Homebrew Dragonborn of Ægea Species Details

The dragonborn of Ægea are a proud race. Created by the dragon gods Bahamut and Tiamat so that they may have mortal representatives on the world, dragonborn greatly resemble their elder cousins, the dragons. The dragonborn mostly live of the Xing peninsula of the continent of Ibios. They live among the dragons in the deep river valleys and misty mountains of their homeland.

Colorful Dragon Kin

Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form. Though they lack wings, dragonborn do have a strong tensile tail that sweeps the ground as they walk. The first dragonborn often have small bright scales that match their dragon brethren, however generations of interbreeding has created a more uniform appearance. However, the blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.

In addition, Ægea has a slightly different line-up of draconian colors that represent the dragons and dragonborn. For instance, Ægea lacks the brass dragon and instead has the cobalt dragon, a metallic dragon with medium-gray colored scales, tinged with sky blue. There is also one additional color for both metallic and chromatic dragons/dragonborn. These are the purple and iron dragons. 

Chromatic Versus Metallic

The original dragons were created by Bahamut and Tiamat, the gods of metallic and chromatic dragons, respectfully. Bahamut created the bronze, cobalt, copper, gold, iron, and silver dragons. While Tiamat created the black, blue, green, purple, red, and white dragons. The chromatic and metallic dragons differ greatly in mindset and alignment, traits inherited from their creators. These differences have caused conflicts between the dragons for generations. This conflict has loosely been passed down to the dragonborn as well.

For generations the Xing penninsula was in a state of near-constant civil war between the chromatic and metallic dragonborn clans. These wars only stopped after the foundation of the Xing empire and the crowning of the first Dragon Emperor, a human sorcerer blessed with golden scales. While the Dragon Emperor and the Dragon Council, a council of six chromatic and metallic dragonborn that form the law-making body of Xing, help maintain peace. Many of the older clans still choose to continue believing that their coloring is superior.

Dragonborn Names

Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous

Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit

Dragonborn of Ægea Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.

Alignment

Dragonborn tend to extremes, making a conscious choice for one side or the other in the cosmic war between good and evil (represented by Bahamut and Tiamat, respectively). Most dragonborn are good, but those who side with Tiamat can be terrible villains.

Size

Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.

Draconic Ancestry

DRAGON	DAMAGE TYPE	BREATH WEAPON
Black	Acid	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Blue	Lightning	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Bronze	Lightning	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Cobalt	Thunder	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Copper	Acid	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Gold	Fire	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Green	Poison	15 ft. cone (Con. save)
Iron	Force	5 by 30 ft. line (Str. save)
Purple	Psychic	15 ft. cone (Wis. save)
Red	Fire	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Silver	Cold	15 ft. cone (Con. save)
White	Cold	15 ft. cone (Con. save)

Breath Weapon

You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.