Homebrew Argonian Species Details

Argonians (in their native tongue of Jel they call themselves the Saxhleel, or People of the Root) are the reptilian natives of Black Marsh, a vast swampland province in southeastern Tamriel. The other races often prefer to refer to them as ‘lizards’ or the ‘Lizard Folk’ instead, especially when meaning to be derogative. They are known as the foremost experts in guerrilla warfare throughout the Starry Heart, a reputation brought upon them by defending their borders from enemies for countless centuries. Argonians have a lifespan similar to that of humans. According to the First Era Scholar Brendan the Persistent “the Argonian people have, throughout Tamrielic history, been perhaps the most misunderstood, vilified, and reviled of all the sentient races. Yet, those who have taken the time to experience Argonian culture have gained a greater appreciation for this noble and beautiful people". However, it should be noted that he himself went missing in his final expedition into the deeper swamps of their homeland.

Argonian Traits

Reptilian in descent, they've kept some of that nature.

Ability Score Increase

Your strength score increases by 2 and your intelligence score increases by 1.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. As an Argonian, you are a naturally gifted swimmer which grants you a swimming speed of 40 feet.

Argonian Resilience

Your Argonian bloodline grants you advantage against saving throws to resist disease. You are also resistant to necrotic damage.

Histskin

You can invoke the power of the Hist to quickly recover your injuries. When your current hit points are less than half your hit point maximum, you can use an action to immediately expend any number of your Hit Dice and regain hit points equal to the result.

    Once you use this trait, you must complete a long rest before you are able to use it again.

Water Breathing

You can breath underwater

Argonian Combat Training

You have proficiency with Shortswords and Spears.

Protective Scales

Your thick hide provides a natural armor. When you are unarmored, your AC is equal to 12 + your Dexterity modifier.