Yama no Oni (5e Race)
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Oni[edit]
Physical Description[edit]
Though often mistaken for ogres in tales, Oni are slightly smaller in stature and possess a more natural muscular build. The color of their skin is determined by their lineage, which signifies the tribe they belong to. This can result in shades of red, blue, yellow, green, purple, orange, white, and black.
Their eyes bear a beastly quality, with irises that range from shades of scarlet and yellow to even entirely bright white. The sclera, or the whites of their eyes, is typically jet black. Usually, dark or gray hair covers their bodies, and even the females have a coat of hair. However, pure white hair is not an uncommon sight, especially among the Pale or Black Oni.
Oni possess a pair of short ivory horns jutting from their foreheads, which lengthen as they age. Their teeth and claws are jet black. The length of their horns is a source of pride among the Oni, to the extent that even the most unkempt among them are known to polish their horns daily.
History[edit]
After the fall of Shuten-Dōuji and his son Kidōmaru, several Oni began to live isolated in underground or mountainous points. However, at some point in history, several tribes of Oni came together in the mountains to form a strong and protected civilization, seeking out any other Oni who were isolated to join them.
Over time, these Oni built monasteries that serve not only as a home, but also as a place to teach the art of controlling Black Chi, or Infernal Chi. Furthermore, like Monks, they are excellent martial artists and additionally, they are capable of controlling certain elements, depending on their Oni lineage. They came to call themselves Yama no Oni, or Oni of the Mountains.
Society[edit]
The way of life of these Oni is similar to that of Monks. They live in seclusion in the mountains, but do not deny interaction with other species, although this is something they do infrequently. Their society is made up of several Oni tribes that came together after the fall of Shuten-Dōuji, living peacefully. If an Oni within society does something that risks destroying society, it risks being expelled and having its horns cut off.
Yama no Oni Traits[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increase by 2. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Age. Yama no Oni reach maturity about the same time as humans do, but their aging slows down drastically after that. Due to their Hellish Ki, most live to about 1000 years old, or more.
Alignment. Yama no Oni, despite living in peace among themselves, may not be so peaceful beings with other races. Typically, their lineage can have an influence on their alignment. For example, Red Oni tend to be chaotic, while blue ones are lawful. There is no specific alignment for them.
Size. Yama no Oni are a sizeable people, reaching heights from 7 and 8 feet tall by maturity and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
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.
Intimidating. Your are proficient with Intimidation skill.
Shapechanger. As an action, you can change your appearance and your voice. You determine the specifics of the changes, including your coloration, hair length, and sex. You can also adjust your height and weight, but not so much that your size changes. You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your game statistics change. You can’t duplicate the appearance of a creature you’ve never seen, and you must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs that you have. Your clothing and equipment aren’t changed by this trait.
You stay in the new form until you use an action to revert to your true form or until you die.
Claws. In your true form, your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Yokai Resistance. You have resistance to Poison and Necrotic damage. In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned and charmed, and the spell cannot put you to sleep.
Languages. You can speak, read and write Common, Giant and Infernal.
Subrace. Yama no Oni are divided into tribes through their Oni lineage. Choose one of the following strains:
Red Oni Lineage[edit]
Among the oni, the Aka no Buzoku oni are the most prevalent. Renowned for their formidable stature and resilience, they dwarf their kin in size, boasting skin that boasts a deep crimson hue. These individuals are marked by their ferocity, impulsive nature and lack of focus, often driven by instant gratification, paying little attention to devising strategies or schemes.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score is increase by 2. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Martial Training. You are proficient with two martial weapons of your choice and with light armor.
Yokai Fury. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not immediately killed, you may drop to 1 hit points. You cannot use this feature again until you finish a long rest.
Vengeful Strike. If a creature deals damage to you, your next melee attack made against that creature before the end of your next turn has a +2 bonus damage.
