Harvestborn
The Crooked Moon
Harvestborn are a scarecrow-like species native to Enoch, most often crafted by Methuselah, the lord of the province, with great care. Infused with the vital, green magic that surges through the immensely fertile province, they have a strong connection to the cycle of both the harvest and life, death, and rebirth. They feed much of Druskenvald with the crops they grow in a relatively peaceful society that puts a focus on community, family, and fellowship.
As a constructed species resembling any manner of scarecrow, their bodies are comprised of a mixture of wood, metal, straw, and other implements. Their heads with glowing eyes might be made from a burlap sack or a crop such as a pumpkin or turnip. Staying true to the cycle, they generally live 100 years before accepting the next step of death before being reborn once more.
Harvestborn Traits
As a Harvestborn, you have these special traits.
Gift of the Green. When a creature dies within 30 feet of yourself, you can take a Reaction to reap some of its escaping vital essence. One creature you can see within 30 feet of the dead creature can expend and roll one Hit Point Die. The target regains a number of Hit Points equal to the number rolled plus its Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a Short or Long rest.
Jack-O-Lantern. You know the Dancing Lights cantrip. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it (choose when you select this species).
Scarecrow Nature. You don’t require air, food, or drink.
Watchful Rest. You don’t need to sleep, and you can finish a Long Rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in an inactive, motionless state, during which you retain consciousness.
