Homebrew Dragonborn Royal Species Details
Descendants of Dragons
Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. They have scales of vibrant hues matching the colours of their dragon bloodline ancestors. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 7½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand. They have big leathery wings that are usable for gliding and shirt-distance flight. Once they grow and become stronger, they learn how to use their wings being able to fly almost like their bloodline ancestors.
Self-Sufficient Clans
To any Dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each Dragonborn's conduct reflects on the honour of his or her clan, and bringing dishonour to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each Dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honour demands maintaining the bounds of that position.
A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavours. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A Dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a Dragonborn.
Though all Dragonborn strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another Dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.
Dragonborn Names
Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honour. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or centre on a habit.
Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn
Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit
Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous
Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit
Dragonborn Royal Traits
Born with a purer dragon bloodline, your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Young Dragonborn grows quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. Due to purer bloodlines, Royal Dragonborn age slower than regular Dragonborn, living to be around 130 years.
Alignment
Due to their inherent domineering natures, young Dragonborn royals tend to embrace their chaotic natures, however older, seasoned royals tend towards lawful alignments.
Size
Dragonborn royals are taller than the standard Dragonborn, standing around 7 feet tall, however, they tend to be somewhat slimmer than their standard counterparts. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
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.
Winged Inheritance
Starting from level 1 you can glide with a speed of 30 feet and can travel twice as far when jumping. At level 6 your glide speed increased to 45 feet and you can jump three times as far. At level 12 you can fly a short distance up to 200 feet with a speed of 15 feet. At level 18 you can fly for half an hour at speed of 30 feet. At level 24 you can fly one hour at speed of 45 feet. Starting from level 12 after you fly you require a long rest to recover your strength.
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