Gorgonoi

Gorgonoi, also known as Half-Gorgons, are most often born from a peculiar relationship between a Gorgon and a Human, though some have been known to have been created through dark curses. These creatures tend to retain much of the monstrous appearance of their Gorgon parent, but possess humanoid legs rather than the Gorgon's snakey lower half. Half-Gorgons often have scaly skin, usually in hues ranging from tanned brown or gray to green and blue. Their bodies are entirely hairless, but instead have writhing, snake-like tentacles in place of the head of snakes possessed by their Gorgon parent. Many fear Gorgonoi due to their monstrous heritage and appearance, leading most to live in seclusion, though the Korrian faction of Ephadia is relatively accepting of their kind.

Gorgonoi Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2. You also can increase either your Charisma score or Wisdom score by 1.
Size. Gorgonoi are the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30ft.
Darkvision. Thanks to your monstrous 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.
Gaze of the Gorgon. While you may not possess the cursed gaze of your monstrous parent, your gaze can still force the muscles of creatures to stiffen for a short period of time. As an Action, you can force a creature within 30 feet of you who can see you to make a save against your monstrous gaze. A creature must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier), or have its speed reduced to 0 until the end of its next turn. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all uses after a Long rest.
Poison Resistance. You have resistance to poison damage and advantage on saving throws against the poisoned condition.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one language of your choice.

Racial feat: Awakening Curse

The curse on your bloodline has grown stronger over time, awakening further abilities within your form.
Your Constitution score increases by 1 (to a maximum of 20).
Additionally, your Gorgon’s Gaze feature gains the following improvements:
Its range increases to 60 feet. Its saving throw increases to 10 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. On a failed saving throw, the target is additionally incapacitated until the end of their next turn.

Lifespan

Half-Gorgons mature at the same rate as Humans, but can live longer than 200 years.

Related Organizations

• Ephadia
• Korris