Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Mantis
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Mantis
ability score increase:
Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
age:
Male and female mantises reach adulthood roughly at the same time, at the age of 12. While male mantises often only reach the age of 70, females can become up to 150 years old.
alignment:
Most Mantis tend to be lawful or neutral. Mantis live under the code of conduct of their clan, but some Mantis leave their homes and become lone wanderers who only fend for themselves.
Size:
Medium
speed:
30 ft.
Languages:
You speak, read and write Common, Insect- Common and Mantis.
race features:
Size. Males are about 4 to 6 feet, whilst females are slightly bigger with 5 to 7 feet. Improved Jump. When you make a long jump, you can cover a distance equal to your base movement speed. When you make a high jump, you leap into the air a number of feet equal to half your movement speed. Mind Shielding. You have advantage on Intelligence saving throws. Scythe Arms. Your scythed arms are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Size. Males are about 4 to 6 feet, whilst females are slightly bigger with 5 to 7 feet. Improved Jump. When you make a long jump, you can cover a distance equal to your base movement speed. When you make a high jump, you leap into the air a number of feet equal to half your movement speed. Mind Shielding. You have advantage on Intelligence saving throws. Scythe Arms. Your scythed arms are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Subraces.
The two different subraces of Mantis are sex specific. Male mantises are born as Warriors, while female mantises are born as Orchids (although there are exceptions).Warrior Mantis
The male Warrior Mantis are shorter than their female counterparts, but make up for it with increased strength and reflexes. Their chitin comes in natural colors, from different shades of green to brown, making it easy for them to vanish into the foliage. As a Warrior Mantis you belong to a cast of mighty warriors, defending their clans with skill and might. Ability Score Improvement. Your Strength score increases by 1. Silent Predators. You gain advantage on Stealth checks while you are standing still. Reflexive Grapple. When you hit a creature with an opportunity attack, you can attempt to grapple the creature instead of dealing damage.Orchid Mantis
The female Orchid Mantis are tall, long-lived, and beautiful creatures, their chitin shimmering in shades of pink and white. If you choose this subrace, you belong to the ruling cast of the Mantis, leading their respective clans through their psychic connections with unrivaled authority. Ability Score Improvement. Your Intelligence score increases by 1. Psionic Powers. You know the mage hand cantrip. When you reach level 3 you can cast the charm person spell once, and can't do so again until you finish a long rest. When you reach level 5 you can cast the detect thoughts spell once, and can't do so again until you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.Find your way!
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