters needed to even have a chance of making one.
Built of the Dead
Earthen Deadspawn are large creatures, typically taking on the appearance of a zombie with their rotting yellow skin and sunken eyes. Sometimes, parts of them are created with clay, stone, wood, or mud. Clots of plant life from the region they dwell in grows on their skin, and animals are often friendly to them if no malevolence has been displayed.
Bones of Soil, Flesh of Bark
The origin of an Earthen Deadspawn's body is that of arcane nature. Being that they were created from druidic corpses, a tie to the earth still remains, allowing them to conjure and control druidic magic if given time and practice. Additionally, unlike other undead creatures they are intelligent humanoids that are capable of being independent. Other talents they possess include the ability to talk to animals and plants, as well as understand Druidic.
Earthen Deadspawn Names
Earthen Deadspawn Names are somewhat varied. If they are docile with their creator, the creator may give them a name. Perhaps an Earthen Deadspawn sneaks into a town and chooses a name that they hear, or choses a name based on a druidic phrase. The most basic of names comes from objects that the Earthen Deadspawn live around, like trees and rocks and sand.
Civilian Names: Fentoris, Zumric, Beikas, Vebrin, Anvoth, Mevos, Silerva, Ihlah, Nuzhu, Arialyn, Therlyse, Nedri, Therelle, Zogguk, Mite, Ralgas
Scenery Names: Leaf, Stone, Creek, Maple, Dusk, Star, Crow, Dark, Warm, Cliff, Deer, Alder, Bee, Bone, Peak, Snow
Earthen Deadspawn Traits
Earthen Deadspawn draw traits from their druidic bodies and primal lifestyle.Immortality
You cannot age or die by becoming too old.
Undead Fortitude
If damage reduces you to 0 hit points, you can expend a reaction to drop to 1 hit point instead. You can only use this ability once per day.
Druidic Blood
Certain Druidic magic still resonates within you. You gain the ability to cast Druidcraft three times every short or long rest.
Speech of Beast and Leaf
Given your druidic presence, animals and plants can understand your speech and respond in a like manner.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Size
Earthen Deadspawn are significantly larger than the corpses they are made out of, typically expanding to a size of around 8 feet in height upon awakening.
Age
Earthen Deadspawn are immortal beings, typically appearing as an adult. However, they can take on elderly traits depending on the age of the druid.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Charisma score decreases by 2.
Darkvision
Your undead form grants you 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.
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