Magnagrada (5e Race)

Magnagrada

Physical Description

A tardigrade, cousin of magnagrada, Image Source: http://www.astronomytrek.com/tardigrade-first-animal-to-survive-in-space/

Magnagrada are amphibious bear-sized creatures with 6 legs and 2 arms. Their thick, blubber-like skin ranges in color from light pink to grey. The circular mouth in the center of what they would call a face has 10 short, tentacle-like appendages. These tentacles, however are unable to perform any function but to communicate with other Magnagrada. To almost any other species, Magnagrada seem like ugly monsters in every aspect of their appearance.

Though their blubber makes them seem rather weak and helpless, it is the source of their outstanding resilience. Several inches thick, the blubber protects them from almost all conditions. It keeps them warm in the cold, and cool in the heat. Most importantly, however, is the blubber's role in protecting vital organs from damage, resulting in the difficulty found in killing a Magnagrada.

History

The true history of the Magnagrada race is currently unknown, however, Magnagrada claim that they are the result of a powerful Enlarge spell gone wrong. According to Magnagrada history, they were once tiny creatures, unable to be seen normally by larger peoples. After adjusting to a larger world, they adopted the name "Magnagrada" meaning "Great Walkers" for their size and many legs.

Society

Though Magnagrada are rare due to their somewhat recent jump into the title of "known race", they have earned a place for themselves as extremely durable people, capable of taking many blows in protection of others. It is said that Magnagrada live in a secret underwater city, under their high king,

Magnagrada Names

Magnagrada male names always begin with the letter k followed by r or n. Female names always begin with s once again, followed by r or by l.

Male: Krorth, Kraldaftes, Kuich, Knurmuc, Kniermist

Female: Slupha, Sliednin, Sroson, Srilselus, Srolos

Magnagrada Traits

A bear-sized, extremely durable, pink tank
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2.
Age. Magnagrada mature at the same rate as humans, but are considered young until the age of 42 or so. They reach old age at around 140 years or so and live until about 250.
Alignment. Having received a kind welcome into the world, Magnagrada tend towards good alignments.
Size. Ranging from 5'5" to 7' your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. You have a swim speed of 30 feet.
Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest.
Undying. You can add your Constitution modifier to death saving throws.
Amphibious. You can breathe both air and water.
Monstrous Shape. Your body type and composition are unlike that of a humanoid. Your creature type is Monstrosity. As such, you are immune to spells like crown of madness or dominate person because they specifically target humanoids.
Languages. You can speak and read Common, and one other language of your choice.

Random Height and Weight

Table: Magnagrada Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
5′ 3″	+2d12	280 lb.	× (2d10) lb.

4.00

(one vote)

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