Battrus
This humanoid race appears similar to humans, but with the added feature of bat-like wings on their bodies. This distinct feature is often mistaken for vampirism, but it has a different origin. The race was born from the union between a human and Shinbawa, the goddess of flight and combustion. As a result of this divine union, the human and all of their descendants gained the ability to fly and developed a unique ability to create explosives using their own body parts.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Size: Battus are roughly the same size as humans, but their wingspan can make them appear larger. Your size is Medium.
Speed: 30ft walk speed, fly speed equal to walk. To use your flying speed, you need to be in an area that allows for flight and have enough space to spread your wings.
Echosight: You have echolocation, allowing you to see in complete darkness and detect hidden objects and creatures up to 60 feet away. You also have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.
Keen Hearing: You have proficiency in the Perception skill and can hear sounds that are beyond the range of human hearing.
Bat Wings: You have bat-like wings that allow you to glide for short distances. When you fall, you can use your wings to slow your descent, taking no damage from the fall.
Shinbawa's Gift: You have a natural pyromantic body and can create small flames from any part of your body. As an action, you can expend a use of this ability to create small beads of flammable sweat in your hand or on your body, which can be used to ignite flammable objects or creatures.
Additionally, you can replace one of your attack actions to spit a small flame at a creature within 5 feet of you. The creature must make a Dexterity saving throw against your Constitution spellcasting DC or take 1d6 fire damage. The damage increases to 2d6 at 6th level, 3d6 at 11th level, and 4d6 at 16th level.
This ability can be used a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of once), and all uses are regained after a long rest.
Battrus Variants
Choose 1 Variant
| Subrace | Features |
|---|---|
| Hirsutus Battus | Hirsutus Battus has thicker fur than their kin, giving them a rustic appearance. They are more vegan and calmer than their Nyctus counterparts, their lone nature makes them prime targets for hunters and poachers. Thick Fur: You have resistance to cold damage and advantage on saving throws against effects that cause exhaustion. |
| Nyctus Battus | Nyctus Battus have evolved to become perfect hunters of the night, with keen senses to hunt their prey in the darkness. They tend to be more carnivorous, and prefer to hunt in groups. Hunter's Instinct: You have proficiency in the Survival skill and can track creatures that leave no traces in the environment, such as creatures with no feet, or creatures that fly. |
Locations; Dark lands, or underground spaces
Ability Score Options;
- Con +3
- Any +1; Any +2
- Any +1; Any +1; Any +1
Lifespan
They reach maturity at 18 and live up to 150 years old.
Average Height
Between 4ft to 7ft tall
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