Anani

Anani are a species of Spider-Folk, adapted to survive and thrive in nearly every environment worldwide. Originating from evolved arachnids, they keep their octopedal bodies while attuning to Sapience.

Animalian Anani look like regular spiders, having the Beast creature type. However, their size can range from the typical tiny/small size of non-sapient spiders to up to medium and even large, standing about as tall as a common hominid at their tallest.

Hominid Anani stand bipedal and have arms ending in fingers, but also have two appendages protruding from each side of their midsection. They also have the four eyes and mandibles present on spiders , as well as full-body setae. Half-Breed Anani, while still having mandibles and extra eyes, are lacking the extra appendages that other Anani have. They both have the Hominid creature type.

Anani are very special in that they have another subgroup among them. Known as the Drider, these Anani more closely resemble Centaurs in their physiology, having the torso and head of a Homodial species (mostly elven but with some slight variation) and the thorax and legs of a spider. They are large in size and considered the monstrosity type.

Statistics

• ASI: When determining your character's ability scores, increase Dexterity by 1 and Charisma by 1
• Size: Anani range in size depending on their base species (Example; Jumping Spider = Small, Tarantula = Medium)
• Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft
• Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 90 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
• Spider Climb: You can walk on difficult surfaces such as walls, or upside down on ceilings without needing to make an ability check. You also have immunity to the negative effects of the Web spell
• Spider Bite: You have proficiency in unarmed strikes using your mandibles, If you use it to attack, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier (Your Choice)
• Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common, Undercommon, and Chitter

Sub-Species Traits

As an Anani, you can choose from the benefits of one of four origin species; Widow, Jumping, Raft, or Tarantula:

Widow-

• ASI: Increase your Constitution by 1
• Venomous Fangs: Your Spider Bite deals poison damage instead of piercing
• Venom Drench: You can apply the poison from your fangs to any piercing weapon as a bonus action. The next time you hit a creature with the drenched weapon, they must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against DC (8 + Con + Proficiency) or take an additional 2d6 poison damage. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all use after you finish a long rest

Jumping-

• ASI: Increase your Dexterity by 1
• Small Stature: Your size is Small
• Naturally Stealthy: You can attempt to hide even when you are only obscured by a creature that is at least one size larger than you
• Arachnid Agility: Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns. Your Standing Jump and Running Jump distance are also doubled at all times

Raft-

• ASI: Increase your Dexterity by 1
• Water Stride: You can walk on water. If you are hit by an attack or spell while standing on water, you must succeed a Dexterity saving throw equal to the damage you take, or fall into the water
• Hold Breath: You can hold your breath for up to 1 hour at a time

Tarantula-

• ASI: Increase your Strength by 1
• Powerful Build: You have advantage on Strength/Athletics checks to lift, push, carry, or drag large items, as well as advantage on Constitution Saves against exhaustion gained by carrying large items long distances.
• Hunter's Hunger: You can throw yourself into a feeding frenzy upon your foes. As a bonus action, you can make a special attack with your Spider Bite. If the attack hits, it deals its normal damage, and you gain temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest

Drider Statistics

• ASI: When determining your character's ability scores, increase Charisma by 2 and Strength by 1
• Size: Unlink other Anani, Driders are consistently larger than other species. Your size is large
• Fae Form: Your creature type is Fae
• Speed: Your base walking speed is 30ft. When on spiderweb, your speed increases to 60ft
• Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 120 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
• Spider Climb: You can walk on difficult surfaces such as walls, or upside down on ceilings without needing to make an ability check. You are also immune to the negative effects of the Web spell
• Arachnid Magic: Starting at 1st level, you can cast speak with animals with this trait as a cantrip. When you use this version of speak with animals, you can communicate only with arachnid creatures. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the web spell, using Charisma as your spellcasting ability for it. Once you cast the spell, you can't cast it again with this trait until you finish a short or long rest. When you use this version of web, the webs fill a 10-foot cube rather than a 20-foot cube.
• Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common, Undercommon, and Chitter