Draconic Chimera (5e Race)
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Draconic Chimera[edit]
| “ | "Draconic chimeras... nasty buggers I tell you. Nasty. Sure, they can’t breathe fire and fly like normal dragons, but what they lack in breath attacks and flight, they more than make up for in sheer strength and powerful magic." The expedition leader, Barksworth explained to the pair of adventurers who were looking to kill the draconic chimera that hid within the dungeon. "Will we be able to defeat it though?" The half-foot cleric asked with concern. "I’m worried if my magic will hold." "Oh, stop worrying so much, Newt! You’ll be fine." The tall-foot fighter complained. With that, they descended further into the dungeon's depths to take on the chimera at its depths. | ” |
Physical Description[edit]
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Draconic chimeras are large, draconic creatures. They look akin to a griffin, with the exception of draconic features where the feline features should be. The wings are feathery, and feathers spread across most of the upper torso area, as well as the shoulders. Where the neck would’ve been on a normal dragon, has now been replaced with the torso of the human that the dragon was merged with. The human part looks mostly identical to their original forms, with the sole exception that their entire torso, and their arms. Their eyes are also identical to that of their draconic counterparts. Some will sprout small horns identical to their draconic counterpart, but it is very rare.
History[edit]
Draconic chimeras used to be people just like you and me, but because of their soul being merged with the soul of a dragon, they become these bird-like half-dragon, half-human creatures. Oftentimes, it happens especially because of a curse being placed on the dragon’s soul by a powerful wizard. While it is possible to restore the conscience of the person who was merged with the dragon, it does require overwriting the command of the original wizard. Such procedure is not needed if the dragon’s soul was not cursed.
Attitudes and Beliefs[edit]
While many draconic chimeras do not have attitudes and beliefs unique to them and their race, some may share the beliefs with the wizard who cursed them if that is the case. Otherwise, they share attitudes and beliefs with the race they were originally.
Draconic Chimera Names[edit]
Draconic Chimeras tend to take on the names of when they were human, but they mostly change it slightly, or combine it with elements of their draconic counterparts. Many draconic chimeras usually replace the first part of their name with ‘’Far’’ but it isn’t every time they include it.
Male: Faros, Farshi, Faruro
Female: Farlyn, Farcille, Farlory
Draconic Chimera Traits[edit]
Large feathery and draconic creatures, who were once human, now having been merged with a dragon.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. Draconic chimeras mature at the age their original race would, however now their maximum lifespan has been increased to 500 years. If the original race lives over 500 years, their lifespan is increased by the additional 500 years.
Alignment. Draconic chimeras don’t tend towards any specific alignments, as it all depends on their original race. However, when they are under control of the wizard who cursed them, their alignment will change to match that of the wizard,
Size. Draconic chimeras can get anywhere in-between 16-20 feet tall but are smaller than their original dragon counterparts. Your size is large.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a flying speed of 20 feet, but you will fall, if you do not land at the end on your turn.
Superior darkvision. you can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it was dim light. You can’t discern colors, only shades of grey.
Creature type. You count as both Draconic and Humanoid. Additionally, while you still need to eat, drink and sleep, you can last up to 3 weeks without food and water, and 2 weeks without sleep before becoming fatigued.
Powerful limbs. Your powerful draconic body grants you a few natural weapons. You can swing your tail 10ft behind you, dealing 1d12 bludgeoning damage, and anything hit by it has to make a Strength saving throw (dc is equal to 8+your proficiency bonus+str modifier) or become prone. Additionally, you can punch an enemy with your sturdy wings for 1d6 bludgeoning damage.
Weird organ positioning. everyone has disadvantage on Medecine(wisdom checks to determine where your organs are.
Draconic body. Due to your draconic body, you cant use armor, unless its beeen specifically customized to fit you, but in return, you have a natrual armor of 13+dexterity modifier
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic and one other language of your choice.
Random Height and Weight[edit]
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Height Modifier* |
Base Weight |
Weight Modifier** |
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| 16′ 0'' | +3d12 | 200 lb. | × (1d10) lb. |
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*Height = base height + height modifier | |||
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