race features:
Darkvision: Accustomed to the depths of the ocean, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 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.
Bioluminescent Lure: As an action, you can illuminate a bioluminescent lure on your forehead, shedding bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. This light can be extinguished as a bonus action. While illuminated, you have disadvantage on Stealth checks, as the light makes you easier to spot.
Amphibious: You can breathe both air and water.
Electroreception: You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on detecting creatures or objects that are submerged in water.
Deep Sea Adaptation: You have resistance to cold damage.
Anglerians are humanoid in shape, with features reminiscent of the anglerfish that inspired their design. Their bodies are covered in thick, scaled skin that ranges in color from deep indigo to midnight black, providing camouflage in the dimly lit depths. Their eyes are large and luminous, capable of piercing through the darkness with ease.
One of the most striking features of an Anglerian is the bioluminescent lure that protrudes from their forehead. This glowing appendage serves both as a means of communication and a tool for hunting prey in the lightless depths. When not in use, the lure remains hidden beneath a protective flap of skin, only to be revealed when needed.
Despite their formidable appearance, Anglerians are a reclusive and introspective race. They prefer solitude and silence, finding solace in the tranquility of the deep ocean. However, when provoked or threatened, they can display remarkable ferocity and tenacity, defending their territory with unmatched skill and cunning.
Anglerian society is structured around tight-knit family units, with each clan inhabiting a specific region of the abyssal trenches. They are skilled artisans and craftsmen, creating intricate works of art from the rare minerals and precious gems found in their underwater domain. Though few venture to the surface world, those that do often become scholars or ambassadors, seeking to bridge the gap between their enigmatic race and the land-dwelling civilizations above.