Homebrew Ignian Species Details

The first tribe of these ashen warriors came about after a band of plucky adventurers tossed that giant into the volcano. They didn't expect these creatures, these beasts to spawn from that act. They thought the war was won, but all they had done was create more soldiers.

They have but one thought in their heads; combat. They care not for gold, for peace, for politics - all they care about is a worthy battle. And when these barbarians are not fighting in pointless wars, they duel each other in makeshift arenas and gladiatorial lava pits. I can do nothing but pray that we do not cross their paths again.

— Sir Knox, Adviser to the Crown Court

 

Born of Burning Giants

Centuries ago, a mighty giant was slain and thrown into a volcano. That volcano then erupted, and not a week later a colony of mysterious humanoids appeared on the land surrounding it. These men had ashen skin, radiated heat, and had an unquenchable thirst for battle. They called themselves Ignia and would either remain in their homeland training with their kin or would travel the world thirsting for a worthy foe.

Surt the Immolator

Among the first Ignia spawned, there was one Ignian that still lives to this day. His name is Surt, and he has traveled across the world and even across planes for a worthy foe. He killed everyone in his home tribe, fought and consumed ancient dragons, and even ripped through the elemental planes. Thankfully, Surt has busied himself with affairs of gods and demons, leaving the mortal plane untouched for the most part.

Feed on the Weak

Some Ignia, after reaching a certain threshold in strength, begin to take a dark practice to grow more powerful. After slaying a foe, they may feed on the creature's life force, growing in power. Most Ignia never reach this threshold, but the original Ignia did with the last among them. This Ignian was Surt the Immolator, who had slain even dragons to grow stronger.

Warrior's Blood

It is common to find an Ingian out in the world or on an adventure due to their innate will to seek out opponents and battle. The most common place to find an Ignian is colosseums and battlefields, relishing in the act of combat.

Ignian Names

Having come from the molten body of a giant and a volcano, Ignia share snippets of memories from their deceased progenitor, including the names giants would give their children. Most Ignia name themselves after giants or different rocks or materials, typically with the addition of Er' or Ir' depending on gender.

Male: Er'Debos, Er'Tover, Er'Naflos, Er'Motor, Er'Bemir, Kor, Zeffur, Bukvar, Dlicus.

Female: Ir'Blumsal, Ir'Jeroch, Ir'Femas, Ir'Rervar, Ior, Icrym, Azver, Fezver.

Ignian Traits

Being a warrior people, your ignian character has these traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength and Constitution ability scores increase by 2, and your Wisdom decrease by 2.

Age

Ignia are born fully mature and do not physically age. It is currently unknown how long an Ignian lives, with the oldest Ignian, Surt the Immolator, being over five hundred years old.

Alignment

Ignia cares about battle more so than anything else. As such, they often fall into chaotic or even evil alignments.

Size

Ignia vary widely in height and build, from 7 feet to well over 8 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Ignan, and Giant.

Fire Resistance

You are born from fire, and thus it doesn’t scare you. You have resistance to fire damage.

Volcanic Body

Your skin is made of volcanic rock, granting you natural armor. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier.

Hands of Fire

Your fists burn with your eternal flame. If you hit with an unarmed attack, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.