Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Selkie
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Selkie
Selkie are seal-shifting ocean nomads with a dual nature.
The Selkie is a seal-person, or a being that is able to change forms between a seal and a human being, depending on if he/she is on land or sea. This legend comes from Orkney and Shetland but can be heard in tales across Ireland and Scotland, as well as in Iceland. According to legend, Selkies are shapeshifters, shedding their seal-skins when they come to land.
ability score increase:
+2 Dexterity, +1 Constitution
age:
Size:
Medium
speed:
30 feet
Languages:
Common, Aquan.
parent race:
Merfolk
race features:
Swim: 30 feet. Merfolk can swim without a swim check.
Amphibious: Can breathe both air and water.
Low-light vision: See twice as far as humans in dim conditions.
Weapon proficiency: Trident, net, heavy crossbow.
Keen senses: Proficiency in Perception
Seal form: Can cast Alter Self once per long rest to turn into a seal.
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