Homebrew Draconic Tiefling Species Details
Fowlest of creatures they are! Bred of chromatic dragon and the spawn of hell! These monsterous creatures are ruthless murderers! They burn down entire villages! They are burning down our village!SHREEEK!This is bad! They're comming! Heroes, save us!
Born of demons and what are usually chromatic dragons who worship Tiamat, this race leans towards lawful evil and has earned quite a harsh reputation among the people of Toriil
Mysterious Origins
No one really knows why these monsters exist. Some say Tiamat herself was trying to breed a most sinister army. Some say that it was the natural result of demons and chromatic dragons living together. Whatever the cause, one thing is true: When you see a Draconic Teifling, run!
Draconic Names
Draconic Teifling tend to take names from the Draconic language. They do not take surnames, but may refer to themselves as Miss/Mus-a location they associate themsleves.
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
Location names: Miss-Abvodqhol (Neverwinter), Mus-Gluvixoda (Waterdeep)
Draconic Tiefling Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Draconic Tiefling grow slowly. They reach adulthood around age 300. They live to be around 8000.
Alignment
Draconic Tiefling tend toward lawful evil, and tend to follow the evil dragon god Tiamat.
Size
Draconic Tiefling are stockier than dragonborn and weigh around 350 pounds. 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. You have resistance to fire damage from your demonic ancestry.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic, and Infernal. 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.
Infernal Magic
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Senses
Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Thanks to your draconic heritage, you can sense objects around you up to 10 fet without actually seeing them
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