Homebrew Gargarean Species Details

Physical Description

Gargareans are the epitome of a mythic hero. Tall, tanned, and tough, the Gargareans are masters of their domains. As a counter to the Amazons, they are entirely male. Due to their godly origins, they bear resemblance to the Romans and Greeks of the past, with most having tanned or dark skin tones and black or brown hair.

Personality

Gargareans are an extremely pious and noble race. They spend most of their time communicating with their patrons and following whatever orders given to them. Because of their extreme ties to the gods, almost all Gargareans become paladins, with some becoming clerics, fighters, and barbarians.

Society

Gargareans have an odd hierarchy within their society. They follow multiple leaders, who each represent the different aspects of their life. There is the King, their patrons, and their general. The king is Achilles, resurrected to rule over the Gargareans. The general is Jason, another resurrected hero who leads the Gargareans in battle and trains the recruits. Lastly, their patrons are all male gods. While created by Zeus at the request of Apollo, the Gargareans have come to worship all male gods that agree with their cause. Most Gargareans are immortal, earned through heroic acts in battle, so they have no interest in love. There are still new heroes every year though, sent by the gods or birthed through a deal with the Amazons.

Gargarean Names

Gargarean names draw primarily from ancient Greek and Latin traditions.

Latin Names: Agrippa, Antoninus, Blandinus, Caesar, Cornelius, Drusus, Ennius, Felix, Germanus, Hadrian, Iovianus, Julius, Lucius, Marcus, Marius, Nerva, Octavius, Pompeius, Quintus, Regulus, Romulus, Spurius, Titus, Trajan, Vipsanius, Verus.

Greek Names: Aeneas, Alexander, Basileios, Cyrus, Damen, Euripedes, Gaios, Hector, Heron, Iulus, Jason, Kleitos, Krios, Leonidas, Lysandros, Markos, Nikon, Olympiodoros, Perseus, Phoebus, Solon, Themistokles, Theodosius, Xanthos, Xenon, Zephyros.

Gargarean Traits

The Gargareans are noble hoplites on the quest for justice.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength, Constitution and Charisma scores each increase by 1.

Age

Gargareans reach adulthood in their mid-teens, and usually, live to about 200 years, though almost all of them achieve immortality. Those who don't, show no sign of ageing until their final years.

Alignment

Because of their personal connection to the gods and sense of justice, all Gargareans are lawful good.

Size

Gargareans typically stand roughly between 5 and 7 feet tall (heavily leaning to the 7) and weigh between 200 and 350 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Pius Perception

Gargareans spend most of their lives talking with their patrons or at war. You gain proficiency in Religion and Perception.

Phalanx/Testudo Warrior

When you are hit with a melee attack while using a shield and spear or sword, you can use a reaction to make an opportunity attack on the person that hit you.

Immortal Resistance

You gain resistance to Necrotic and Radiant damage.

Divine Communication

Gargareans don't need sleep. Instead, they recharge energy while communing with their divine matrons for 4 hours a day. They remain conscious and aware while doing so.

Languages

You can speak, read, write, and understand Common and Celestial