Dragontortle
Dragontortle are mighty and enigmatic beings born from the union of ancient dragons and primordial tortles. These hulking, scaled creatures possess the durability of their tortle ancestors and the elemental power of dragons, making them natural protectors and guardians of the deep. With shells as impenetrable as steel, the ability to breathe both air and water, and either devastating jaw strength or a superheated breath attack, Dragontortleborn are imposing figures of both land and sea.
Their lives are guided by an innate balance between the wisdom of the tortle and the draconic urge for dominance or guardianship. Though often slow to act, their decisions are deliberate and impactful, shaped by centuries of reflection and deep connection to the world around them. As amphibious beings, they feel equally at home in coral palaces beneath the waves or atop volcanic cliffs overlooking the ocean's fury.
Age.
Dragontortle mature by 50 years and can live up to 500 years, maintaining their vitality well into their final century.
Alignment.
Dragontortle often lean toward neutrality due to their connection to nature and balance. However, their personalities may vary widely based on their upbringing.
A Dragontortle is a force of nature, embodying both the patiance of the tides and the feroicty of a storm. You gain the following traits.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score decreases by 1.
Alternatively, you can use the flexible Ability Score Increase option.
Size
Your size is Large.
Amphibious
You can breathe air and water.
Natural Armor
Your shell provides you a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier does not affect this number). You can't wear light, medium, or heavy armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield's bonus as normal.
Draconic Adaptation
Your draconic heritage grants you access to one of the following attacks (choose when you select this species):
Steam Breath. As an action, you can unleash a burst of superheated steam in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC = 8 + your Constitution modifer + your proficiency bonus) or take 1d10 + your Constitution modifier fire damage. This damage increases by 1d10 at 5th, 11th, and 17th level. On a successful save, creatures take half as much damage. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses on a long rest.
Bite Attack. Your powerful jaws can be used as a natural weapon. Attack: Melee Weapon Attack, Strength to hit. Reach: 10 feet. Damage: 1d8 + your Strength modifier piercing damage. This damage increases by 1d8 at 5th, 11th, and 17th level. On a hit, the target must make a Strength saving throw or become grappled (escape DC 8 + your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus). You can grapple only one creature at a time this way. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses on a long rest.
Worker of the Deep
Your life in the deep has granted you some skills other might not have. You may choose to gain proficiency in either the Athletics or Nature skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common. Additionally, you can choose between Draconic or Aquan.
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Their lives are guided by an innate balance between the wisdom of the tortle and the draconic urge for dominance or guardianship. Though often slow to act, their decisions are deliberate and impactful, shaped by centuries of reflection and deep connection to the world around them. As amphibious beings, they feel equally at home in coral palaces beneath the waves or atop volcanic cliffs overlooking the ocean's fury.
Age.
Dragontortle mature by 50 years and can live up to 500 years, maintaining their vitality well into their final century.
Alignment.
Dragontortle often lean toward neutrality due to their connection to nature and balance. However, their personalities may vary widely based on their upbringing.
Features and Traits
A Dragontortle is a force of nature, embodying both the patiance of the tides and the feroicty of a storm. You gain the following traits.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score decreases by 1.
Alternatively, you can use the flexible Ability Score Increase option.
Size
Your size is Large.
Amphibious
You can breathe air and water.
Natural Armor
Your shell provides you a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier does not affect this number). You can't wear light, medium, or heavy armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield's bonus as normal.
Draconic Adaptation
Your draconic heritage grants you access to one of the following attacks (choose when you select this species):
Steam Breath. As an action, you can unleash a burst of superheated steam in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC = 8 + your Constitution modifer + your proficiency bonus) or take 1d10 + your Constitution modifier fire damage. This damage increases by 1d10 at 5th, 11th, and 17th level. On a successful save, creatures take half as much damage. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses on a long rest.
Bite Attack. Your powerful jaws can be used as a natural weapon. Attack: Melee Weapon Attack, Strength to hit. Reach: 10 feet. Damage: 1d8 + your Strength modifier piercing damage. This damage increases by 1d8 at 5th, 11th, and 17th level. On a hit, the target must make a Strength saving throw or become grappled (escape DC 8 + your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus). You can grapple only one creature at a time this way. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses on a long rest.
Worker of the Deep
Your life in the deep has granted you some skills other might not have. You may choose to gain proficiency in either the Athletics or Nature skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common. Additionally, you can choose between Draconic or Aquan.
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