Homebrew Carbunum Species Details

The Carbunum are a peculiar race, while different explanations for their existence have been provided by many, no one truly knows the details of their origin, with the only certain facts being that they typically inhabit the upper planes, and that they descend from the much smaller, more animalistic, Carbunkle. Carbunum, like Carbunkles, are foxlike creatures with  large ears, 3-2 bushy tails, and a sleek fur coat that glitters like crystal when it catches the light. Their fur comes in a variety of often fantastical colors, they are also notable for their extreme curiosity. Carbunum possess many of the same abilities and traits as Carbunkles with some loss and gain given their humanoid developments. One of the most striking traits possessed by both creatures is their forehead gemstones, these stones, that grow from the forehead of these creatures are unique in way that they have the ability to amplify magic like light through a magnifying glass, however in order for the gem to retain its ability the Carbunkle in question must give up its gem willingly, otherwise it become a, still beautiful, yet non magical gem that goes for around 300 GP in most markets, when removed, the gem grows back in 3 weeks.

Carbunum Traits

With such strong magical ability running through them, they are subject to a host of various abilities

Vulpes Volition

Select to add +1 to the ability score of either Dexterity, Charisma, or Wisdom. Also select 1 proficiency in both Dexterity and Wisdom.

Fey Ancestry

Given their upper planar origin, these creatures can not be charmed.

Internal Arcana

Carbunum have a very strong inherent connection to magic, and thus possess several powerful magical abilities, such as, Magic Resistance, Prestidigitation, and the ability to learn Dispel Magic at 6th level.

Carbunkle’s Garnet

The Garnets upon the foreheads of Carbunkles and Carbunums are priceless gems, not only for their beauty, but for the power that lies within. When willingly given by a Carbunkle or Carbunum, or used by the creatures themselves, the garnet works like light to a magnifying glass and can enhance one's magic. For others the gem has 3 charges and once these charges are expended the gem loses its magical properties and becomes a normal gem worth 300 GP. However for Carbunkles and Carbunums, once per long rest when you cast a spell that deals damage or requires you to roll a die as a part of the effect, you can spend its charge as part of the action to cast the spell with one extra die of that type and add it to the total result.