Brief History

Once proud vassals of the Immortal Platinum Dragon, Tayvren, the Axolians are caretakers of the larger freshwater lakes and rivers of Ezrahn. From their homeland of Lake Dyris, they have spread the length and breadth of the realm, establishing a foothold near major bodies of fresh water.

Before the Dragon Wars ravaged the realm, the Axolians sported scales as hard as their Dragon Mistress. Their platinum grey scales often shimmered with hues of the varied dragonkin.

When the Ancient Red Wyrm Cindesta led the revolt to overthrow Tayvren, most of the Axolians fled. Their loyalty broke, fracturing them and scattering them amongst the warring factions. Some joined with the various powerful Wyrms seeking Tayvren’s throne.

The few who remained apart hid amongst the waters of what is now called Lake Dyris. When Cindesta and her ilk were defeated, a battered and severely wounded Tayvren came to what was left of his followers.

“Why did you abandon me? Have I not always looked out for you? Protected you?”

The Axolians bowed their heads in shame until one elder stepped forward. “To our shame, we were afraid, oh mighty Tayvren. We are not worthy to be your vassals.” The elder began plucking his scales and placing them at the feet of Tayvren. When he finished and stood naked, his pale skin shined in the light. “Maybe, one day, we will be.”

The scales glowed and began attaching themselves to Tayvren, healing his wounds and strengthening him. The other Axolians followed their elder, by their sacrifice restoring Tayvren to his full glory. The Axolians then began their penance, guarding the waters of Ezrahn, with a wary eye to the skies for any return of the Dragon Overlords of old.

Physical Description

Society

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Alignment and Religion

Adventurers

Ability Score Increase. Increase 1 Ability Score by 2, and another by 1.

Age. Newborn Axolians metamorphose into their adult form in 1 year and reach full maturity after 10
years. They typically live between 40 and 50 years.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice, this is usually chosen based on the region the Axolian has traveled through.

Size. Axolians grow quickly, reaching their full size usually within the first few years of life. Adults reach 4 feet to 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Oblivious. Your mind is a simple place, the influence of outside forces washing over it like crashing
waves over smooth sea glass. You have advantage on Wisdom saving throws.

Slippery Skin. You have advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to avoid or end the grappled or restrained conditions on yourself.

Adaptive Polymorphism. Each lotol’s lineage is unique, and certain traits follow clans or families, or mutate by chance in individuals. Choose two of the following adaptations. When you gain a level, you can choose to replace one of these adaptations with another when you finish your next long rest.

• Aqueous Adaptation. You gain a swimming
  speed equal to your walking speed and can
  breathe underwater.
• Gecko Cling. You gain a climbing speed of 20
  feet and you have advantage on ability checks
  and saving throws made to maintain grapples
  and prevent yourself from being disarmed of an
  object you are holding.
• Darkvision. Accustomed to life in the murky
  underbrush, you have superior vision in dark
  and dim conditions. 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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.
• Prehensile Tongue. Your long, extendable
  tongue can be used to grab Tiny objects out of
  arm’s reach. As a bonus action, you can use your
  tongue to grab a Tiny object within 20 feet of
  you. If the object weighs less than 10 pounds,
  isn’t being worn or carried, and isn’t fixed to any
  surface, you pull the object back to you.
• Shocking Skin. You learn the shocking grasp
  cantrip. Constitution is your spellcasting ability
  for this spell. When a creature within 5 feet of
  you hits you with a melee attack, you can use a
  reaction to cast the shocking grasp cantrip, targeting
  the attacker. You can use it a number of times
  equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain
  all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Game Mechanics for Axolians can be found on the Species/Races of Ezrahn Page