Shellians/Shellys (Shell-E-ans/ Shell-ees)

Shellians

Shellians, also know as Shellys, are a race of turtlefolk known for their tough shells and slow-moving but persistent nature. They are divided into three subraces based on their ancestral turtle species: Snapping, Tortoise, and Sea Turtle. Common features of Shellians include their large, shell-like carapaces, webbed hands and feet, and long, prehensile tails. They tend to be slow-moving and deliberate, but are also patient, methodical, and steadfast.

Shellian Traits

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Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 1, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Shellians reach maturity at around 20 years old and can live for up to 200 years.
Alignment
Shellians tend towards lawful alignments, valuing order, tradition, and honor. However, individual Shellians may vary.
Size
Shellians range from 5 to 6 feet tall and weigh between 200 and 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Shell Defense
You have a tough, protective shell that grants you resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks.
Amphibious
You can breathe air and water.
Subrace
Choose one of the following subraces: Snapping, Tortoise, or Sea Turtle.

Snapping Shellian

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Snapping Shellians are descended from snapping turtles and have a fierce, combative nature. They tend to be solitary and territorial, but are fiercely loyal to their allies.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 1.
Natural Armor
Your tough shell grants you a natural armor class of 12 + your Dexterity modifier.
Bite
You have a powerful bite attack that deals 1d6 piercing damage.

Tortoise Shellian

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Tortoise Shellians are descended from tortoises and have a slow, steady nature. They are known for their stubbornness and their ability to endure.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Steady
You have advantage on ability checks and saving throws to resist being moved against your will or knocked prone.
Withdraw into Shell
As an action, you can withdraw into your shell. While in your shell, you have resistance to all damage and are immune to the prone condition. However, you cannot take any actions or reactions while in your shell, and your movement speed is reduced to 0.

Sea Turtle Shellian

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Sea Turtle Shellians are descended from sea turtles and have a curious, adventurous nature. They are known for their love of exploration and their affinity for the ocean.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Swim Speed
You have a swim speed of 30 feet.
Hollow Shell
You are able to store 1 hour worth of oxygen in a special hollow portion beneath your shell.
Shell Sail

Once per short rest, you can glide through the water using your shell as a makeshift sail. When you do so, your swim speed increases to 60 feet for 1 minute.