Oni (/oʊni/)

Deep in the heart of the mountains, the Oni roam. They are a proud and fearsome race, with a physical presence that demands respect and attention. Their towering stature and muscular build is a testament to their strength and endurance, while their tough, textured skin and impressive horns and tails hints at their demonic heritage. The Oni live in small, tight-knit societies centered around familial clans. These clans are led by a patriarch or matriarch who has proven their strength and leadership abilities in battle. Within each clan, there is a strict hierarchy based on strength and experience, with the strongest warriors and veterans holding the most power and influence. Despite their fierce and warlike nature, the Oni value loyalty and honor above all else. They have a strong sense of duty and obligation to their clan and their leaders, and they go to great lengths to protect their own. The Oni are also deeply respectful of their elders and ancestors, maintaining strong traditions and rituals that honor those who came before them.
While other races may refer to the Oni by their common name, the Oni have their own name for themselves, which is rarely shared with outsiders. The Oni refer to themselves as the "Gorai," which means "blood kin" in their native tongue. The Gorai see themselves as a unified and powerful race, bound together by their shared heritage and their formidable physical strength. While they may acknowledge the use of the name "Oni" by outsiders, the Gorai take great pride in their true name, which speaks to their identity and their unique place in the world.

Born Warriors

Oni are a race of powerful, imposing creatures with a demonic heritage. Their physical appearance reflects their strength and endurance, with a towering stature and a muscular build. They stand at least 7 feet tall and weigh between 250 and 350 pounds, with broad shoulders, thick necks, and powerful arms and legs. Their skin is tough and textured, often ranging in color from dark red to deep blue, with ridges and bumps that run across their bodies. Oni have angular, almost chiseled facial features, with prominent cheekbones, strong jawlines, and piercing, bright eyes that often glow with an inner fire.
Their hair is thick and wiry, often worn in wild, unkempt styles that reflect their fierce and untamed nature. It ranges in color from black to dark brown, and sometimes dark blue or purple. Many Oni also have facial hair, often in the form of thick beards or mustaches. Oni are known for their impressive horns, which sprout from their foreheads and curve upwards and backwards. The size and shape of their horns vary depending on the individual, with some being long and thin while others are thick and curved like a ram's. The color of their horns often matches their skin tone, but some Oni have horns of a different color, such as white or black.
In addition to their impressive horns, Oni have long, powerful tails that protrude from the base of their spine. Their tails are covered in tough scales and are often used as weapons in combat, lashing out at foes with incredible force. Oni are also notable for their large, clawed hands and feet, which they use to grip weapons and climb rough terrain. Their teeth are sharp and pointed, and they have a powerful bite.

Martial Traditions

Oni are a race of powerful and proud creatures, known for their physical strength and combat prowess. They typically form small, tight-knit societies centered around their familial clans. These clans are led by a patriarch or matriarch who has proven their strength and leadership abilities in battle. Within each clan, there is a strict hierarchy based on strength and experience, with the strongest warriors and veterans holding the most power and influence.
Oni societies are often nomadic, with clans moving from place to place in search of resources and opportunities for battle. They are skilled hunters and gatherers, but they also engage in raiding and pillaging to acquire goods and treasures. Oni are fierce and warlike by nature, and they take great pride in their martial abilities. They often engage in ritual combat and competitions to hone their skills and prove their worth.
Despite their love of battle, Oni value loyalty and honor above all else. They have a strong sense of duty and obligation to their clan and their leaders, and they will go to great lengths to protect their own. Oni are also deeply respectful of their elders and ancestors, and they maintain strong traditions and rituals that honor those who came before them.

Oni Names

Oni names often reflect their proud and fearsome nature, with many names being drawn from words that denote strength, power, or violence. Many Oni names are also inspired by their demonic heritage, featuring elements of infernal language or references to demonic entities. Oni names are typically short and simple, with a focus on hard consonants and sharp syllables. Oni may also have clan names, which are typically descriptive in nature and reflect the clan's history, geography, or leadership.
Male Oni Names: Kuro, Tatsu, Akuma, Ryuu, Jubei, Saburo, Takeshi, Daichi, Masaru, Raiden
Female Oni Names: Hana, Kaida, Miko, Yumi, Akane, Ayame, Haruka, Kimiko, Midori, Reiko

Oni Traits

The Oni race is defined by certain traits that reflect their powerful demonic ancestry.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score by 1.

Size

Oni tower over most people, standing at least 7 feel tall and weighing between 250 and 350 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Age

Oni mature quickly, reaching adulthood at around age 15. They have lifespans similar to humans, but are known for their strength and vitality in their later years.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your demonic heritage, 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.

Ogre's Might

Your strength allows you to wield even the heaviest of weapons with ease, and your strikes shake the earth. The first damage roll during your turn made with a melee or ranged weapon with the Heavy weapon property is increased by 2. You have advantage on Strength (Athletics) ability checks made to escape from being grappled.

War Demon

When you are reduced to an amount of hit points equal to double your total level, you enter a battle-frenzied state for a duration of 1 minute. In that state, you gain 10 feet of movement speed. Additionally, you gain temporary hit points equal to double your total level. Whenever you score a critical hit in that state, you regain 1d4 hit points. While in the frenzied state, you also have advantage on ability checks and saving throws to resist or end effects that restrict your movement, such as being grappled, stunned, paralyzed, petrified, restrained, or frightened. Your battle frenzy ends after 1 minute, or when you are incapacitated or fall unconscious, after which you gain a level of exhaustion until you can use this feature again. You can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

Asmodeian Kin

You have inherited some of the demonic magic of your Oni ancestors. You know the green-flame blade cantrip. When you reach 8th level, you can cast the enlarge part of the enlarge reduce spell once with this trait, but only on yourself. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.