Blue Oni Lineage[edit]
Ao no Buzoku' Oni are known for their unnatural cunning and aptitude for magic. physically unimpressive, and with skin coloring in shades of dark blue. They are usually calculating and meticulous in the pursuit of lofty goals such as power and knowledge.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score is increase by 2. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Yokai Magic. You can summon the innate magic within you, which grows stronger as you grow in power. You know one cantrip from the necromancy spell list. Upon reaching 3rd, 5th, and 7th level, you respectively learn a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level spell from that same school of magic once and must finish a long rest before you can cast them again. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Illusory Trickery. You know the Silent Image spell. You can cast without verbal or somatic components, when you cast the spell with this trait. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Yellow Oni Lineage[edit]
The Oni of Ki no Buzoku, known as "Unholy Shadows", are sinister beings intertwined with dark shields. Each step they take is as if they bring with them the aura of the unknown, inspiring both fear and curiosity in those who encounter them. Their actions are guided by the will of their dark deities, and they strive to spread shadow and mystery wherever they go.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score is increase by 2. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Divine gift. You can call upon the innate magic within you, which grows stronger as your power increases. You know a cantrip from the Cleric spell list. Upon reaching 3rd, 5th, and 7th level, you learn a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level spell from that same school of magic respectively once, and must finish a long rest before you can cast them again. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Green Oni Lineage[edit]
The Oni of Midori no Buzoku, also known as the "Clan of the Green Forest", are intrinsically linked to natural forces and the exuberance of the forests. Their skin has shades of deep green, harmonizing with the dense vegetation that surrounds them. These Oni have a deep connection with flora and fauna, being able to camouflage themselves in forests and move with surprising agility. They are guardians of wildlife and protectors of the hidden secrets of the forests, using their abilities to maintain the balance between nature and the dark forces that influence them. Their quiet nature belies a fierce strength when provoked, and they are known to defend their lands with unwavering passion.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength and Constitution score is increase by 2. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Family Size. Its size is “Large”. You gain a bonus to unarmed damage equal to your Constitution modifier.
Forest Oni. You gain proficiency in Nature and Survival skills.
Improved Cure. You have a greater healing capacity than other Oni. Whenever you roll for your regeneration, you add your proficiency bonus to the roll. Additionally, you are proficient in Medicine.
Orange Oni Lineage[edit]
The members of this clan have an uncanny bond with animals, regarded as the vanguards of nature's equilibrium and the defenders of harmony between the human world and the untamed realm. Their eyes burn with an intense determination, and their very presence strikes fear into the hearts of all who dare to threaten the sanctity of the wild.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution and Wisdom score is increase by 1. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Beastmaster's Bond. The Orenji no Buzoku have a natural affinity for creatures of the wild. You have advantage on Animal Handling checks and can communicate with beasts through simple gestures and sounds. Beasts are generally not hostile toward you unless provoked.
Beast's Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws against effects that would cause the frightened condition. Additionally, you can use your reaction to grant yourself or an ally within 30 feet advantage on a saving throw against an effect that would paralyze, restrain, or incapacitate, as you draw upon the primal resilience of the beasts.
Purple Oni Lineage[edit]
The Murasaki no Buzoku clan is seen as the guardians of dream secrets and as interpreters of hidden messages conveyed in people's dreams. His wisdom is shared with those who seek to understand the deep meaning of night visions and the mysteries that inhabit the planes of dreams.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence and Wisdom score is increase by 1. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Dreamweaver's Insight. Members of the Murasaki no Buzoku possess an innate connection to the realm of dreams. You have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks to sense the emotions and intentions of others. Additionally, you can use your action to enter a deep meditative state, allowing you to communicate with other creatures through dreams. During this meditation, you can send a message of up to 25 words to a willing creature that you are familiar with, and the creature can respond in kind.
White Oni Lineage[edit]
The Shiro no Buzoku is often associated with foreboding prophecies and shadowy omens. These enigmatic Oni are known for their unsettling ability to manipulate shadows and manipulate illusions, making them formidable tricksters and deceivers.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence and Wisdom score increases by 2 and Charisma score is increase by 1. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Purity of Light. Members of the Shiro no Buzoku are attuned to radiant energy. You have resistance to radiant damage and advantage on saving throws against being blinded.
Spirit Walk. Pale Oni are still heavily in tune with the spirit world and can for brief moments step through the boundaries between planes. As an action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space of darkness that you can see. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
Improved Strike. Instead of 1d6, your unarmed strike while in Oni Form is 1d8 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier.
Superior Hellish Ki. As a rare type of Oni, you have a greater amount of energy. Whenever you count your maximum infernal ki points in the Elemental Oni class, you add your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier.
Black Oni Lineage[edit]
These Oni bear skin as dark as the deepest abyss, and their eyes gleam with a sinister intensity. Masters of darkness and shadows, the Kuro no Buzoku are skilled assassins and spies, lurking in the obscurity and striking swiftly from the shadows.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength and Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Constitution score is increase by 1. You cannot increase your scores above 20 this way.
Improved Armor. While in Oni Form and if you are not wearing armor, your carapace gives you a base Armor Class of 13 + your Dexterity modifier. As an action, you can change the color of your skin to match the color and texture of your surroundings, giving you advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in those. surroundings. You become invisible in darkness while your skin is black.
Magic Eye. You have a third eye in your Oni form that gives you the ability to see through illusions. In addition, you gain advantage in Perception checks.
Improved Strike. Instead of 1d6, your unarmed strike while in Oni Form is 1d8 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier.
Superior Hellish Ki. As a rare type of Oni, you have a greater amount of energy. Whenever you count your maximum ki points in the Elemental Oni and any monk class, you add your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier.
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