Homebrew Naga Species Details

Physical Description

Nagas are a race of semi-divine serpent creatures in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Female Nagas are called Nagis or Naginis. Usually depicted as human above the waist and snake below the waist, Nagas can also change shape to appear fully human or snake. Nagas and Nagis are known for their strength, supernatural wisdom, and good looks. When Nagis take human form, they can marry mortal men, and some Indian dynasties claim descent from them.

History

According to legend, Nagas are children of Kadru, the granddaughter of the god Brahma*, and her husband, Kasyapa. Nagas lived on earth at first, but their numbers became so great that Brahma sent them to live under the sea. They reside in magnificent jeweled palaces and rule as kings at the bottom of rivers and lakes and in the underground realm called Patala.

Society

Like humans, Nagas show wisdom and concern for others but also cowardice and injustice. Nagas are immortal and potentially dangerous. Some are demons; others seem friendly and are worshiped as gods. Nagas also serve as protectors and guardians of treasure—both material riches and spiritual wealth.

Naga Names

Male: Slin,Zas, Mitheph, Pozjashu, Grez'juss, Cesh, Skashjas, Sker'ken, Kuth'jirash, Rraj'u

Female: Hult'huph, Ushjer, Purkkes, Pugash, Shishjassas, Nozjus, Rrother, Keksuss, Higu, Kruss'tiss

Naga Traits

Naga are humanoid from the waist up and snake below.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength Score increases by 2, and your Constitution or Wisdom Score increases by 1.

Age

Nagas live for a very long time. The oldest known naga lived about 5,000 years.

Alignment

Naga are mostly lawful or neutral.

Size

Nagas are very well built, ranging from 5'6" feet to well over 6 feet tall, while coiled. Fully stretched out, your Naga could be up to 10 feet long. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a swim speed of 30 feet.

Languages

You can read, write, and speak Common, Aquan, and Draconic. You can also communicate simple ideas with snakes.

Ancient Heritage

Your ancestor was an immortal Naga, but as time has gone on, their bloodline traits have become weaker as they've bred with other mortal creatures.

As one of their spawn, you have advantage on death saving throws.

Poison Resistance

You have resistance to poison damage, and you have advantage on saving throws against becoming poisoned.

Snake's Cunning

You have proficiency and advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Darkvision

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.

Guardian of the Depths

Adapted to even the most extreme ocean depths, you have resistance to cold damage, and you ignore any of the drawbacks caused by a deep, underwater environment. 

You can breathe in both water and air.

You know the Shape Water cantrip. Beginning at 3rd level, you can also cast the Create or Destroy Water spell at 2nd-level of power, once per long rest.