Lepidosai (5e Race)
|
This page is incomplete and/or lacking flavor. Reason: Incomplete.
|
| Work In Progress |
|
One or more images on this page are unattributed. Please include on this page the name of the artist or copyright holder, in addition to a link to the artist's website if available and appropriate. "Google" isn't a source; it shows web search results. "Pinterest" isn't a source; it's an aggregate of images copied or linked to from other websites. If you own this image, or it is covered by public domain, consider uploading the image to D&D Wiki. If the source of the image cannot be located or the copyright holder wishes for the image to not be on this page, then remove the image. For more information on copyright law, see D&D Wiki:Copyrights. |
NOTE: Y'all, I've abandoned the idea of uploading, so do with it what you want, but here's a homebrewery link to the completed race, if you want to include it. https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/i1brESQ5gN3M
Lepidosai[edit]
| “ | I am Matron Swizzix, esteemed leader of the Lepidosai Swarm. We come to the Light Above in search of asylum from our hunters, the Drow. We have been enslaved for generations, until my ancestors rose up and escaped them. We have been in hiding for centuries, but it cannot last forever. A traveling adventurer told us of a way to the Light Above, and people willing to help us. Are you the ones they spoke of? | ” |
| —Matron Swizzix, addressing the lord of a mining community. | ||
Physical Description[edit]
Lepidosai are extremely varied in appearance and size, due to the unique caste system they operate under. There are, however, some constants in appearance among them. They resemble anthropomorphic moths, with large wings attached near the neck and a mainly snow-white carapace. The possess large amounts of furlike scales on their necks, forearms, and upper abdomens, and antennae of the same coloration. Thanks to their hardened carapace and fluffy scales, most lepidosai see no need for clothing save for a cloak or armor. They possess a large abdomen connected to the torso where the tailbone would be on a human. The abdomen is used to store energy, as well as carrying developing eggs in females. Lepidosai eyes appear to be large and shiny, but are in actuality a multitude of minuscule compound eyes.
History[edit]
The Lepidosai were originally Dire Moths, until a small swarm made a home in an abandoned Illithid colony. The residual psionic energy in the area changed them over the next few centuries, giving them a more humanoid shape and more intelligence. Unfortunately, before they could gain psionic powers, they were discovered by a Drow scout party and, Drow being Drow, subsequently captured and enslaved.
Over the next couple centuries, the Lepidosai were used as living decorations by Drow elite, even being selectively bred and magically augmented to produce vibrant colors and flashy features. Finally, the Lepidosai rose up, unleashing upon their captors the unique abilities forced upon them. While they did not win the battle, they did manage to escape and find refuge in the caves, where they hid for centuries before escaping to the alien world of the surface.
Society[edit]
Like their captors before them, the Lepidosai operate on a matriarchal system, with a female being selected by the collective based on beauty and sophistication. Unlike the Drow, however, males are not oppressed. In actuality, they were completely in agreement with a matriarchy after their escape, as the first Lepidosai were all spawned from a single female Dire Moth, worshiped by them as Zalazza, the Wingmother. Due to the alterations forced upon them by the Drow, they operate on a caste system, with those possessing similar traits being grouped together for specific tasks.
The Lepidosai heard of the surface from traveling parties, and grouped together to escape. It was a brutal journey, with many dying aong the way. But when the breached the surface and were blinded by the sun, they wept and praised it as their freedom. To this day, there are Lepidosai who worship the sun as the Light Above, their devotion to freedom and life giving them powers akin to a priest.
Most common folk will most likely never even be aware of the Lepidosai's existence, as they rarely leave their homes in hidden forests and caves. Those who do venture out are either criminals or explorers, the latter being more prevelant. Most folk's first reaction to one is to attempt to pacify or kill it, or run away in fear. This leads to both sides being untrustworthy of one another, with negotiations and alliances taking years to even establish.Those communities who do accept a Lepidosai are laden with gifts of the beautiful textile goods they are known for, as well as a friend willing to do anything to help them.
Lepidosai Names[edit]
Lepidosai names are usually soft sounding, with soft sounding consonants such as z's and v's. Names are used with no distinction for gender.
Names: Bevav, Layuma, Mazayzee, Swizzix, Valoze, Wuzam
Lepidosai Traits[edit]
While a diverse, caste-based race, the mothlike Lepdiosai all share some features.
Ability Score Increase. Your ability score increases are dictated by your subrace, as shown below.
Age. Lepidosai hatch as larva and remain so for a year before forming a cocoon and metamorphosing for 4 more years and emerging fully developed afterwards. They live for about 135 years afterwards.
Alignment. Lepidosai are a mixed bag as whole, but their tight-nit community and dedication to others means they are usually Lawful, Good, or both.
Size. Lepidosai stand 6-8 feet tall on average, but only weigh about 160 lbs. on average due too their wiry frames. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 20 feet, and you have flying speed of 40 feet. You cannot fly if you are wearing heavy armor.
Darkvision. 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. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Weevil Moth[edit]
Your most common type of Lepidosai. These Lepidosai are the common folk that are a base for most Lepidosai, a balance, not supper strong in one topic and no disadvantage in any other. Nothing super special. They mostly try and live humble lives worshiping Zalazza and helping their race in any way they can. Most of the time they don't leave their Eclipse (A group of Lepidosai). They are a more bland pattern, a Light brown base with different shades of brown ad white as their assets. Their Larva stage is mostly white with a light brown head. Their cocoon stage is a fuzzy white shell around a light yellow-brown center.
Ability Score Increase. Increase two stats of your choice by 1
Role in the Eclipse. They are great at getting stuff done for their Eclipse, the question is what did you do for your Eclipse? Choose one Feat to start.
Subrace[edit]
Description
Subrace[edit]
Description
Subrace[edit]
Description
Subrace[edit]
Description
Subrace[edit]
Description
Subrace[edit]
Description
Random Height and Weight[edit]
| Base Height |
Height Modifier* |
Base Weight |
Weight Modifier** |
|---|---|---|---|
| ′ '' | + | lb. | × () lb. |
|
*Height = base height + height modifier | |||
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
When creating a <race name> character, you can use the following table of traits, ideals, bonds and flaws to help flesh out your character. Use these tables in addition to or in place of your background's characteristics.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 |
Back to Main Page → 5e Homebrew → Races