Homebrew Blue Merfolk Species Details

The River Heralds are merfolk - a race of amphibious humanoids at home throughout the oceans, rivers, and rain forests of Ixalan. They stand between seven and eight feet tall, with skin that ranges from deep burgundy through many shades of violet and blue, to green, bright orange, and yellow. They are humanlike in shape, but have long fins extending from their shoulders, forearms, middle backs, and calves. Frills of fins also protrude from the backs of their heads. All merfolk can breath air or filter oxygen from the water, and they can walk on land or swim with equal ease.

Blue merfolk often have burgundy or magenta on their faces and chests, with lighter shades of blue and purple elsewhere. Their eyes are red, orange, or blue, and their long, thin, and elegant fins resemble scarves or veils of fine fabric. They swim easily, even upstream, and clamber over rocks and through rapids with ease. They prefer to dwell in shallow waters, but spend a fair amount of time on land as well.

Wisdom. Contemplation. Manipulation. Blue's strength is the power of the mind - its limitless ability to imagine, invent, strategize, and deceive. Knowledge is power, and victory goes to the smarter foe. 

Blue Merfolk Traits

Your merfolk character has the following traits:

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Lore of the Waters

You gain proficiency in History and Nature.

Cantrip

You know one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 1. Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Age

Merfolk mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live considerably longer than humans, though, often reaching well over 100 years.

Alignment

Most merfolk are neutral, living in close harmony with nature.

Size

Merfolk are significantly taller than most humans, standing between seven and eight feet tall and averaging about 300 pounds. your size is Medium.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Merfolk, and one additional language of your choice.