Homebrew Dragonborne (Idrothas) Species Details
Dragonborne are descended from the blood of dragons. The massive amount of their forefathers’ blood that has been spilled onto the surface of Idrothas throughout the ages has seeped into human bloodlines, so much so that humans are periodically born with draconic features. These aspects vary, from sharp claws and teeth to scaled skin, dragonlike heads and tails, and occasionally vestigial (or much more rarely, functional) wings. No two Dragonborne are completely alike in appearance, and their births are not always celebrated. For example, in the nation of Tyr, Dragonborne are considered abominations and are often abandoned or murdered at birth. They can hold few jobs in Tyr, generally relegated to the Draconium mines and forges (since they can tolerate the toxicity of the raw material perfectly), the gladiatorial arena, menial tasks, and the handling of the variety of drakes used as beasts of burden by the Tyrians. They have a special connection with these creatures, and often rear them from birth in a way few others can. Tyr also sends Dragonborne to fight their wars in the Scaled Legion, a Dragonborne-only group of shock troops that often has high casualty rates due to the Tyrian generals’ disregard for their safety. Even moreso than Elfborne, they are downtrodden in Tyr. In Zelthas, their treatment is slightly less severe, though they are relegated to the lowest caste despite the circumstances of their birth. Given its proximity to Ja’Anar, Sostrosi Dragonborne are more common than anywhere besides Valkar, but they are typically given as slaves to the Draconians of Ja’Anar. In the Veldt and Valkar, Dragonborne are free to live as they choose, and like many outcasts of all species, they have also concentrated in Deglarond. Valkari Dragonborne are more common than those of any other nation, as the blood of Ja’Anar runs strongly through their veins. Dragonborne typically give birth to human children when they breed with other humans (though the rate of Dragonborne birth in these unions is higher than that of the general populace), but when two Dragonborne mate, their children always share the draconic heritage of their parents. They also breed freely with Dwarfborne, Orcborne and Elfborne due to their shared human backgrounds, though the elder blood of these species will often predominate. Dragonborne have become much more common in the last 70 years since Tyr started hoarding Draconium, and they are born much more frequently in locations close to large sources of the substance. They typically grow taller than their human parents and with more bulk, but this is not always the case. They also have the ability to live for two hundred years or more, though few reach this age given the lives they must lead.
Dragonborne (Idrothas) Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborne.Fire Damage Resistance
Your draconic blood makes you resistant to damage from fire.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength, Constitution, or Dexterity score increases by 2, and you can choose two other ability scores to increase by 1.
Age
Young dragonborn grow quickly and are fully mature by age 15, but the elder nature of their draconic blood allows them to live for up to 200 years. However, few dragonborne reach this age given the brutal lives they are often forded to lead.
Size
Dragonborne are generally taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds, but this is not always the case. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Secondary Damage Resistance
Your draconic blood gives you resistance to fire and your choice of cold, acid, or lightning damage.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common (known as Tradespeak on Idrothas). You also speak the language of your homeland.