Atlantean (5e Race)
Atlantean
| “ | One day, the children who grew knowing the legend of Atlantis may see the rising of the mighty kingdom they thought was lost. | ” |
Atlanteans are strong, versatile warriors of the seas, acclimated to the oceans and survival underwater. Your ingenuity makes the most of all situations with innate magical capabilities and clever minds. The atleanteans are one of the most advanced in terms of magic than most races. The strongest of their kind have their own hand made spells which they honed as they special edge in battle. They can exclusive spells unknown to other races as they are quite secretive of their abilities and means of creating such strong means of altering nature.
Physical Description
The atlanteans are similar to humans in appearance. The skin of an atlantean tends to be slippery, and glint slightly in sunlight. These oily secretions help them swim more effectively, and protect them from temperature changes between land and water. Atlantean hair tends to be black or white, and their eyes are almost always blue and green hues, light blue being the rarest coloration. They are typically very muscular individuals, and typically do not have beard, but those who choose to may still do so, even though it is not common among them. Even though rare, large beard in atlantean society represent leadership and power, as well as great respect.
History
Atlanteans have always been extremely proud fishermen and fearsome warriors. Although their capital city is Atlantis, there have been hundreds of settlements built on coastal cities around the world, some above water, some under water. For years, their cities made them targets for the sahuagin, deadly seas creatures whom also hunt the seas. These sahuagin and the atlanteans waged war on each other for years, until the sahuagin, according to legend, sunk the city of Atlantis. ever since then, the other cities of atlanteans have never been found, and the atlantean people were thought to be extinct.
The truth, however, is that the atlanteans retreated into the seas, fighting the sahuagin full force, cutting their numbers down to a fraction, but those years of war underwater led the common folk of the land to believe Atlantis had disappeared into the sea. Since the commoners and other races of the land would actively hunt in the water, the atlanteans chose to secretly protect the oceans without waging a war on the land-folk.
Society
Most atlanteans never leave the area where they were born, preferring to remain close to their families. Because of these close bonds, the atlanteans are fiercely protective of the ocean environment, and of their communities. Proud warriors of the oceans, the atlanteans will often fiercely fight to protect the waters from corruption, war, and death. Atlantean men are raised as warriors, and atlantean women are trained as warriors, but taught to be diplomats and rulers, although the primary ruler is always a king. Women generally determine the roles of other atlanteans in society, and organize what atlanteans are in what groups.
Atlantean Names
Atlantean names generally are similar to human names, but often have a hard or bold sound to them.
Atlantean Traits
Atlanteans are strong, versatile warriors of the seas, acclimated to the oceans and survival underwater.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age. Atlanteans reach adulthood after 16 years, and are considered elderly by 120. The average lifespan is just under 200, but it is said some among them live for centuries.
Alignment. Atlanteans have a tradition of protecting their own, and are faithful to a proud heritage. As a whole they have a strong tendency towards law, and a slight tendency towards good.
Size. Atlanteans typically stand between 5 and 7 feet. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swim speed of 35 feet.
Amphibious. You can breathe both air and water.
Aquatic Vision. In open air, 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. Underwater, you treat all dim light as bright light, and all darkness as if it were dim light within 60 feet.
Deep Diver. Your ancestors are well-adapted to the harsh, cold environments of ocean depths. You have resistance to cold damage.
Atlantean Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the spear, trident, javelin, and net.
Marine Recovery. If you complete a short rest while fully submerged in water throughout, you can regain extra hit points equal to your level.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Aquan and Common.
Random Height and Weight
| Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4′ 10″ | +2d12 | 120 lb. | × (2d4) lb. |
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