Homebrew Dragontouched Species Details
A man walks down a snowy road leading in to town, swords in hand. He scans every alley he passes, expecting to see something yet nothing appears.. The calm is unnerving as he takes pause. He had heard horror stories about this place. He was starting to understand why he was chosen for this particular job. Closing his eyes, he focuses intently on the world around him.
Crunch.
His eyes snap open, a red glow now burning a vibrant shade in his gaze as he snaps around just in time to block a strike from his foe - An iced over construct of flesh given form, a nightmare to deal with, literally.
Recovering quickly, the Dragontouched shoved the creature back before following through with a flurry of slashes. “Have at you!” With a gurgled roar the undead rushed back at the man with renewed vigor, blackened blood pouring from it’s wounds.
Flipping over the monster he delivered a devastating blow to it’s back, cleaving it’s spine in twain, leaving it to fall to the cold earth, motionless, it’s black blood pooling beneath it. The man, breathing hard looked at it curiously. With a grimace he noticed the corpse begin to move and crawl toward him. Reaching his hand out an orb of flame began to grow until it was a miniature sun in the snowy streets, melting said snow and casting hellish light about. A loud snap could be heard before everything exploded in flame.... What was left was nothing but old singed armor and ash.
“Be gone..” he muttered.
When Bahamut and Tiamat fought openly in the realm of man, magic beyond reasoning was released and destruction ensued. Those unfortunate to be caught in the blast were changed forever. Now, eons have passed and the descendants of those unfortunate forebears have undergone many changes and are resembling the dragons themselves.
Freak of Nature
The Dragontouched are humans cursed with Dragon-like features and draconic blood running through their veins. Their human skin colors range from dark to light shades, almost blackened in some instances, but the dragon scales accumulating on their bodies can be an indicator of their ancestry.
The first Dragontouched shared little resemblance to the Dragontouched of today. They lacked the scales, talons, and sharp features associated with what exists today. The change was a gradual one, but not without pain and suffering. They are tall, standing usually around 6ft, and somewhat lean creatures, unlike the Dragonborn, who look down on them as pretenders, or a scourge.
Self Reliance
Clan-less and shunned by society, Dragontouched have had to rely on their cunning and wits to survive in harsh environments and against persecution. Most Dragontouched are honorable and respectful to those who treat them in kind, but bitter and resentful of those who cast them dirty looks and mutter under their breath.
Most Dragontouched live in the dingy slums and poor neighborhoods of cities. Often times their appearance gatekeeps then from certain services, despite their prowess as warriors. Some Dragontouched will even decide to leave society all together and travel as a nomadic tribe, away from the persecution and poverty of modern society.
Though the path of the Dragontouched is rough, they seek to improve themselves through discipline and become revered by their communities. They also hold no ill will against Bahamut or Tiamat, even going so far as to adopt them as their patron deities.
Draconic Names
Dragontouched have had to deal with self-identity issues since they were created. They are proud of their human heritage, but their newfound Draconic blood makes them hunger for greatness.
Male Names: Amasar, Bairon, Choban, Draek
Female Names: Asah, Cirina, Eno, Khojin, Saran
Dragontouched Traits
Your draconic mutation manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragontouched.Draconic Mutation
You have Draconic Mutation. Choose one type of ability from the Draconic Mutations below:
Draconic Sight: 60ft Darkvision + Ability to sense magical items once per day.
Draconic Might: +2 Strength Score Modifier.
Draconic Breath: Exhale an element once per day, like the Dragonborn, but with reduced distance.
Age
Dragontouched age at the same rate as humans, however they are known to live well past 80, given the right circumstances. The dragon blood flowing through their veins can sometimes cause issues for the Dragontouched leading to disease and the like.
Alignment
Dragontouched make an effort to be empathetic, though their nature leans heavily toward self reliance. This means they do not see good and evil as black and white, but as shades of gray. Their alignments reflect that, though the dragon blood running through their veins can sometimes alter their moods and personality.
Size
Dragontouched are tall and lean, but covered in scales and exoskeleton very reminiscent of their namesake. Heights can reach well over 6ft, and the average weight is around 170lbs. Your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
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.
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