Homebrew Arbekin Species Details

Dwelling in forgotten forests,  or wandering the unmarked paths of the countryside, The Arbekin are a race of Trees touched by magic. These Plants have been given life by the God of Nature, Verta. They are sturdy and lumber above many other humanoids. Some Arbekin are stuck in the ground, peacefully watching passerby's giving wisdom, These are known as Ents. Other Arbekin can walk around. They have a diverse culture and often have multiple names given to them by travelers. 

Peaceful Protectors

The Ents and Arbekin are protectors of the forest, hired by Verta to keep the peace. They are sturdy and strong, can communicate with all plants and forest animals and have love for all living things. A tree must be fully grown to become an Arbekin, so there are no young Arbekin. If an Arbekin seed is fertilized, the seed will grow to be an Arbekin, however they can only mate with another Arbekin, or the seed will never grow to be an Arbekin. 

 

Nomadic Folk

The Arbefolk have stories and culture and beliefs. They're culture is based around the forest. But just like ever culture, some are meant for adventuring. Although an Arbekin leaving their forest is rare, it is possible, and has been done. Many Arbekin at a time would go in search of a new landscape or forest to populate. Their natural druid powers are only available while within a forest. Although large, they can make an excellent addition to any party of travelers. 

 

Arbekin Names

Arbekin are not born with names other races can comprehend. Knowing an Arbekin's true name, allows someone to make the Arbekin loose its sentience, until its name is uttered again. It is planted in the ground where it stands if its name is uttered. 

They do, however, have names given to them by travelers or friends. An Arbekin can have as many names as wanted, from however many languages as wanted.

If Arbekin are travelling they usually choose a nickname such as: Treebeard, Oak, Fireweed, Cherry, Apple, Seeder, Pine, Evergreen, Lock, Thistle  

True Arbekin names should never be told to someone they don't trust: Fangorn, Beechbone, Bregalad, Fimbrethil, Finglas, Fladrif, Dwardril, Wintral, Atrenas

 

Arbekin Traits

Arbekin share a number of traits in common with each other.

Sturdy

You gain +2 in Constitution and +2 in Strength 

Age

Arbekin lifespan depend on the species of tree they came from,for example The Persimmon has an average lifespan of 60 years, and the Black Willow will probably survive for around 75 years. On the other hand, Alaska Red Cedar can live up to 3,500 years.

Alignment

Arbekin are sworn protectors of all good things in nature, and thus are almost always Lawful Good, however an Arbekin can be turned if given the right conditions. 

Size

Arbekin are between 8 and 12 feet tall, your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Wisdom

You have proficiency in the [Tooltip Not Found] skills

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Ironwood

You can harden your wooden cell walls to thicken you skin. You add 3 to your AC, it is removed once combat ends. You can use it once until a long rest. 

Languages

Arbekin can speak Fey, Ent and most often Common, although it is sometimes broken and blocky. They can not read common. 

You can speak with any Plant or Animal