Homebrew Basitin Species Details
A powerful warrior race originating from a cluster of lost islands. These people boast impressive physical traits for their size, their military culture takes this and refines it to a degree to be envied. Among their durable frames and surprising strength, they boast immunity to poison and resistance to disease. Though their body does not take well to cold and their mind rejects magic.
A basitin's (/bæs'ɛ'tɪn/) physical appearance is that of a humanoid covered in tan fur with large, vulpine ears, a short snout, digitigrade legs and a feline tail. They hail from an island kingdom lost to the maps. In their kingdom, the 'king' is decided by way of martial prowess and is always referred as such whether they be male or female. The king is the only one allowed to change or bend the laws, and laws are central to basitin society. Basitin have an inherent compulsion, possibly biologically programmed, to obey the law and the orders of their superiors. Basitin culture is described by most as stifling. Genders are separated and live in different districts of the city. Basitin have a week set aside a year for reproduction, besides that, sex is against the law for the rest of the year. Basitin are very strict about dress and code of conduct in public and private. To basitin, the feet, ankles, the base of the tail and between the legs are what is considered nudity. Public displays of affection, such as embraces, are also considered taboo. The basitin military is run by a set of three generals who report directly to the king, this military exercises absolute, albeit fair use of power over all basitin with training and service being mandatory. Civilian basitin do not exist.
- Portrait art by Thallium.
- Basitin were created by Thomas Fischbach as one of the three primary races of his web-comic, Twokinds.
Basitin Traits
Due to their physical build and way of life, Basitin have the following traits.Ability Score Increase
Basitin are a hardy race born with envious vitality, and trained as soldiers from a young age.
Your Constitution is increased by two. Additionally, you can choose to increase either Strength or Dexterity by one.
Basitin Militia Dicipline
Basitin are inducted into the militia at a very young age, combat prowess and military might, as well as swift and unshaking resolve, is highly valued in basitin society.
Your training has made sure that your loyalty to authority figures is even further ingrained, causing you to take anyone you perceive as an authority figure at their word.
Island Vigor
Making their life on a tropical island, Basitin have acquired an exceptional immune system. However, their bodies are ill prepared for cold climates.
You gain Poison Immunity and Advantage on all rolls related to Disease, but you are Vulnerable to Cold.
When cold or wet, the immune system is greatly weakened, turning your Disease Advantage to Disadvantage.
Magic Aversion
The mind of a basitin has a curious property that forcefully repels magic.
Whenever casting magic, make a Wisdom saving throw against a DC equal to the level of the spell multiplied by 3. If you fail, your mind becomes damaged, inflicting madness upon you with a severity proportional to the power of the cast spell. Cantrips have a DC of 2 for this purpose.
However, you are naturally resilient to direct attacks from magic. Whenever you make Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma saving throws against spells and other magical effects you apply your Constitution modifier as well and if passed, gain Advantage on all saves for identical spells or magics for the next 24 hours or until such a save is failed. This does not apply to your Wisdom saving throw when you cast a spell.
Age
Basitin age much like humans do, reaching adulthood in their late teens and living less than a century.
Alignment
Due to their way of life and inherent compulsion to adhere to law and the orders of their superiors, nearly all basitin are Lawful. Basitins also tend towards Good, though Neutral is not uncommon. While Chaotic and Evil basitin do exist, they are incredibly rare and they are almost exclusively made that way by madness.
Size
Basitin tend toward a short but athletic frame, usually around 5 ft. However in rare cases a basitin may reach heights upwards of 8 ft. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base land speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write in Common and Basitin. Basitin grew up on the isolated Basidian Isles, naturally developing their own unique language. However, when the other races eventually found the isles, either by chance or curiosity, they found need to set aside their pride and learn another language they could rely on.
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