Homebrew Dragel Species Details
Despite the complications of how they were created, this race has truly turned the tides of fate - becoming so much more than they were created to be.
In the late days of the ancient race known simply as the "Due", the Dragel race was created to win all future wars that this race engaged in. What the Due didn't expect however, was that creating a sentient being would result in them wanting freedom.
Made for War
It is no secret that the Dragel were created for war and carnage, even doctors and sages can be seen having augmentations on them that look vicious and dangerous. Some Dragel embrace these features while others have a huge distaste for them, often relying on the magic of the other races to permanently remove them so they appear more "human". Features a Dragel might have include claw-like nails, feathers instead of hair, and even lizard-like scales and tails.
Two Factions
Dragel are internally split in two different factions; the ones that scorn their past and reason for existing, and the ones that embrace their strengths and use it to profit and prosper. The former call themselves the 'Accord Faction', while the latter call themselves the 'Discord Faction'. Members of opposite faction will rarely agree to co-operate, only doing so in situations of life and death.
Dragel Names
Dragel of the Discord faction often have simple names and somewhat primal names, while members of the Accord faction tend to have more nuanced names, often in draconic.
Male (Accord): Igunis, Rakkion, Valax.
Female (Accord): Silvyenne, Kalasa, Xyliani.
Male (Discord): Rock, Windrunner, Gale.
Female (Discord): Viper, Roxxie, Blaze.
Dragel Traits
The dragel generally share a similar appearance, but their abilities vary greatly from breed to breed.Combat Enhancements (1st level)
Your body has been altered with characteristics from other races and creatures. You choose one enhancement at character creation, and one at 5th level.
- Raptorean legs (1st level). Your legs are powerfully built and made for running, in appearance they are similar to the distant relative of the dragons: Tundraptors. Your base walking speed increases by 5 ft. +1 to your Dex or Strength score.
- Predator's Senses (1st level). You gain Darkvision. +2 to your Wisdom score.
- Climbing Claws. You have sturdy and tough nails with an appearance similar to a Tabaxi's claws. You have a climb speed equal to your walk speed. +1 to your Dex or Constitution score.
- Reptilian Scales (5th level). Your skin is partly consisted of hard scales. You gain a +1 to your AC when not wearing heavy armor.
- Burst Flight (5th level). Long feathers have grown on your arms, which you can use to gain a temporary flight speed. As an action, you can gain a flight speed of 60 ft that lasts for 10 minutes. This feature can be used once per short rest.
- Fighting Instinct (5th level). Your mind has been specifically programmed to fight with weapons. You gain the effects of the martial adept feat.
Born to Fight
Dragel all have the basic knowledge of using at least one weapon, even nurses or sages. You gain proficiency with one martial weapon of your choice.
Tailor-made Body
Your body was tailored to fit one niche role in battle. You have proficiency in a skill of your own choice.
Combat Enhancements (5th level)
Your body has been altered with characteristics from other races and creatures. You choose one enhancement at character creation, and one at 5th level.
- Raptorean legs (1st level). Your legs are powerfully built and made for running, in appearance they are similar to the distant relative of the dragons: Tundraptors. Your base walking speed increases by 5 ft. +1 to your Dex or Strength score.
- Predator's Senses (1st level). You gain Darkvision. +2 to your Wisdom score.
- Climbing Claws. You have sturdy and tough nails with an appearance similar to a Tabaxi's claws. You have a climb speed equal to your walk speed. +1 to your Dex or Constitution score.
- Reptilian Scales (5th level). Your skin is partly consisted of hard scales. You gain a +1 to your AC when not wearing heavy armor.
- Burst Flight (5th level). Long feathers have grown on your arms, which you can use to gain a temporary flight speed. As an action, you can gain a flight speed of 60 ft that lasts for 10 minutes. This feature can be used once per short rest.
- Fighting Instinct (5th level). Your mind has been specifically programmed to fight with weapons. You gain the effects of the martial adept feat.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity or Strength score increases by 2. Your Intelligence and Wisdom score decreases by 1.
Age
Dragel are a mysterious race, created a long time ago to be used as warriors by an ancient and extinct race known simply as the "Due". As such, they were designed to mature fast, and not live very long. However, as the wars they were created to participate in ended, and they were granted freedom they began to develop slightly longer lifespans. They typically reach adulthood in their mid-teens and live up to around 60 years.
Alignment
Dragel are chaotic in nature, meant to be a force to send into the battlefield and wreak havoc. Despite this turbulent nature of theirs, they have tried to calm themselves down in order to appear more civilized. Many of them spend their whole lives trying to be as peaceful and non-confrontational as possible and scorn the ones that act on their primal instincts. Your alignment is most likely either Lawful, or Chaotic.
Size
Dragel range from around 5’10 to 7 feet tall, they have slim and lightweight, yet powerful and compact bodies. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Dragel were essentially programmed with the ability to speak, however, their vocabulary is often rudimentary and basic. The ones who defy their 'programming' however are very much able to learn other languages.
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