Homebrew Frostborn Species Details

The first Frostborn were offspring of Elves and Frost Giants. Shunned by both races, they migrated into the mountains, where their Giant heritage helped them sustain and support themselves in the harsh cold. They are fiercely territorial, unwelcoming of outsiders unless decreed by the tribe elders. Their Frost Giant's blood gives them a minimal skill in ice magic. They aren't very good smiths, making only crude weapons, but their strength is well-known. Few Frostborn ever leave their tribe with the exception of outcasts, but the rare occasion will rise in which a Frostborn will leave of their own volition.

 

 

The following traits are shared by Frostborn players:

Ability Score Increase: Your strength increases by 4, and your dexterity increases by 2.

Age: Frostborn possess a shorter lifespan than Elves, but longer than the average Frost Giant. A Frostchild reaches adulthood at 300, and can live until 450, though some have been reported to have lived to around 600.

Alignment: Frostborn are generally neutral but lean towards chaotic, as they will stop at nothing to protect their tribe.

Size: Frostborn stand between 9 and 15 feet tall

Speed: Your base walking speed is 45 feet.

Natural Cryomancy: You gain an extra +5 in ice-based magic.

Languages: You are proficient in Common and Giant.

Outside Relations: Frostborn mistrust most Elves, seeing them as pompous and prejudiced. They care little for the troubles of other races, but generally do not aid Elves, in retribution for the unkindness shown to them in their fledgling generations.

Society: Frostborn tribes are divided up into 3 classes: Warriors, Hunter-gatherers, and Farmers. They are led by a council of 3 tribe elders (Frostborn aged 400 and older) who retain that position until death. If a Frostborn disgraces his or her tribe, they are exiled, and a symbol is carved onto his or her body, signifying their banishment from Frostborn Society.

Appearance: Frostborn look like large elves with pale blue skin with ice-white forearms and hands. They have wild, white hair and beards, and their skin is rough. If their hands touch the skin of a creature other than another Frostborne, that creature sustains a burn in that area.

Magic: Frostborn start with a limited proficiency in Frost Magic.

Frostborn Traits

As a Frostborn, you have a natural resistance to the effects of cold and frost.

Frost Resistance

As part-Frost Giant, you receive a natural resistance to ice and frost damage. You also possess a natural immunity to frostbite, and a resistance to hypothermia.

Icy Touch

A Frostborn's touch is dangerous to any living creature other than another Frostborn, as it severely burns their skin. A black and blue mark will be left behind, and will fade after a while. This does not apply if the Frostborn is wearing gloves or not touching the creature's skin in some other way, or using a type of magic that suppresses conditions like Icy Touch.

Increased Frost Magic

+3 to Frost Spells, increased effect duration.