Homebrew Dragonturtleborn Species Details

Descendants of Dragon Turtles, as their name proclaims, the Dragonturtleborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the Dragon Turtles themselves, Dragonturtleborn originally hatched from Dragon Turtle eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of Dragon Turtles and humanoids. All Dragonturtleborn are potential faithful servants to Great Wyrm Dragon Turtles. They think Dragonborn are arrogant due to their link to True Dragons, so they respect, but don't really like them, nor the Dragons, who see Draganturtleborn as lesser creatures, not worthy of being titled anything with "Dragon". Unlike Dragonborns, Dragonturtleborn have tails. They are able to climb slowly, but safe. Their scaly beaks are strong and razor sharp like owlbear beaks. They can easily bite off a hand, so be careful, while interacting with a Dragonturtleborn. They also have trust issues with everyone, at least until they know someone really well. That is why they are seemingly grumpy, secretive and indifferent. Dragonturtleborn don't even like other Dragonturtleborn. They interact openly with the opposite sex, but they tend to fight or ignore same sex Dragonturtleborn. In fact, they are born loners, nevertheless they will always welcome other partymembers, if it is for some good quests. They love challenges and they will always try to surpass others, escpecially other Dragonborn and Dragonturtleborn. As descendants of Dragon Turtles, they have a great desire for the depth of the great oceans. Thereby they are highly resistant of the cold and love to be under water. Even lakes are good for them. But there will never be more than one Dragonturtleborn of the same sex in the same lake, for it is considered the temporary territory of only one of them.

Dragonturtleborn Names

Dragonturtleborn have personal names given at birth. Unlike Dragonborns, they don't have clan names, but they take last names, linked to their favorite places, like cities, villages, valleys, mountains or lakes. 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 center on a habit.

Male Names: Acken, Bahlar, Brack, Donner, Gischt, Heatkan, Kregg, Melrash, Meher, Natharg, Pang, Patrum, Rhoghar, Shallash, Shedrym, Tarhum, Torgh

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Childhood Names: Climber, Snapper, Diver, Runner, Shelley, Clawbiter, Tailbiter

"The Dragonturtleborn see themselves as true believers. They worship Great Wyrm Dragon Turtles as their gods and would always do, what they are told by them, if they ever meet any. This can be pretty problematic for the parties, they are involved in. Just like ours. Damned reptiles!"

(Kalaro the Bard)

Dragonturtleborn Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonturtleborn.

Dragon Turtle Shell

The Dragonturtleborn has a shell, that adds +1 to your AC.

Massive Body

Dragonturtleborns have massive bodies and shells. So it's more difficult for them to sneak around. They get disadvantage on stealth rolls, except when they are underwater.

Breathholding

Dragonturtleborn are able to hold their breath under water for up to 8 hours, even in extreme depth.

Snapping Attack

Dragonturtleborn use their beak to bite. Once per turn you can use an action to perform a Snapping Attack.

Snapping Attack. Melee Weapon Attack: 1D20 +Strength Modifier to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1D10 +Strength Modifier piercing damage.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Young Dragonturtleborn grow 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. They live to be around 120. The first two years of their lives, they walk on 4 limbs.

Alignment

Dragonturtleborn tend to be neutral. Mostly because they don't want to be involved in the ways of regular Dragonborn.

Size

Dragonturtleborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your swimming speed is 30 feet. You can climb 10 feet.

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Your breath weapon is determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. You are resistant to cold damage.

Draconic Ancestry

DRAGON	Damage TYPE	Breath WEAPWHITE
Dragon Turtle	Steam	15 ft. cone (Con. save)

Breath Weapon - Steam

You can use your action to exhale a 15 ft. cone of steam. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a constitution saving throw. 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 cold damage, associated with your draconic ancestry.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic (Dragon Turtle). 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. Dragon Turtle Draconic is not the same language as normal Draconic. It is written in the same way, but it has it's own grammar. So it is hard for dragons and Dragonborn to understand that variation of Draconic.