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{{ooc note|This is an implementation of the {{lc:{{PAGENAME}}}} race from [[The Crooked Moon]]}}
{{ooc note|This is an implementation of the {{lc:{{PAGENAME}}}} race from [[The Crooked Moon]]}}


Ashborn are an imp-like species native to Chernabos, typically coalescing from the sulfuric ash of the province's hellfire and brimstone volcanoes. Infused with the fiendish power of the Hells, this folk has managed to survive and even prosper in the barrens and badlands of the province through guile, boldness, and industriousness. Said to be favored by fortune itself, ashborn count on luck to twist the balance in the most dire of situations.
Plagueborn are a rat-like species native to Bubonia, typically coalescing in the pestilent haze that hangs over the province. They are deeply connected to the virulent and deadly plague that afflicts and shapes their society, which persists through cunning, ruthlessness, and the sheer will to live. They are the most adaptable species of Druskenvald, quickly discovering the means to survive even the harshest environments.


Their short stature ranges from slight to stout, but this makes them no less dangerous, for each ashborn has a venomous tail resembling a scorpion's, always ready to strike. They sport horns and skin tones in varying shades of red and gray that reflect their devilish origin, and they typically live 100 years.
Appearing as large plague rats with humanoid physiology, their short fur ranges from grays and browns to various shades of green. They bear jagged teeth and claws that all carry a strain of plague to which they are immune but can prove deadly to others. Their nimble tails can vary greatly in length and thickness, often reflecting their family, clan, or guild. Plagueborn usually live no longer than 100 years.
{{crooked moon species common traits|type=Fiend|size=Small|size range=2-3}}
{{crooked moon species common traits|size override=You are Medium (about 4-6 feet tall) or Small (about 2-4 feet tall). You choose the size when you select the species.|speed override=30 feet, climbing speed equal to your walking speed}}
;''Ashen Legacy.''
;''Born in Filth.''
:You know the ''[[spell:minor-illusion|minor illusion]]'' cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the ''[[spell:charm-person|charm person]]'' spell using this trait, and starting at 5th level, you can cast the ''[[spell:invsibility|invsibility]]'' spell using this trait, both without requiring material components. Once you cast ''[[spell:charm-person|charm person]]'' or ''[[spell:invisibility|invisibility]]'' with this trait, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using and spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
:You have advantage on saving throws against diseases, or to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself.
:Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you select this species).
;''Darkvision.''
;''Darkvision.''
:You have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
:You have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
;''Fiendish Fortune.''
;''Infected Cunning.''
:When you're hit by an attack roll that isn't a critical hit, you can use your reaction to magically cause the attack to miss you, and a creature of your choice within 5 feet of you takes force damage equal to your proficiency bonus. Once you use this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
:The plague you carry binds you to rats and imparts their cunning. You gain proficiency in the Deception or Stealth skill.
;''Scorpion Sting.''
;''Plague Bearer.''
:You have a tail stinger you can use to make unarmed strikes using your Strength or Dexterity (your choice) for attack and damage rolls. On a hit, you deal 1d4 piercing damage, and you can deal an extra 1d6 poison damage. You can deal this extra damage a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain one expended use when you finish a short rest, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
:When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can magically spread your plague to the target. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 plus your Constitution modifier and proficiency bonus) or become afflicted with your plague for 1 minute.
:When you reach 10th level, this extra damage increases to 2d6.
:While afflicted, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks and takes 1d4 poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The target repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the plague on itself on a success.
:Once you use this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest.


[[category:homebrew 5e races]]
[[category:homebrew 5e races]]

Revision as of 11:37, 26 July 2025

(OOC: This is an implementation of the plagueborn race from The Crooked Moon)

Plagueborn are a rat-like species native to Bubonia, typically coalescing in the pestilent haze that hangs over the province. They are deeply connected to the virulent and deadly plague that afflicts and shapes their society, which persists through cunning, ruthlessness, and the sheer will to live. They are the most adaptable species of Druskenvald, quickly discovering the means to survive even the harshest environments.

Appearing as large plague rats with humanoid physiology, their short fur ranges from grays and browns to various shades of green. They bear jagged teeth and claws that all carry a strain of plague to which they are immune but can prove deadly to others. Their nimble tails can vary greatly in length and thickness, often reflecting their family, clan, or guild. Plagueborn usually live no longer than 100 years.

Plagueborn traits

As a plagueborn, you have these special traits.

Ability Scores.
When you create a character using one of the species in The Crooked Moon, increase one of your starting ability scores by 2 and another by 1, or increase three scores by 1 each. These increases can't raise a score above 20.
Languages.
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you an your GM agree is appropriate for the character.
Creature Type.
You are a Humanoid.
Size.
You are Medium (about 4-6 feet tall) or Small (about 2-4 feet tall). You choose the size when you select the species.
Speed.
30 feet, climbing speed equal to your walking speed
Born in Filth.
You have advantage on saving throws against diseases, or to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself.
Darkvision.
You have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Infected Cunning.
The plague you carry binds you to rats and imparts their cunning. You gain proficiency in the Deception or Stealth skill.
Plague Bearer.
When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can magically spread your plague to the target. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 plus your Constitution modifier and proficiency bonus) or become afflicted with your plague for 1 minute.
While afflicted, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks and takes 1d4 poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The target repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the plague on itself on a success.
Once you use this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest.
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