Ekon Race(5e)
An Ekon is medium sized humanoid half vampire. Ekon are humanoids reborn by the curse of the Red Queen or another ancient vampire lord, that created them and their bloodlines in order to be their day walking children.
After a while the bloodlines became independent and the majority of Ekon stopped following their makers, but there are those that still believe in the ways of their ancient vampire lords.
Ekon Features
Ability Score Increase
- Your Charisma score increases by 2.
Type
- Humanoid and Undead
Age
- Ekons are not immortal, they live around 450 years more from their original lifespan if they are reborn.
Alignment
- Ekons have varying alignments, it mostly depends how much they embrace their vampiric lifestyle.
Size
- Ekons vary widely in height and build, from barely 4 feet to well over 6 feet tall. your size is Medium.
Speed
- Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
- You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice.
Superior 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.
Vampire Genetics
- You have necrotic resistance.
- You have disadvantage on saving throws against being blinded.
- You know the cantrip Friends
Unholy Being
- When you take a long rest, you must spend at least four hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.
- You need to drink at least 1 vial worth of humanoid blood at least three times every 1 + your Con modifier (minimum 1) days, or you will suffer 1 point of exhaustion every day until you die. Every time your health reaches half your max health divided by your Con modifier (minimum 5) you will need to drink 1 more vial for that day.
Thirst for survival
Ekon still carry the blood cravings that a vampire has, you need blood to quench your ravenous hunger:
- BiteTo sustain and heal yourself you can use your action to a willing, paralyzed, charmed, incapacitated, restrained, or grappled creature within 5 feet of you that has blood and sink your teeth into it and drain it for 1d6 + (Your Constitution Modifier) necrotic damage, you regain Hit Points equal to that amount. Biting twice sustains your hunger for blood.
About Ekon's
Ekon usually try to live the same way as any normal person would, trying to blend with the crowds and fit in. Many people though are frightened by them, some even hunt them down. People keep asking themselves if they are safe while there is a "vampire" living among them. But still there are many Ekon communities in major towns that can be found as a safe haven for an Ekon.
Credits
The Ekon Bloodlines
The Ekon have two original bloodlines divided between Ogden and Zenos. These bloodlines are constantly competing with each other to prove their power. In addition, both have mastered two different parts of their vampiric origin. Ogdens are driven by the seer power of blood, and Zenos bend the shadows to their will.
Choose one of the following two bloodlines.
Ogden Bloodline
Ogden-Ekons are the more brutish variation of Ekons, this variation is recognized for their immense strength, size and aggressive attitude. Some visual differences in this variation include darker skin, red hair and sometimes a large or hulking physique.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 1.Vampiric Awakening
You can temporarily use your vampiric ancestry to increase your strength and overpower your foes easier. Your muscles will grow and your veins will glow like magma. Once a day, for 1 minute, you can give yourself advantage on grappling and restraining checks and all of your jump distances are doubled.
Zenos Bloodline
Zeno-Ekons are the more elegant variation of Ekons. They excel on their dexterous abilities and mastery of their shadow nature. Zenos are more beautiful and graceful in comparison to the average people and most have a fit and athletic build.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity or Intelligence score increases by 1.Vampiric Awakening
You can temporarily use your vampiric ancestry to allow you to find your prey and sneak up on them easier. Your eyes will flare up with necrotic energy and a light shadow will cloak you. Once a day, for 1 minute, you can give yourself advantage on stealth and gain the ability to detect life. This ability can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 2 feet of stone, 1 inch of lead, 3 feet of wood, or 7 feet of dirt.