Homebrew Grimms Species Details

Grimms

 

There were days around the campfire, where my friends and I spoke of the mysterious Grimms. We spoke of their terror, and how they'd steal children in the night, and whenever you saw one, they'd bring nothing but misery and death.

Now, one of them is my best friend.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        - Else Arbeit, a Soladellian Elf

 

Grimms are often seen as evil, and bringers of death, though, they are the exact opposite. Grimms are kind individuals, with hearts of gold. The reason they have gained this stigma and stereotype, is because of their cultural practices.

A joy of the dead

The Grimm's culture is based around the celebration of death, and the honoring of the generations that came before them. Celebrations that they experience often involve honoring the elderly, and remembrance days where they spend times with their families, and remember the time spent with each other. Their greatest day is known as the Day of Volla. On this day, Grimm's will buy gifts for each other, to show how much they appreciate the memories that they have with each other, and at night, the Grimm's will meet in the center of their town or village, and release lanterns into the sky. These lanterns, symbolically, are going up to the heavens, to meet their dead loved ones and show them that they are still appreciated.

A phantom's mirror

The Grimm also has gained an evil reputation due to their appearance. Grimms have greyish-purple skin, that makes the Grimm appear similar to that of a ghost, or a phantom. There are stories of men travelling through the fog, and seeing a grey apparition in the mist, with their piercing purple eyes staring back at them. Other than that though, Grimms appear fairly familiar to human, say for their skin. They stand at a height of five or six feet tall, but are a lot skinnier and more light weight than humans. This light weight makes them fast as the wind. This doesn't help their case though, as to that same man in the fog, it seems as if they just disappear like a ghost. It is theorized that Grimms were once humans thousands of years ago, but that the places they live have changed them. Grimms live in an island known as Yilodia. Yilodia is not like any normal place, with it being dark most of the year. Because of this, plant life and other organisms have adapted, gaining bio luminescence, and different skin colours to adapt to their environment. It isn't uncommon to see giant glowing mushrooms the size of redwood trees on Yilodia. The theory is that after humans migrated to Yilodia, they transformed due to their environment.

Keepers of peace

Grimms dislike conflict, and prefer to solve issues diplomatically, and through talking it out. This makes Grimms extremely good diplomats and politicians, as they never get their people involved in things that they don't want, such as a pointless war with another kingdom. However, when Grimms do fight, it is generally to end the fight. They have an attitude of, "Get in, get out" and will only use fighting if it is absolutely necessary. During battle, they rely less on power, and through blinding speed. They are faster than any other race, and use quick and deadly blows to their enemies.

 

Grimms Traits

Grimms have grey-purple skin, and generally appear like a phantom

Dark Vision

Because of their environment, Grimms have learnt to see in dark places, and have better eyesight.

Ability Score Increase

Your ability scores each increase by 1. However, due to their lightweight and speedy nature, Grimms have a dexterity increase of 3, and their constitution doesn't increase at all.

Age

Grimms live just a little longer than humans, reaching ages of around 120 to 150 years of age.

Alignment

Grimms tend to lean towards the Lawful and Neutral side of the spectrum, but are usually Lawful or Neutral Good. It is extremely rare to find a Grimm that has an evil alignment.

Size

Grimms vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 60 feet. Grimms are extremely fast, and because of this, they also get a +3 boost in Acrobatics and Athletics

Languages

You can speak, read and write Common, and Yilodian, the Grimms' language. It sounds soft and graceful, not filled with any guttural or deep tones.