Homebrew Gargoyle Species Details
Gargoyles were originally agents of Terram, Primordial lord of earth, deployed to summon him to the empire. Instead, gargoyles became fascinated with mortal architecture and decided to ignore their original mission and learn all they could about the mortal world
Gargoyles are humanoid earth elementals that look like monstrous statues. Their skin is hard like stone, and they can remain perfectly still for days at a time.
Terram's agents
Terram created the first gargoyles in the earthen realm, and sent them into the world to build summoning gates for the lord of Earth. The gargoyles had never met mortals before then, and once they were transported to the mortal plane, they fell in love with it.
Some gargoyles still serve Terram, but they have yet to succeed in summoning him
Architecture geeks
Gargoyles have a deep appreciation for architecture. A gargoyles will travel until they find a piece of architecture that calls to them, and then they will settle down nearby. Over time, gargoyles have become highly sought after as builders, as their elemental nature gives them insight into working with stone or rock.
Gargoyles can be found underground in dwarven fortresses or high atom ta'ir spires, although it's much easier for the winged gargoyle to reach such heights
Land and sky
There are two main types of gargoyles, one land-based and one with the power to fly. The land-based gargoyles have a stronger connection to earthen magic, as they can magically harden their skin into stone. They are also generally bulkier than their flying counterparts.
Although gargoyles form small groups, it's not uncommon for them to contain a mix of land-based and flying varieties. There's no social structure or prestige for having wings.
Gargoyle Traits
You gain the following traits as a gargoyleAbility Score Increase
You gain a +2 bonus and a +1 bonus to two different ability scores of your choice, or to three different ones
Age
Gargoyles reach maturity around 20 years old and can live up to 300 years
Size
A gargoyles size is Medium
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Dual type
You have two creature types: Humanoid and elemental. You can be affected by a game effect if it works on either of your creature types
False appearance
While you remain motionless, you are indistinguishable from an inanimate statue. If you remain motionless for at least 1 minute, your clothing and equipment take on a stony appearance as well.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Terran.
Major and minor features
Chose one or two of the following major features. If you choose only one option you can choose two additional minor features.
Wings (costs two major features) You have a flying speed of 30 feet. Yo use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor
Light wings You have a flying speed of 30 feet, but you must land at the end of your turn or being falling
Stone hide You can harden your body to lessen damage taken. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll 1d12. Add your consittution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Become stone (Requires false appearance) When you use your false appearance, you become an actual stone statue after remaining motionless for 1 minute. You remain aware of your surroundings, but you gain resistance to all bludgeoning, piecing, and slashing damage and no longer need to eat, sleep, or breathe. You can remain like this indefinitely, and return to your normal form once you move
Choose one of the following minor features. If you only chose one major feature, you can choose two additional minor features.
Climbing claws You have a climbing speed of 30ft
Darkvision you can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as though it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray
Natural armor When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13+ your dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.
Expert tools You have proficiency with one set of tools of your choice. When you make an ability check involving artisans tools ,you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check
Fluent You can speak, read, and write two additional languages of your choice
Previous Versions
| Name | Date Modified | Views | Adds | Version | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/6/2021 11:51:04 PM
|
7
|
3
|
--
|
Coming Soon
|
Comments