Homebrew Aqrabuamelu(Scorpionfolk) Species Details

Physical Description

The Aqrabuamelu is commonly very much like a centaur in nature, in the sense that its body type is a human(oid) from the waist up, and from the waist down its body is that of a beast.

An Aqrabuamelu's lower body is often that of a gigantic scorpion, rather than that of a horse.

Though, there are known cases in which the creature is merely a humanoid scorpion, or even just a humanoid (often monstrous), with scorpion characteristics (such as an exoskeleton carapace on the skin, pincers or a tail terminating in a stinger).

Either way, their skin colour typically ranges among the tans to browns, similar to a person of Middle Eastern or African descent. Their hair may, likewise, be straight, wavy or woolly, but it tends to be darker colours--brown or black. Eye colour ranges all across the colour spectrum, and the presence of pointed ears varies.

History

The Aqrabuamelu is a creature with origins in Mesopotamian mythology, legend and folklore. In particular, accounts of their existence first originate in the Babylonian Creation Myth known as the Enûma Eliš (Enuma Elish), as well as the Babylonian version of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

In these, they are said to have been created by the primordial ocean goddess Tiamat, to wage war against the younger gods and her traitorous mate Apsu.

Society

Aqrabuamelu are strong-willed and opinionated; they can be argumentative and combative to the point of warlike. They are highly dutiful to the purpose under which they were reared (such causes as devotion to their faith and family), making them fierce and unrelenting patriots.

To any culture, cause or creed outside of their own, the response of an Aqrabuamelu will range from disdainful apathy to suspicion to outright hostility.

Aqrabuamelu Names

Arnold/Arnie — this Teutonic name means "strong as an eagle"
Bernard — this Teutonic name means "bold as a bear"
Casey — this Gaelic name means "the brave or vigilant one"
Delaney — this Gaelic name means "the challenger"
Duncan — this Scottish Gaelic name means "a dark warrior"

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Aqrabuamelu(Scorpionfolk) Traits

These half-scorpion raiders and scavengers that prowl the less-traveled parts of the desert, aggressively defending their colonies from unwelcome intruders has developed certain traits.

Arachnid Communication

They have become sensitive to vibrations in the ground and can automatically pinpoint the location of anything that is in contact with the ground and within 15ft. If no straight path exists through the ground from the creature to those that it’s sensing, then the range defines the maximum distance of the shortest indirect path. The creature itself must be in contact with the ground, and the creatures must be moving. As long as the other creatures are taking physical actions, including casting spells, they’re considered moving; they don’t have to move from place to place to be detected. This ability penetrates walls and floors/ground.

Natural Exoskeleton

When wearing light or no armor, your Armor Class is equal to 11 + your Dexterity modifier.

Scorpion physiology

 Because of you, scorpion physiology you are immune to any poison damage as well as being poisoned. You have advantage on saving throws against being knocked prone, thanks to your 8 scorpion legs. Checks to grapple you roll with disadvantage due to your different and rather large size.

Natural Pincers

As a bonus action, you can make a special attack with your Pincers on a creature within 5 feet of you. On a hit, the creature takes piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Dexterity modifier and is forced to make a saving throw. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, equal to 8 + you Strength modifier, or be Stunned until the end of your next turn.

Natural Stinger

As a bonus action, you can make a special attack with your stinger on a creature within 5 feet of you. On a hit, the creature takes piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Dexterity modifier and is forced to make a saving throw. The DC for this saving throw is equal to 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes an additional 1d10 poison damage on a failed save, and half as much on a successful one. 

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Aqrabuamelus live longer than humans. They claim adulthood at about the same age, but can live for up to almost 200 years at most.

Alignment

Aqrabuamelu used to be loyal guards and warriors, but now abandoned by there god, most of them gravitate toward chaotic neutral, but rare exceptions do exist.

Size

Many scorpikis reach a total height of 7 to 8 feet, and nearly the same in width as humans.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.