Homebrew Druchii Species Details
"There are not enough words in your simple tongue to express our hatred for them, Human. Killers, despoilers, slavers and thieves we name them, but not one of these oft-earned titles begins to describe the depths of their depravity. They have neither mercy nor honour. They roam and kill in darkness called up by their foul sorceries. They are so base as to specifically target children for their depredations. The capricious folk of Ulthuan claim that they are their despised kin, exiled long ago, but truly, can one ever trust the words of an Elf?"
In the bleak, chilly lands of the continent of Naggaroth in the New World lies the Druchii kingdoms of the Witch King Malekith, a realm born from the depths of malice and hate, a kingdom that seeks nothing more than to despoil a world its people believe loathes their existence. With malevolent eyes, the Druchii watch this dying world, knowing it is their birthright to rule all that they survey and those that live upon it are born to do nothing more than to grovel at their feet.
Sinister Grace
The Druchii, not so unlike their Asur brethren, possess a cold if not glamorous beauty which only helps to hide the corruption and vileness which lurks beneath their skin. They are swift of both body and reflex, capable of an effortless grace that shames the most elegant of men. Druchii are both more slender and taller than humans, with long limbs and adept, slim fingers. Their skin is invariably pale, their hair dark. Often the natural beauty of their features is marred by a sneer or a scowl, their large oval eyes showing little but contempt to others.
Elves are cunning of mind and clever beyond the ken of mere mortals. Their every word conceals a depth of meaning that is altered wholly by the slightest change of inflection or stance. Druchii, in particular, are adept at the art of twisting speech to serve their cause and can gleefully manipulate the emotions of another to whatever end best suits their own interests. Thus do the Naggarothi make and break alliances in a careless fashion, knowing that their silver tongues can always be counted upon to heal the wounds of the past.
Scourge of the Seas
The Druchii are raiders, slavers and heartless reavers of the first degree, their every whim being nothing more than to sow misery and pain to all that oppose them, for misery and pain is the very lifeblood of their existence. Thus do their Black Arks and Corsair Fleets ply the great waters of the world, raiding and enslaving all before them as a tribute to their own avaricious desires. Great raiding fleets, their sails black against the night sky, bring woe and destruction to all the shores of the world, bearing terror and death to distant realms, often for no better reason than because there is no one who can stand against them.
Utterly Merciless
Druchii are bitter, vicious killers that detest all other creatures - even others of their kind. Druchii warriors love nothing more than to see their enemies screaming in pain, and take pleasure from spilling blood and spreading misery. There are no Druchii craftsmen, workers or farmers - such menial roles belong to slaves; each and every Druchii is born, bred and trained to be a heartless warrior. They are relentlessly aggressive in battle, shouting praises to their black gods as they cut down their foes.
For the Druchii, all of the world's bounty is theirs to do with as they wish - provided that they have the strength to claim it. They have turned aside the benevolent gods of the Elven pantheon, flocking instead to the worship of their more capricious and cruel deities, in particular Khaine, Lord of Murder. It is a match well made, for the Druchii care nothing for the sanctity of life and consider the "lesser races" to be nothing more than insects begging to be ground beneath a boot heel if no more productive or entertaining use can be found for them. For in Naggaroth, the weak perish, and the strong take whatever they desire.
Druchii Names
Druchii names are similar to their Asur kindred, though Druchii names often incorporate harsher consonants and guttural sounds reflective of the harsh Naggaroth environment. The Druchii prefer to choose sinister names to intimidate their enemies.
Family ties are seldom flaunted in Naggaroth. For a Druchii to achieve true renown, they must do so through their own actions, not through the long ago deeds of some withered sire. For this reason, few Druchii betray their lineage in name or title, but instead adopt warrior names of power chosen to strike fear into the hearts of allies and enemies alike. Such titles must be backed up by deeds if they are to have any chance of gaining acceptance and renown, so it is common for Druchii warriors to adopt names that reflect their vile proclivities, or that can at least be proven by fearsome acts.
Male Druchii Names: Alandran, Caldath, Duriath, Furion, Gloreir, Khelthrai, Kouran, Lokhir, Mengil, Urathian, Urian, Yeurl
Female Druchii Names: Amara, Anethra, Drusala, Felicion, Hellebron, Keress, Kharlissa, Lilaeth, Malida, Morathi
Naggarothi Names of Power: Darkhand, Dreadbringer, Fellheart, Heartkeeper, Helbane, Manhide, Severspine, Venomblade
ETERNAL HATRED
"Another year has passed in exile, another debt of blood for the usurpers in Ulthuan. We do not forgive, and we do not forget. We are the people of ice and darkness, sustained by our hate. We live for the Witch King, and to set the ancient wrongs aright. Through fire, blood and ruin."
— The Hanil Khar of Hag Graef
The Druchii hate all others, and none more than their brethren, the Asur of Ulthuan. After the Sundering, a brutal civil war that pitted Elf against Elf and nearly destroyed Ulthuan, the Druchii were cast out of their homeland to the cold land of Naggaroth across the sea. From their dark cities, they range across the seas, taking slaves for their industry and bloody sacrifices. They will not rest until they have reconquered Ulthuan and every one of their hated kin is dead or in chains.
Druchii Traits
Your Druchii character has certain traits deriving from your Elven ancestry.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Although Druchii reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. Druchii typically claim adulthood around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old, with some rare exceptions.
Size
Druchii are typically taller than humans, ranging from 6 to nearly 7 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
Accustomed to the cold darkness of Naggaroth and raids under the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray
Keen Senses
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Druchii Weapon Training
You have proficiency with the spear, shortsword, light crossbow, and hand crossbow.
Murderous Prowess
When you score a critical hit with a melee weapon attack, you can roll one of the weapon’s damage dice one additional time and add it to the extra damage of the critical hit.
Always Strikes First
You can add your proficiency bonus to your initiative rolls.
Hatred (Asur)
You have advantage on attack rolls against Asur characters.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish.