Homebrew Rainwing (Wings of Fire Dragon) Species Details

"Glory glanced down at her scales and saw a color rolling through them that she had never seen on herself before - a vibrant blue-purple that she guessed meant pride. She was proud of her tribe. She'd barely met them, and already they were as impressive as she'd hoped."

— Glory, Wings of Fire: The  Hidden Kingdom

 

A Colorful Appearance

RainWings are long and graceful, with ruffs behind their ears, curved horns, and prehensile tails that are used primarily for climbing trees and hanging in the rainforest they inhabit, like birds of paradise. When afraid, insulted, or angry, RainWings flare their ruffs as a sign of aggression or hostility.

RainWings have small, round scales that can change color. Most RainWings prefer vivid, bright colors. They can control the colors of the scales, though they often have a hard time stopping strong emotions from showing through. Most RainWings have a 'default' color scheme that they set their scales to when they aren't showing emotions. RainWings' eyes can change color, and they may not be able to camouflage when they are afraid or in pain. RainWings can blend into their surroundings at will otherwise.

RainWings can uncannily mimic the appearance of other tribes with their scales. RainWing dragonets develop their color-shifting scales while they are still in their eggs, which are a smooth white.

A Thoughtful Diet 

RainWings are generally inclined to vegetarianism, but some will eat monkeys and other rainforest animals if they feel like catching them. Fruit and various rainforest plants are the main part of their diets. Sunlight may act as a partial food source for RainWings

Unique Abilities

RainWings have a long, prehensile tail great for swinging through the rainforest, long fangs, and color-changing scales. Some RainWings can mimic bird calls.

They are capable of absorbing sunlight, which gives them energy and causes their scales to become brighter. They have a dedicated time to sleep in the sun, known as "suntime," and RainWings who cannot sleep in the sun may have duller or unchangeable scales. Sunlight is also vital to the development of other RainWing abilities, such as venom, and their good mood.

RainWing scales change color by bending light. When at ease, RainWing scales may reflect their emotions. They can also manipulate their scales to be any color they wish. Strong emotions may break through a chosen scale color. RainWings can also use their scales for camouflage, reflecting their surroundings and making them effectively invisible to most dragons. Other RainWings may be able to spot a disguised dragon; this is a skill they develop young, during games of hide-and-seek. RainWings can change the color of their eyes and can manipulate a fine level of detail onto their scales. RainWings who are born blind always show their emotions on their scales, and cannot manually change them. When relaxed, their scales will automatically camouflage to their surroundings.

 

Exploration and Adventure

It may be essential to consider why your RainWing has left the comfort of their jungle home for the dangers of adventuring. Maybe they were cast out because they were a disruption of the peace for the village, maybe another dragon convinced them to go and see the wonders of the world beyond the forest, or maybe they decided to set out on their own for some reason, probably because they were bored or something.

RainWing Names

Rainwings are often named after fruits, plants, or animals of the rainforest. Here are some examples of names:

Acid, Acidic, Amethyst, Apple, Arachnid, Asparagus, Babble, Bamboo, Berry, Beautiful, Blend, Blossom, Blackberry, Blueberry, Boa, Brook, Burble, Cacao, Caiman, Canary, Capybara, Cherry, Cantaloupe, Canthus, Cassowary, Echo, Elderberry, Guava, Glisten, Gorgeous, Glamour, Glamourous, Glitter, Gooseberry, Grapes, Grapefruit, Heavenly, Iguana, Jaguar, Journey, Joyful, Kiwi, Kuala, Lavender, Lemon, Lemur, Leopard, Lilac, Macaw, Magical, Melon, Miracle, Moonflower, Morph, Necessity, Nectarine, Ocelot, Orange, Pangolin, Papaya, Paradise, Parakeet, Parrot, Pear, Perfection, Pineapple, Pink, Pomegranate, Pride, Purple, Rainbow, Rafflesia, Raspberry, Red Panda, Rosemary, Rose, Savanna, Serpent, Serpentine, Shimmer, Sloth, Snapdragon, Spider, Sugar, Glider, Summer, Sunburst, Starfruit, Strawberry, Tangerine, Tarsier, Tiger, Toucan, Venom, Venomous, Vibrant, Violet, Vivid

 

Rainwing (Wings of Fire Dragon) Traits

Your RainWing Character has a few skills to help them in their adventuring career.

Age

Rainwings typically mature at the age of 7 and live to be over 150 years old.

Size

Rainwings are about 5-6 feet in height, 11-12 feet, nose to tail. Your size is Medium.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30ft, a flying speed of 35ft, and a climbing speed of 30ft

Venom spray

You can spit acid in a condensed bolt with a range from 3 ft up to 20 ft the range depends on your roll and amount of training. As an action, make a ranged weapon attack. On hit, the target takes d6 (equal to half your level rounded up) acid damage. After you use this feature, you must complete a long rest before you can use it again. If you roll a natural 20 with this attack, the attacker will take double to damage and become blinded until the end of their next turn.

Darkvision

You have a darkvision of 60ft

Claws

You have claws! You can make unarmed strikes attack with them, dealing 1d4 + STR piercing damage instead of the traditional bludgeoning.

Camouflage

You can change your scales to match the color of your surroundings or to match your emotions. You have advantage on stealth checks, but if you use it to disguise yourself, you have advantage on all charisma based checks.

Languages

You can speak read and write draconic and one other language of your choice

Suntime

if you take a short rest when the sun is at its highest, as long as you are in full sunlight, you gain a few benefits on top of the normal short rest ones; you regain 1d6 hit points per your level, lose all conditions such as poisoned, and all levels of exhaustion.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma by 1.