Plagueborn
The Crooked Moon
Plagueborn are a rat-like species native to Bubonia, typically coalescing in the pestilent haze that hangs over the province. They are deeply connected to the virulent and deadly plague that afflicts and shapes their society that persists through cunning, ruthlessness, and the sheer will to live. They are the most adaptable species of Druskenvald, quickly discovering the means to survive even the harshest environments.
Appearing as large plague rats with humanoid physiology, their short fur ranges from natural colors to various shades of green. They bear jagged teeth and claws that all carry a strain of plague to which they are immune, but can prove deadly to others. Usually living no longer than 100 years, their nimble tails can vary greatly in length and thickness, often reflecting their family, clan, or guild.
Plagueborn Traits
As a Plagueborn, you have these special traits.
Born in Filth. You have Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the Poisoned condition or magical contagions.
Darkvision. You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Infected Cunning. The plague you carry binds you to rats and imparts their cunning. You gain proficiency in the Deception or Stealth skill.
Plague Bearer. When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can spread your magical contagion to the target. The creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 plus your Constitution modifier and Proficiency Bonus) or become afflicted with your plague for 1 minute.
While afflicted, the creature has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks and takes 1d4 Poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The creature repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the plague on a success.
Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long rest.
