Homebrew Deep Ones (Davy Jones) Species Details
Long ago, a colony of merfolk worshiped a great cursed deity locked away in the ocean's floor. The rest of the merfolk found the practices this colony were partaking in were morale wrong, and banished the colony to another plane. But as the ancient god attempts to break out of its prison, cracks form and allow this ancient race to return.
But when this race returned, they had great tentacles like a squid on their face, and were cursed by some dark magic. Discover the secrets of your ancient species, and learn from the mistakes of the past...
Deep Ones (Davy Jones) Traits
From the old faith to a cursed god, you share traits with others of your race...Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma or Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Deep Ones have the same lifespan as humans, but aging slower as 1 year is equal to 5 for humans.
Size
Deep Ones vary in height and build, growing between 5 and 6 feet. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a base swim speed of 30 feet.
Sea Dwellers
You are adapted to the worst of ocean climates. You gain resistance to cold damage.
Minor Life Drain
Deep Ones have been locked in the sea for hundreds of years. They cannot be healed through arcane or divine magic. They can only regain hit points from a short or long rest, potions of healing, or draining the life from others.
When you are grappling a creature and below your maximum hit points, tentacles around your mouth attach to the creature you're grappling.
Target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or lose an amount of hit points equal to 1d6 + your constitution modifier (minimum of 1). You then gain hit points equal to the amount drained from the target. The healing cannot be transferred to others, only to yourself.
You can use this feature an amount of times per long rest equal to your constitution modifier.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, and Aquan.
Amphibious
You can breathe both air and water.
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