Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Nymph
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Nymph
(Variant of this https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Nymph_(5e_Race)homebrew class, all credit to original author)
Nymphs are nature’s embodiment of physical beauty, and they guard the sacred places of the wild. They can be so unbearably lovely that even a glimpse of one can blind an onlooker. Most nymphs hate evil and any who would despoil the wilds for any reason. A nymph’s demeanor is wild and mercurial. Like nature, she embodies both great beauty and fearsome danger. She can be kind and graceful to mortals who revere the wild places of the world but is also quick to strike against mortals who take more than they need or who treat nature thoughtlessly. ability score increase:
Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
age:
Nymphs age at the same rate as elves, reaching physical maturity by age 20. Once they reach adulthood, they do not age further, and they do not die of old age.
alignment:
Nymphs tend towards chaos and goodness, but can be of any alignment.
Size:
Medium
speed:
30ft
Languages:
Common, Elvish, Sylvan
sub races:
race features:
Embodiment of Nature Nymphs, unless they choose to do so, do not reproduce, but are rather generated by the beauty of the natural world. The beauty of a nymph is so difficult for the mind to comprehend that the brain of an onlooker often simply stops processing visual stimuli to avoid sensory overload. Nymphs are not merely reflections of their environment but are intimately intertwined with it. If the home of a nymph is burned, used as a dumping ground, or otherwise despoiled, the nymph may become twisted by madness. Similarly, if a nymph is injured, the beauty of the surroundings is likewise diminished, and if a nymph is killed, the area will become twisted and wither Nymph Names Nymphs names can hugely differ. It tends to depend on who or what they are raised by but often they are named after the feature of nature the embody in some way. Many Nymphs choose to have a "last name" to reflect their personality such as a Nymph of the Tree named Tyrande Whisperwind. Examples of last names: Aegle, Aglaia, Alcyone, Amphitrite, Arethusa, Atropos, Calliope, Calypso, Celaeno, Clio, Clotho, Clymene, Chrsothemis, Daphne, Dione, Dryope, Echo, Electra, Erato, Erytheis, Euphrosyne, Euterpe, Galatea, Hesperia, Lachesis, Lotis, Melpomene, Merope, Penelope, Polyhymnia, Procris, Maia, Scylla, Sterope, Taygete, Thalia, Thetis, Urania Nymph Traits Your nymph character has a variety of supernatural abilities, due to their fey blood. Blinding Beauty. As an action, you can force all humanoids within 30 feet of you to succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become blinded until the end of your next turn. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus. Once you use this ability, you can't use it again until after you next roll initiative. Darkvision. Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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. Fey. Your creature type is considered to be both fey and humanoid. Additionally, you have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
Embodiment of Nature Nymphs, unless they choose to do so, do not reproduce, but are rather generated by the beauty of the natural world. The beauty of a nymph is so difficult for the mind to comprehend that the brain of an onlooker often simply stops processing visual stimuli to avoid sensory overload. Nymphs are not merely reflections of their environment but are intimately intertwined with it. If the home of a nymph is burned, used as a dumping ground, or otherwise despoiled, the nymph may become twisted by madness. Similarly, if a nymph is injured, the beauty of the surroundings is likewise diminished, and if a nymph is killed, the area will become twisted and wither Nymph Names Nymphs names can hugely differ. It tends to depend on who or what they are raised by but often they are named after the feature of nature the embody in some way. Many Nymphs choose to have a "last name" to reflect their personality such as a Nymph of the Tree named Tyrande Whisperwind. Examples of last names: Aegle, Aglaia, Alcyone, Amphitrite, Arethusa, Atropos, Calliope, Calypso, Celaeno, Clio, Clotho, Clymene, Chrsothemis, Daphne, Dione, Dryope, Echo, Electra, Erato, Erytheis, Euphrosyne, Euterpe, Galatea, Hesperia, Lachesis, Lotis, Melpomene, Merope, Penelope, Polyhymnia, Procris, Maia, Scylla, Sterope, Taygete, Thalia, Thetis, Urania Nymph Traits Your nymph character has a variety of supernatural abilities, due to their fey blood. Blinding Beauty. As an action, you can force all humanoids within 30 feet of you to succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become blinded until the end of your next turn. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus. Once you use this ability, you can't use it again until after you next roll initiative. Darkvision. Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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. Fey. Your creature type is considered to be both fey and humanoid. Additionally, you have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
Wild Appearance
A nymph's appearance will often reflect the element of nature the nymph was born from. For example a tree nymph might have green skin, perhaps leaves sprouting from their head. A water nymph's hair maybe be a clear blue that appears to run down it's back like a waterfall. This varies from nymph to nymph as appearance does with almost any creature.
Wild Personality
Like their appearance, the nymph's personality sometimes reflects the element of nature they were born from. A nymph born from the willow tree may be pensive and gentle, a nymph born from a rapid river may be extremely energetic and overwhelming for some of their peers to be around. As before, this varies and depends on the individual nymph.
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