_{Homebrew race for D&D 5th edition by Dick Jarvis}

Winding through the sky of their extra-planar home, the Guardians of the Well patrol the gateway to the mortal realm. They protect the secret of their hidden city, Takachiho.

Throughout Arcadia, there are Planar Wells; sunken portals embedded in the ring which lead to distant magical planes. Some are more accessible than others, but Takachiho may be the most mysterious of all. Seitei no Ryuujin call this place their home, and work to keep its existence hidden from the denizens of Arcadia.

Within their plane, Seitei no Ryuujin live eternally, thanks to the strength of the bond they have with their gods. But in the mortal realm of Arcadia, their bodies can only survive for 99 years .

They are exactly what it says on the tin.

They have Japanese names. Haven’t you figured out what’s going on here yet? What do you want from me, do I need to hold your hand while you name your anime dragon person? Jeeze, get off my back.

Names: Takato, Shiho, Masahumi, Eeiko, Higakure, Tadahisa

Seitei no Ryuujin characters share the following Traits.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your constitution score decreases by -2.

Age. Seitei no Ryuujin mature at the same rate as humans. Within their realm they do not age, but in the world of mortals they can only live for 99 years.

Alignment.

• ⚪ Seitei no Ryuujin guard the Takachiho well, and serve as guardians for the realm.
• 🔵 They are practiced in magic and combat, and seek to perfect their skills in both.
• 🟢 Seitei no Ryuujin have a spiritualy connection to the natural order of their home realm, and their magic begins to dwindle the longer they are away.

Size. Seitei no Ryuujin are usually 4 to 5 feet tall, weighing 150 to 200lbs including their tails. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a flying speed of 15 feet.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

Subraces. Four subraces can be found in Takachiho; Dragon Clan, Oni Clan, Witch Clan, and Yokai Clan. Choose one of the following subraces.

Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Dragon flight. When you are given a flying speed from any other source, your base flying speed is added to the new flying speed.

Breath Weapon. You can exhale lighting energy.

When using this feature, you may choose between a 30 ft line or a 15ft cone. You can make this attack by taking the Attack action on your turn, or as a reaction to taking damage.

When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a dexterity saving throw. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Charisma modifier + your Proficiency Bonus. A creature takes 2d4 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d4 at 6th level, 4d4 at 11th level, and 5d4 at 16th level.

You can use this feature a number of times per day equal to your charisma modifier. When all uses of your breath weapon are expended, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or Long Rest.

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.

Oni Rage. As a bonus action, you can summon a furious strength and imbue your weapons with elemental power. While in this state;

• Your movement speed is doubled
• You have advantage on melee attacks
• On a successful melee attack, you deal an extra 1d6 fire damage.

The fire damage of this feature increases to 2d6 at 6th level, 3d6 at 11th level, and 4d6 at 16th level.

Oni range ends after one minute, or after you take the attack action on your turn. After you use this feature, you must take a Long Rest before using it again.

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Witch flight. While concentrating on a spell, your flying speed increases to 30 feet. While flying, you have advantage on constitution saves to retain concentration.

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Spirit Stealth. You can cast invisibility on yourself once per day, and regain use of this feature after a short or long rest.

Ghost Flight. While you are invisible, your flying speed increases to 30 feet and your walking speed increases to 40 feet.

Shadow. When you are flying in an area of dim light or darkness, you can use your action to become invisible until you move or take an action or a reaction.