Homebrew Arachne Species Details
Arachne result from the transformation of a humanoid into a spider like monstrosity similar to a centaur. Humanoids transformed into Arachne usually end up twisted and debased creatures. Driven by madness, they disappear into the Underdark to become hermits and hunters, either wandering alone or leading packs of giant spiders. On rare occasion, an Arachne returns to the fringes of society despite its curse, most often to fulfill some longstanding vow or vendetta from its former life.
Arachne Traits
Your Arachne character has the following racial traits. These traits are also suitable for the centaurs of other worlds where there are centaurs of fey origin. These centaurs are smaller than the non-fey centaurs that roam in some realms.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2. In addition, one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age
Arachne can live hundreds of years or only a few depending on how well their bodies accept their monstrous transformation.
Alignment
Arachne tend toward chaotic evil as a result of the madness brought on by their transformation. Some manage to maintain the alignment of their original form however this often results in a much shorter lifespan as it can cause the body to reject its new form.
Size
Arachne stand between 6 and 7 feet tall, with their arachnid bodies reaching about 4 feet at the thorax. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet and you have a climbing speed of 30 feet.
Darkvision
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.
Monstrosity
Your creature type is monstrosity, rather than humanoid.
Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, Arachne have disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Spider’s bite
Your bite is natural melee weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit, you deal poison damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Spider climb
Arachne can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Web walker
Arachne ignore movement restrictions caused by webbing.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language.
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