Were-Dragon (5e Race)

Were-Dragon

History

Were-dragons were, and still are, a very exclusive group; Having earned the trust of a dragon, and preformed the ritual of draconthropy, most commonly it is the females that survive the ritual. However, some males have survived as well.

Society

It is rare to find a Were-Dragon society, as they are so reclusive and so few in number. However, some do exist. Those societies are often founded in the ruins of old cities. Also, most Were-Dragon cities are nomadic and are more like tribes. Were-Dragons tribes are often led by males. However, some tribes are ruled by females.

Were-Dragon Names

Were-Dragons are originally part of other societies, as such they often carry names from their past life. Many, however, choose names virtue names like that of tieflings. Virtue name examples: Hope, Trust, music, Kind

Were-Dragon Traits

Humanoids afflicted with the curse of forever being trapped in the form of a dragon. But at least you can still walk upright.
Ability Score Increase. you gain a +2 to your choice of either Strength or, Dexterity. In addition, you gain a +1 to your choice of Constitution, Wisdom or, Intelligence.
Age. Were-Dragons are often found already physically mature, however those that are born having not reached physical maturity will mature by age 20. Were-Dragons can live for 500 years of more before showing signs of old age.
Alignment. Were-Dragons may have any alignment. However, they do have a strong tendency towards that of their draconic heritage.
Size. Were-Dragons are often under 5 feet to over 8 feet in height. Regardless of where you fall in this spectrum your size medium.
Speed. As a Were-Dragon, you have a base walking speed of 35 feet. You also have a fly speed of 50 feet. If your subrace normally has a swimming speed, you gain one of 20 feet. (I realize that this may mean that you require the Monster Manual published by Wizards of the coast.)
Darkvision. 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.
Breath Weapon. You have a breath weapon determined by your draconthropy. Use the Draconic Ancestry table found in the Player's Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition It deals 1d6 damage of the appropriate type. You may use this feature a number of times equal to 10 + your Constitution modifier. After expending all uses of your breath weapon in this way, you must complete a long rest. After a successful long rest you regain all expended uses of this feature.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to many other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and syllables.

Black Draconthropy

Acidic Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon does Acid damage
Draconic Assistance. You have resistance to Acid damage

Blue Draconthropy

Lightning Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Lightning damage.
Grounded. You have resistance to Lightning damage.

Green Draconthropy

Poisonous Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Poison damage.
Draconic Resistance. You have resistance to Poison damage.

Red Draconthropy

Fire Breath Weapon. Your Breath Weapon deals Fire damage.
Draconic Ancestry. You have resistance to Fire damage.

White Draconthropy

Cold Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Cold damage.
Draconic Resiatance. You have resistance to Cold damage.

Brass Draconthropy

Fire Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Fire damage.
Draconic Resistance. You have resistance to Fire damage.

Bronze Draconthropy

Lightning Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Lightning damage.
Draconic Resistance. You have resistance to Lightning damage.

Copper Draconthropy

Acid Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Acid damage.
Draconic Resistance. You have resistance to Acid damage.

Gold Draconthropy

Fire Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Fire damage.
Draconic Resistance. You have resistance to Fire damage.

Silver Draconthropy

Cold Breath Weapon. Your breath weapon deals Cold damage.
Draconic Resistance. You have resistance to Cold damage.

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
5′ 4″	+2’ 8”	150 lb.	× (2) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

Author's Notes

This is still in developement; If I Made an error in formating or where ever, feel free to edit/fix them!

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