Homebrew Warsian Species Details

Warsian

Warsians are draconic humanoids with many traits similar to a dragonborn. However, Warsians are not descended from dragons, as dragonborn or half-dragons are, but are a species that evolved alongside dragons. Also different from many other dragon-like races, Warsians possess wings. Like most dragons, Warsians collect gold and magical artifacts.

Lifestyle

Warsians live in clans. Each clan has several positions, including the Chief, Master Smith, Healer and Provisions Manager. Clans live close together, sharing most resources and wealth. Many Warsians spend much of their time hunting dangerous monsters. After killing a monster, they harvest its materials and use them to strengthen their weapons and armour. Because they frequently destroy monsters that trouble a village for rewards, Warsians are considered by many to be guardians or society. Warsians believe that the world is surrounded by an energy field called the aether. The aether is more commonly called the force. There are 3 sides to the aether; the Ashla (light), the Bogan (Dark), and the Bendu (Middle). Magic users are believed to be chosen by the aether and are called force-users.

Expert Crafters

Warsians are experts at making/improving equipment. Many Warsians learn a craft called Weapon Augmentation, which is the art of using parts from slain monsters to make weapons stronger and more effective. In each clan, the best at the craft is called the Master Smith. The Master Smith takes money and monster materials to make a weapon for a customer. However, Warsians consider most creatures to be unworthy of such weapons, so these are rarely seen.

Honor

Warsians take honor and promises very seriously. When a dispute rises between two Warsians, they settle it with ritual combat. Any terms set in ritual combat are considered sacred, and to cross them is to invite death. Any creature that denies terms set in ritual combat is called an oath-breaker. The same applies to any creature discovered to be acting in a dishonorable manner. Warsians are encouraged to hunt down and destroy such creatures.

Warsian Names

Warsian names have 3 parts. The name, the title, and the clan name. Example: Nyra the Scourge of the Dire Miralis Clan. The name is what Warsians address each other with in a casual manner. Titles are usually chosen based on a Warsian’s personality or achievements. Clans are often named after a location (like the clan of the eastern sea), or a creature that the clan respects/lives near (Rathalos clan).

Names:

Male: Any male viking name

Female: Any Female Viking name

Titles: the scourge, the beast master, the sword forger, the monster slayer.

Clan: Rathalos Clan, Rathian Clan, Diablos Clan, Seregios Clan, Astalos Clan, Nargacuga Clan, Barioth Clan, Legiana Clan, Teostra Clan, Lunastra Clan, Namielle Clan, Kushala Daora Clan, Dire Miralis Clan, Clan of the Eastern Sea, Clan of the Ancient Forest, Clan of the Desert Wastes, Clan of the Hoarfrost Reach.

Warsian Traits

Your Warsian physiology and background gives a variety of traits.

Ability Score Increase:

Your Dexterity increases by 2 and your constitution increases by 1.

Age:

Warsian reaches physical maturity at age 15. However, they are not considered adults until they slay a dangerous monster by themselves. This usually happens by age 30. They live around 500 years.

Alignment:

Warsians usually have neutral good alignments.

Size:

Warsians average around 7 ft. tall. They are strong but lightly built, weighing around 175 pounds. Your size is medium.

Speed:

Your base walking speed is 30 ft. You also have a flying speed of 40 ft. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Darkvision:

You can see in dim light within 60 ft. 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.

Breath Weapon:

You can use your action to exhale a line of fire. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in a 5 ft. by 35 ft. area must make a saving throw. 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. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus.

Carving Proficiency:

You have proficiency in harvesting materials from slain monsters.

Tool Proficiency:

You are trained in the use of smith’s tools, as well as Weapon Augmentation.

Warsian Combat Training:

You have proficiency in all armor, shields, simple weapons and martial weapons.

Damage Resistance:

You have a resistance to fire damage. You are also immune to all non-magical diseases.

Languages:

You can speak, read and write both Common and Draconic.