Homebrew Tarkata Species Details

Never have i seen such savage monsters before in all my years defending earth realm. These creatures created by fell sorcery were designed for one thing only, kill. They show no mercy and prefer to kill their victims in slow agonizing ways, such as stab them in the chest in areas that will keep the victims alive before feasting on their flesh, or by lifting up their victims in the air with there blades and tear them apart. This questions my faith in the Elder Gods because they allowed such monsters to walk on this realm .

 -The Great Kung Lao, Shaolin Monk of the temple Light

 

Tarkatan are mutated humanoid creatures from an evil and distant plane. Their intimidating appearance of fiery red eyes and jaws bearing sharp teeth, also armed with their unusual natural blades that protruding from the arms, Tarkatan can strike fear into even the bravest of mortals. Their lust for flesh and blood will tend to lead rather a chaotic path's, making them unstable but combat efficient allies or a deadly and bloodthirsty nemesis.

Created By Mutation

As humans grow to fear that their race is slowly becoming inferior in combat situations, magic castors and alchemist joined forces to evolve the human race into some more superior. Using various spells and components, they sought to create a human, faster, strong and be smarter than anything has ever seen. What they made turn out to be a nightmare.

They made monsters that had jaws with teeth of some sort of dragon, eyes glow crimson as blood, skin that looked rough and tight. They also have blades of metal that can protrude in and out of both of their arms.

Some of these fell beast escape from where they were created, the first Tarkatan wreaks havoc on unsuspecting villages. Even though they could not speak common they still understood all their primal instincts. Which did eventually lead to the mixing of Human and Tarkatan, which human mothers who gave birth to Tarkatan babies were able to start to understand common at a young age.

Feared By Many

Due to their rather terrifying appearance most other races tend to treat Tarkatan as monsters during the early parts of their lives. With all the indifference a young Tarkatan can possibly face most will tend to go down a chaotic path in life.

When Tarkatan does go down an evil path, they tend to make sure everyone will remember them; if they survive that is. From simple loud growls, while baring their jagged teeth, to staring an enemies eyes with their own set of eyes that burn like fire, they can make even Paladins question their faith in their deities. Some Tarkatan even like to feast on the flesh of their fallen victims to establish that anyone can become a snack to them.

However, this can be all avoided. Some Tarkatan can actually grow up to be lawful good citizens of society. Provided of course on the basis they will be accepted into society or even can be trained into becoming Paladins.

Natural Weapon Experts

All Tarkatan are born with blades in their upper forearms that protrude out above the wrist at their will. It is speculated that the blades were originally a bone from the forearm that turns into steel due to the iron found naturally in blood. With a flick of their wrist, the blades pop out about two and a half feet.

Since this is part of their race biology, Tarkatans generally get used to having these blades fairly early in life even starting to train with them during their teen years. These blades also can help conjure a magical spark to hit targets are longer distances. 

Creatures Of The Dark

Tarkatan prefers to live in isolated places away society especially in the dark depths of a cave or abandon mine. When a Tarkatan is in its natural element they usually have the upper hand. Being able to see any human or creature who cannot see in the dark then followed by a switch fatal stab with there blades turns a once eager adventure into a tasty meal for Tarkatan.

Tarkatan Names

Most Tarkatan names are derived from Human Surnames and First names. Most commonly of Rashemi or Shou origin

Tarkata Traits

Your tarkata gains traits to make them efficient in battle

Ability Score Improvement

Your Strength is increased by 2 and your constitution by 1.  However, you lose 2 to Charisma.

Age

Tarkatan's age about the same rate humans but live to around 150 years old.

Alignment

Tarkatans will generally live chaotic paths. The level of chaos they down is depending on who is the leader of there tribe and the amount of indifference they suffered during their childhood.

Size

Tarkatans usually are taller than humans by a few inches. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to the magic that created the Tarkatan, you are naturally born with superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 grey.

Menacing

You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.

Bite

You can use your sharp teeth to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Natural Blades

Thanks to the alchemy done to create the first Tarkatan, you are born with a blade in both of your arm's that you are proficient with and they are finese. When the blades are protruded out from your arm's they do 1d6 Piercing damage on successful attack roll's. You also gain +1 to AC when you use both blades while unarmored. However, you cannot carry anything in your hands once the blades are protruded or use shields and the spell heat metal will do an extra die of damage if you fail your saving throw.

Flying Spark Cantrip

Thanks to the fell sorcery done to create the first Tarkatan, you have the ability to conjure a cantrip only this race can perform. Wisdom is your spellcasting modifier when you use this cantrip.

Spark

Tarkatan cantrip

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• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 60 feet
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous

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You lauch a spark conjured by scraping the top of one blade with your other blade. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit the target takes 1d6 fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn't being worn or carried.

At higer levels you can conjure more spark's at rapid sucession: two sparks at 5th level, three sparks at 11th level and four sparks at 17th level. You can direct your sparks at either one taret or at multiple targets. Make sepreate attack rolls for each spark.

Languages

You can speak, read and write in Common and Abyssal. Due to their teeth and demonic properties, all tarkata's have harsh speech patterns when speaking any language, consisting growls and grunts.