Gorgons
Gorgons resemble humanoids in every way except their hair. Which is made entirely of live snakes. Gorgon tales speak of an ancient curse that turned their ancestors hair to snakes
Medium / Humanoid / Biped
| Average Height | 140-210 cm |
|---|---|
| Average Weight | 50-125 kg |
| Lifespan | 100-120 Years |
| Age of Adulthood | 17 |
| Attribute Modifiers | +2 DEX or +2 STR |
| Movement Speed | 6 Meters W |
| Movement Types | Walking |
| Creature Size / HP Die Type | Small / d8 |
| Languages | Your choice and Uman |
Description
Gorgon tales speak of an ancient curse that turned their ancestors hair to snakes, but the curse backfired as gorgons have learned to adapt and even use their snakes to their advantage. Many gorgons view this as a source of pride in their species and a sign of their universal ability to overcome hardship.
Subspecies
Choose a subspecies from the options below.
Olympian Gorgon
Medium / Humanoid / Biped
| Average Height | 140-210 cm |
|---|---|
| Average Weight | 50-125 kg |
| Lifespan | 100-120 Years |
| Age of Adulthood | 17 |
| Attribute Modifiers | +2 DEX or +2 STR |
| Movement Speed | 6 Meters W |
| Movement Types | Walking |
| Creature Size / HP Die Type | Small / d8 |
| Languages | Your choice and Uman |
Description
Olympian Gorgons resemble humanoids in every way except their hair. Which is made entirely of live snakes. Gorgon tales speak of an ancient curse that turned their ancestors hair to snakes, but the curse backfired as gorgons have learned to adapt and even use their snakes to their advantage. Many gorgons view this as a source of pride in their species and a sign of their universal ability to overcome hardship.
Traits
Star Kissed
Gorgons are an ancient race from a time before history and they still retain some of those old world adaptations. Gain +1 to your Maximum HP each time you Lvl Up. Gain 1 Additional Death Saving Throw(most creatures have 2).
Snake Hair
Gain a miscellaneous +2 to Perception Skill Rolls. When gorgons are targeted by a Stealth Attack they may roll a DEX Saving Throw. If the gorgon passes a DC of 14 the Attack loses all Stealth Bonuses and they become aware of the Hidden Attacker. Gorgons can cut and style their snakes, they always grow back unless intentionally capped off.
Enemies of the gods
The Gorgon species has had dealings with the gods in the past and their bodies have become resistant to the types of punishments they inflict. Gain Resistance to your choice of Holy or Electrical Damage.
Abilities
Snake Bites
Most gorgon snakes are, in fact, venomous. Mildly so individually, but when they strike, they strike together, making anyone who gets too close regret their recent choices.
| Damage | Damage Types | Range | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1d10 | Venom | 1 Meter | Natural Weapon |
Medusian Gorgon
Medium / Humanoid / Reptillian / Monopod
| Average Weight | 65-140 kg |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 100-120 Years |
| Age of Adulthood | 17 |
| Attribute Modifiers | +2 DEX or +2 STR |
| Movement Speed | 5 Meters S |
| Movement Types | Slithering |
| Creature Size / HP Die Type | Medium / d8 |
| Languages | Your choice and Uman |
Description
Medusian Gorgons resemble a cross between a massive serpent and a humanoid. They possess long serpentine tails on their lower half and their bodies are covered in small scales. The upper portion of their body resembles a human, other than their hair, which is comprised of a tangle of snakes. Their histories claim that they are the descendants of a powerful yet cursed member of their species with the ability to turn those that beheld her to stone.
Traits
Star Kissed
Gorgons are an ancient race from a time before history and they still retain some of those old world adaptations. Gain +1 to your Maximum HP each time you Lvl Up. Gain 1 Additional Death Saving Throw(most creatures have 2).
Snake Hair
Gain a miscellaneous +2 to Perception Skill Rolls. When gorgons are targeted by a Stealth Attack they may roll a DEX Saving Throw. If the gorgon passes a DC of 14 the Attack loses all Stealth Bonuses and they become aware of the Hidden Attacker. Gorgons can cut and style their snakes, they always grow back unless intentionally capped off.
Enemies of the gods
The Gorgon species has had dealings with the gods in the past and their bodies have become resistant to the types of punishments they inflict. Gain Resistance to your choice of Holy or Electrical Damage.
Abilities
Stony Gaze
You have the magically inherited ability to turn creatures to stone with your gaze.
Expend 1 Focus or Stamina to Target a creature within 10 meters that can see you. That creature must roll a Wisdom Saving Throw. The DC is equal to 10 + your Training Modifier.
If they fail the Saving Throw you deal 3d8 + CON Modifier Psychic Damage. If a creature is reduced to 0 HP by this Damage, they suffer from the Petrified Condition and are turned to Stone.
This condition cannot be reversed unless the Gorgon that caused it is killed, dies or Expends 1 Focus or Stamina to Reverse an instance of the Petrified condition they caused on 1 creature within 10 meters.
