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Merfolk in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
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Merfolk
Found throughout the oceans of the multiverse, there are many Merfolk sub-species and cultures. Until recently, most Merfolk tended to be reclusive in nature, and would often flee and/or torment sailors. This disconnect from land-dwelling species only dissolved among Coastal Merfolk after continuous usage of Selune's transformative blessing without repercussions from their sea goddess Umberlee.
While some Merfolk cultures have started to accept and integrate with their land-dwelling counter-parts, others are still often wary or even hostile to outsiders including other Merfolk. Many Merfolk worship their goddess Umberlee out of fear, and often serve as member's of her clergy, but other less accepting Merfolk worship her with ambition and pray for great floods.
Merfolk Traits
Aquatic Affinity, Darkvision, Underwater Breathing, Siren's Blessing, Warrior of The Deep, Hydro-Sensitive Transformation
ability score increase:
Increase one score by 2 and a different one by 1, or increase three scores by 1.
age:
175 years
alignment:
Unaligned
Size:
Medium
speed:
Walking: 30ft - Swimming: 40ft
Languages:
Common, Aquan
race features:
Creature Type: Humanoid
Lifespan: ~175 years
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet
Your swim speed is 40 feet. Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. Underwater Breathing
You can breathe underwater. Siren's Blessing
Power to grant non-aquatic humanoids water breathing. Warrior of The Deep
You have proficiency with Tridents, Spears, and Javelins. Hydro-Sensitive Transformation
When water touches your skin your legs have a chance (Saving throw of 15 when resisting) of transforming into a tail. If you are standing on land, you will be knocked Prone.
Creature Type: Humanoid
Lifespan: ~175 years
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet
As a Merfolk, you have these special traits.
Aquatic AffinityYour swim speed is 40 feet. Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. Underwater Breathing
You can breathe underwater. Siren's Blessing
Power to grant non-aquatic humanoids water breathing. Warrior of The Deep
You have proficiency with Tridents, Spears, and Javelins. Hydro-Sensitive Transformation
When water touches your skin your legs have a chance (Saving throw of 15 when resisting) of transforming into a tail. If you are standing on land, you will be knocked Prone.
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