Leonin

Sometimes called Lionfolk, the Leonin are a hybrid race sharing features of Humans and Lions.

Prides of these nomadic, lion-like humanoids rarely interact with other peoples, having all they need in their shimmering homeland and knowing the treachery of strangers.

— Mythic Odysseys of Theros, pg. 20

Basic Information

Dietary Needs and Habits

Leonin diet is predominantly carnivorous.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Leonin

by Tyler Jacobson

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human
• Lion

Related Ethnicities

• Faunafolk
• Griff Leonin

Leonin

Ability Score Increase +2 str +1 con

Size Medium

Speed 35f

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Age

Leonin mature and age at about the same rate as humans.

Alignment

Leonin tend toward good alignments. Leonin who are focused on the pride lean toward lawful good.

Size

Leonin are typically over 6 feet tall, with some standing over 7 feet. Your size is Medium.

Darkvision

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.

Claws

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you can deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Hunter's Instincts

You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival.

Daunting Roar

As a bonus action, you can let out an especially menacing roar. Creatures of your choice within 10 feet of you that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. The DC of the save equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Leonin.

Languages.

• Leonin
• Common