Beholderborn
When a beholder sleeps, its body goes briefly dormant but its mind never stops working. The creature is fully aware, even though to an outside observer it might appear oblivious of its surroundings. Sometimes a beholder's dreams are dominated by images of itself or of other beholders (which might or might not actually exist). When a beholder dreams of other beholders a new beholder is born. Sometimes, a beholder dreams of humanoids. In rare cases these creatures become real however they have some traits - such as eye stalks - that resemble the beholder that dreamed it into existence. These creatures might find they have innate magical capabilities courtesy of their beholder "parents". Although this method of creation is merely the most common, other unknown methods may exist.
You have some innate magic from your beholder heritage. You gain two cantrips of your choice from the following list.
Chill Touch, Fire Bolt, Friends, Mage Hand, or Ray of Frost. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
You have proficiency in the perception skill.
Basic Information
Anatomy
While beholderborns have the body shape of humans, their skin is normally identical to that of the beholder that created them. They also have around 10 eye stalks protruding from their head in all directions. Some have one large, central eye on their face while others have two smaller eyes like that of regular humans however either way these eyes resemble the eyes of the beholder that created it. Other races almost never understand and are often afraid of beholderborn. This mistrust is often warranted as beholderborn, while they aren't typically as evil as beholders, are almost never good as they retain the selfish nature of the beholder.
Biological Traits
Beholderborns are mature when they are created. They rarely live more than 110 years.
Beholderborn are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium and your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Beholderborns are almost never good however they are neutral just as often as they are evil.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Beholderborn have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. They can see in dim light within 60 feet of them as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. They can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. They can see in all directions with their 10 eyestalks and cannot be surprised unless they are incapacitated or blinded.
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
You can speak, read, and write Common and your choice of Deep Speech or Undercommon.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
When a beholderborn is created its parent will likely attempt to kill or enslave the beholderborn. It's only in rare cases a beholderborn escapes from their parents lair. When creating a beholderborn think about how they escaped. Did a party of adventurers or another beholder enter the lair as you where born? Maybe you where created far enough away from your parent you could run from it. Often, beholderborn try to become stronger - often by adventuring - in order to kill their creator.
Scientific Name
oculi hominis
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