Homebrew Mammuthus Species Details

The humanoid mammoths called mammuthus are close relatives of the loxodon. Just like their elephant-like counterparts, mammuthus are very strong and sturdy beings. Mammuthus are capable of enduring frigid temperatures with no trouble. They often living in nomadic tribes or small villages in frozen tundras. Their thick fur and hard leathery skin protect them from the elements just as well as any enemies they may face, making them very formidable foes. Mammuthus are very peaceful and seek to learn from anyone they meet, and will greet any passersby into their homes and even their tribes.

Lumbering Giants

Mammuthus tower above most other humanoids, standing approximately 8 feet tall. They have the heads—trunks, tusks, ears, and faces—of elephants, and hulking bipedal bodies covered by thick, leathery skin. Each of their hands has four thick digits, and their feet are the flat-bottomed, oval-shaped feet of elephants.

Like that of a mammoth or elephant, a Mammuthus'  trunk is a useful appendage. In addition to providing a keen sense of smell, the trunk can be used to lift and carry even heavy objects. The trunk can be used to carry both food and liquid to the mouth and can even act as a snorkel.

Gifted Survivalists

Mammuthus are tireless, strong-willed survivalists who find peace in living amidst the wilderness. Their minimalist and necessity driven mindset allow them to live happily with very little. Similar to that of many like-minded peoples, mammuthus live very little or no resources to go to waste, using everything they can so that nothing is ever overlooked in usefulness. If at the very least, most everything can be used to keep a fire going.

Relentlessly Loyal

Mammuthus believe in the value of community and life, and driven to safeguard those around them.

Mammuthus believe that the members of a group have a responsibility to look out for each other. Once they have joined a guild or bonded with other individuals in any capacity, mammuthus devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal loyalty and commitment from the other members of their communities and can be severe in their disappointment when their trust is betrayed.

Mammuthus Names

Just like their loxodon cousins, a mammuthus' name includes subtle tones, produced in a loxodon’s resonant nasal chambers, that indicate status, family connection, and community role. Since most non-luxodon speaking individuals can’t distinguish these underlying tones, let alone produce them, mammuthus often translate them into titles, such as Hierarch, Revered, Grandmother, Healer, or Saint, when interacting with other races.

Male Names: Bayul, Berov, Brooj, Chedumov, Dobrun, Droozh, Golomov, Heruj, Ilromov, Kel, Nikoom, Ondros, Radomov, Svetel, Tamuj, Throom, Vasool

Female Names: Ajj, Boja, Dancu, Dooja, Elyuja, Fanoor, Irij, Jasoo, Katrun, Lyooda, Mayja, Radu, Shuja, Soofya, Totoor, Verij, Vesmova, Yoolna, Zarij, Zoorja

Mammuthus Traits

Your mammuthus character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Mammuthus physically mature at the same rate as humans, but they live about 450 years. They highly value the weight of wisdom and experience and are considered young until they reach the age of 60.

Alignment

Most Mammuthus are neutral good. They value the simplicity of life and often go with the flow, but also believe in the peace and safety of the world.

Size

Mammuthus stand approximately 8 feet tall. Their massive bodies weigh between 300 and 400 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Mammuthus Serenity

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened and are naturally cold resistant (damage and temperature).

Natural Armor

You have thick, leathery skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your Constitution 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.

Trunk

You can grasp things with your trunk, and you can use it as a snorkel. It has a reach of 5 feet, and it can lift a number of pounds equal to five times your Strength score. You can use it to do the following simple tasks: lift, drop, hold, push, or pull an object or a creature; open or close a door or a container; grapple someone; or make an unarmed strike. Your DM might allow other simple tasks to be added to that list of options.

Your trunk can’t wield weapons or shields or do anything that requires manual precision, such as using tools or magic items or performing the somatic components of a spell.

Keen Smell

Thanks to your sensitive trunk, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception), Wisdom (Survival), and Intelligence (Investigation) checks that involve smell.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Loxodon.