Homebrew Draconic Shapeshifter Species Details
Childhood and Early life
Draconic Shapeshifters are dragons from birth, gifted with immense knowledge and a long lifespan. Once they reach their relative teenage years (50 years old), they start to learn the ability to transform into a different race, but can only transform into that race and back to a dragon. This race has a special connection to the draconic shapeshifter (be it a local town is populated by said race, a member of the race saved them as a child, or even they've seen something horrific commited to their family by said race), and cannot be self selected by the young dragon.
Draconic Shapeshifter Traits
You gain the ability to explore the outside world after unlocking a powerful ability.Ability Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and wisdom by 1.
Age
Draconic Shapeshifters live long and prosperous lives. Their extended lifespan allows them to be some of the most knowledgable creatures on the planet.
Most Draconic Shapeshifters live to be 500, with the oldest recorded shapeshifter living to 635.
Alignment
Draconic Shapeshifters have a neutral view of the land, and will only fight to keep nature and their land as is. Their view is twisted by the race that they are able to transform into.
Size
Draconic Shapeshifters take on the average traits of their chosen transformation race.
Whilst in dragon form, they are around 50kg whilst a child, growing up to 500kg on average as an adult.
Your size is large.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Your flying speed is double your walking speed.
Draconic Ancestry
You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.
Draconic Ancestry
| Dragon | Damage Type | Breath Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Blue | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Brass | Fire | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Bronze | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Copper | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Gold | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) |
| Green | Poison | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
| Red | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) |
| Silver | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
| White | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
Breath Weapon
You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.
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