Homebrew Whale-Folk Species Details
Whales are very large, hulking aquatic creatures that resides within the sea and along the coast. They once only reside underwater but then increasingly adapt to the air and was able to maintain themselves without relying on water. They mainly care for their young until their adulthood, hunt food that it can eat from small fish to large beasts, craft martial weapons and magic items, and hone their bodies for better survival and to reproduce stronger offspring. They live up to 550 years of age, hence it's why they pertain history and durable bodies.
Whale-Folk Traits
Whale folks gain traits that can help it withstand forces both underwater and on ground.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Darkvison
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.
Age
You reach adulthood at age 30 and you can live up to 550 years.
Powerful Build
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Also, while unarmored, you gain AC of 10 + STR modifier + CON modifier.
Languages
You gain proficiency to Common, Aquan, and one language of your choice.
Whale Echolocation
You can use your whale call to spot small and medium creatures within 60 feet range. Plus, if this call is done underwater, the range expands up to 100 feet.
Speaker of the Ocean
Based on your connection to the sea, you can communicate with and understand aquan creatures with ease, including those who cannot speak.
Great Survival
With a body honed to withstand tough situations, you gain proficiency in Survival and gain 1d4 bonus to Survival check rolls.
Alignment
Whale Folk are fair and respectable people who likes to improve each other and maintain good relationship with other creatures. Though they sometime have a hierarchy depending on the strength of the individual, it's many passive and not overly strict to the point where it becomes hurtful conflict. They are mainly lawful good and neutral good.
Aquatic Advantage
If fighting enemies underwater, you gain a +2 bonus to all attack and damage rolls.
Size
Your size ranges from 7 to 9 ft. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 ft and your base swimming speed is 45 ft.
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