Homebrew Illithoid Species Details

Created from sheer curiosity, the Illithoids live in a world that did not expect their exsistance. They were made by the Mind Flayers, infusing features of their own into the unborn humanoids to create a new race to spread chaos, intentionally or not. Because of the nature of their exsistance, Illithoids are cursed with odd glances and ridicule from all races, even the Mind Flayers.

Vile Hybrids

Illithoids are almost no different from humanois in terms of skin and body type. However, their hair is replaced with many large tentacles and their pupils resembling that of on octopus' or a squids pupil. Because of this, most Illithids in the material plane wear headdresses and special glasses or masks to cover their bizarre features. The Mind Flayers are more willing to accept the Illithoids than other races, and thus Illithoids in the material world are incredibly rare.

Adaptable and Varied

Illithoids do not have their own culture. Instead, they pick up culture from the areas around them and build off of the nearby races, so you could have very regal and civilized Illithoids or you could find a tribe of savage Illithoids attacking those they deem offensive to them. They may even try to integrate with other cultures by pretending to be humans, elves or half-elves. The Illithoids in the realm of the Mind Flayers will adapt to be more like them, acting and dressing the same.

Illithoid Names

Illithoids raised by Mind Flayers will receive names from the list of different Mind Flayer names. Material plane Illithoids will either pick a name from the nearby races or pick a virtue or feature of themselves to call themselves by.

List of Mind Flayer Names

Male Names - Kythriss, Zhephillys, Xiorus, Aluum, Vayardrixx

Female Names - Noroxia, Vamilli, Dhamaxi, Zorix, Vishmeh

Illithoid Traits

Your Illithoid has many traits given to you by your creators.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and either your Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

The Average Illithoid normally matures around 20 and can live for an average 125 years.

Alignment

Illithoids are often raised by Mind Flayers and thus usually share their alignment. The average Illithoid is Lawful Evil.

Size

Illithoids often range from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Knowlegable

You gain proficiency in Arcana.

Telepathy

You can communicate with any creature that speaks a language you understand mentally within 60 feet of you. You can't read the mind of the creature you are communicating with, so they must respond out loud for you to hear them.

Psionic Abilities

You gain the following spells.

At level 1, you gain the Eldritch Blast cantrip.

At level 3, You gain Feather Fall at 1st level. Can be used once per long rest.

At level 5, You gain Detect Thoughts at 2nd level. Can be used once per long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Deep Speech, and one extra language of your choice.