Homebrew Forest Bullywug Species Details
Residing deep in dense forests, Forest Bullywug live in solitude, avoiding contact with foreign races. Unlike their savage Bullywug ancestors which dominate swampland, Forest Bullywug have adapted to land, migrating into forest biomes. Forest Bullywug no longer operate in large scale authoritarian societies as Bullywug do, rather they live in small bands of egalitarian, kin-based groups. They avoid ancestral habits of cannibalism and killing for sport, but retain certain primitive quirks that aid them in survival.
Forest Bullywug appear more slender and taller compared to stout Bullywug who are often led by the largest of their kind. They range between 4-6 feet and appear in darker shades of green, blue, and brown. Their eyes are large and range in grey, orange, green, brown and black. Forest Bullywug have developed a rich fungal flora on their backs through long term exposure of mycelial spores on their moist skin. Subsequently, their skin expresses continuous mushroom outgrowth. Their arms and feet are long and their hands and feet appear dry and textured for grip. Forest Bullywug skin may camouflage if they remain motionless.
Forest Bullywug have lost the ability to breath underwater, but retain an excellent leaping ability. Their preferred weapons remain simple stone weapons crafted from their environment, primarily spears and bows.
Forest Bullywug Traits
Froggy StyleFungal Forestry
Forest Bullywug have developed a rich fungal flora on their backs through long term exposure of mycelial spores on their moist skin. Subsequently, their skin expresses continuous mushroom outgrowth. Given their excessive fungal exposure, Forest Bullywug have a natural protection from harmful effects of mushrooms.
You gain 1 mushroom per day. Roll 1D6: 1=Edible, 2=Poison, 3=Sedative, 4=Psychedelic, 5= Bioluminescent, 6= Medicinal.
Edible: Acorn Truffle- An edible fungi often found in damp forests. These mushrooms are a delicacy to many forest wildlife. (+1-5 Rations)
Poisonous: Bone Cap- A brown-grey variety of mushrooms of similar to morel appearance. Bonecaps are foul to taste and very acidic. They thrive on organic rot and decay. (-1-5 HP)
Sedative: Bullywug Trumpet- A dark blue trumpet shaped fungi edible to Bullywug, but toxic to other species. Sour to taste, these fungi providing a calming effect in Bullywug, but potent sedative to others. (1: Fatigued, 2: Exhausted 3: Sleep 1hr, 4: Sleep 3hr, 5: Sleep 6hrs and Memory Loss)
Psychedelic: Timmask- A Beige-colored cap mushroom crossed with red and orange stripes. Known as “the devil’s mushroom", it contain potent hallucinogenic properties that yield an array of results depending on the user. (1: Cannabis, 2: Psilocybin, 3: MDMA, 4: LSD, : 5: DMT)
Bioluminescent: Nightlight- A naturally bio-luminecent fungus that could be used as a temporary source of light by travelers. The fungus is sensitive to touch, and increases in brightness in response to contact. They grow in both blue and green colors. (+1-5 ft of Light)
Medicinal: Dragon Egg- The mushrooms' heads are sprinkled with vividly green spots. Valued for properties in vitality and cleansing the body of toxins. (+1-5 HP)
Mushroom Growth: The longer a mushroom goes unpicked, the larger it will grow and stronger its effects will be. When a mushroom is left to grow for 7 days, it advances in its effect. This caps at Lvl 5, taking 28 days of growth.
Tongulingus
Forest Bullywug use their long tongue for many purposes, including grabbing objects and ranged attacks of up to 10ft.
Once per long rest, a medium target may be restrained (Strength 12). If the target is small or smaller, they may be restrained and pulled in closer (Strength 14). If the target is in range when grappled, you may make one bonus attack. The act of breaking free takes the turn of the enemy.
Survival Instinct
Ancestral knowledge of primitive skills have been instilled in Bullywug livelihood. You gain proficiency in the Survival and use of Spears and Bows. Your Dexterity increases by 2, and Constitution increases by 1. You start with an Herbalism Kit and are proficient in its use.
Languages
Forest Bullywug avoid socializing with other races, living in bands under 50 people. As a result, they tend to only speak Bullywug, however, they are well versed in communicating through body language and reading individuals. As a result, they have an innate ability in Thieves' Cant, allowing for their communication with Rogue individuals.
Relentless Regeneration
When a final blow is landed reducing you to 0 hp, you retain 1 hp and continue to fight by sacrificing a limb to shelter the blow. Once a limb is removed, it will take 7 days to regrow.
*If the final blow is double the necessary hit points needed to incapacitate you, the ability will not succeed.
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