Homebrew Badger Lords Species Details

Lore

An oft maligned species inhabiting the Fey alongside a variety of other enchanted creatures, the Badgerlords cut a proud, arrogant figure as they go about their somewhat fleeting lifes. They have been placed under the yoke of subservience by the more oppressive and magically powerful races of the Fey, acting as a neglected labour force and fuel for occasionally twisted experiments.

Their history is rich in conflict as they have traditionally clashed with the morphing forms of the were creatures and the labyrinthine minded Elves and lesser Fey, preferring a much more organized view of the universe.

Calling the expansive multilevel complex known as Sett home, they have made a successful if somewhat humble abode utilizing the great Oaks and the loose earth beneath at the edge of the Shadowmurk. An insidious policy of population control has kept the total inhabitants to a figure of 67, maintained at all costs for unknown reasons by the ArchFey tasked with their censure. This has been a subtle process and remains unknown to the Badgerlords themselves.

Despite these artificial constraints the race stands tall and proud, yet slow to anger and wrath. Their humour tends to burn cold and practical but their animalistic spirits can be truly fearsome when roused. The methodical nature has led them to be wholly in touch with the Plane around them resulting in natural affinities for Herbalism, Botany and natural crafts.

These folk are of hardy stock and tend to vary between 6ft and 7ft and can typically live until their late 80s if lucky enough to lead a peaceful life. In terms of alignment they typically fall within the Neutral ranges, distrustful of those too enamoured with Chaos in their hearts.

Alignment

Due to their naturally peaceful nature the badgerlords lean towards neutral with a tendencies to become chaotic or lawful good.

Common Names

Normally the names given to the badgerlords are given through their physical attributes along with their role within the sett.

Male :  Linril Silvershaper, Braun Oakheart, Scarl Quickfoot.

Female: Fáerun Smallfoot, Quil Silversight, Karys Sureclaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

Badger Lords Traits

Resilence of the Honeybadger

Natural Armor

The badgerlords strong pride is made manifest in the toughness of their fur. they stand stalwart against all foes and attacks, turning away strikes with contempuous ease. Only the strongest of attacks can phase a fullgrown Lord of the Forest.

When not wearing armor and in direct melee combat Badgerlords recieve a +3 bonus to AC

Darkvision

As these hulking creatures tend to live in underground in the fey their eyes have adapted to see through the darkness.

Natural Weapons

When at close range the badgerlord will use its mighty claws to swipe in the effort to inflict serious damage to its foe.

Stubborn Surge

Due to their inherent stubbornness Badgerlords are ferocious and unending in Battle. once per long rest when reduced to 0 hit points they may continue to stand and fight until their next round in combat in which they fall from their wounds. they may react and take actions as per normal within this period. any successful attack will render the creature uncouncious yet again and counts as a failed Death Saving Throw.

Iron Persona

The physicality of these creatures has given the rewards of enormous strength while sacrificing manoeuvrability.

Due to their natural diet and the constant attempts at eradication the species by the tricksters of the fey, they have become resistant to the poison.

+1 Str/+1 Con/ -1 Dex

resistance to Poison Damage (1/2 Dmaage taken from Poison sources)