Homebrew Shadowborn Species Details
Stitched together from darkness and the weave itself, Shadowborn are inherently magical creatures. Very little is known about these beings, though scholars of the occult theorize they may be created by hags, fiends, or perhaps even aberrations.
Shadowborn Traits
Shadowborn are typically neutral evil when in darkness and neutral good when in light. These alignments may shift from individual to individual, but the dichotomy between light and dark remains the same.Ability Score Increase
Increase one ability score by 2 and increase a different one by 1.
Type
When in bright light, you are a Humanoid. When in dim light or darkness, you are a Fiend.
Size
Your size is medium.
Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkstride
You can use your movement speed to teleport up to 30 feet when in dim light or darkness. Each foot of teleportation costs 1 foot of movement. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus.
Murky Malleability
You can squeeze through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide.
Shadow Magic
You know the Infestation and Darkness spells. You can cast Darkness without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it this way again. You can also cast this spell using any spell slots you have. Your spellcasting ability for these spells is your choice of Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma.
Born of Shadow
The Shadowborn's appearance has been handmade by its creators. As such, it cannot be altered by any means.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Abyssal.
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