Laguz Born with an associated animalistic heritage, these humanoid individuals can call on the ancestral magic of nature to transform into a form associated with their tribe. The tooth and the claw are their offense, the hide and the scales their defense; the laguz are primal, physical combatants that value those skills above all others. Laguz Traits All Laguz share some traits in common, as humanoid creatures known to take an animal form. Ability Score Increase. Even in your base humanoid form, the powers of nature suffuse your physical prowess. Your Strength score increases by 1, up to a maximum of 20. Alignment. Laguz greatly emphasize the powers of nature and how it can influence the rampaging mixture of emotions on any battlefield. They tend toward chaotic alignments. Size. While your height or weight varies depending on your tribe, your Size is Medium. Keen Senses. Centuries of development have heightened the sensory abilities of all Laguz. You have proficiency in the Wisdom (Perception) skill. Tribal Transformation. As an action, you temporarily shift into the creature associated with your tribe. This functions as a more limited version of the Druid's "Wild Shape" ability. It works identically to that ability, but with the following modifications: You can only transform into the form associated with your tribe, as denoted in the description for each tribe.

The transformation lasts for 1 minute.

You cannot transform if you have any levels of exhaustion.

You cannot use this ability again until after a short or long rest. Special Items for Tribal Transformations There are certain items that can interact with the Tribal Transformation ability of the Laguz race. Olivi Grass. By burning and inhaling a collection of olivi grass for 1 minute, the Laguz becomes rejuvenated. If you have expended the use of your Tribal Transformation trait, you restore your ability to use that trait. The Olivi Grass is consurmed during this process. When you transform in this way, you gain one level of exhaustion when you revert to your natural form.

By burning and inhaling a collection of olivi grass for 1 minute, the Laguz becomes rejuvenated. If you have expended the use of your Tribal Transformation trait, you restore your ability to use that trait. The Olivi Grass is consurmed during this process. When you transform in this way, you gain one level of exhaustion when you revert to your natural form. Laguz Stone. As a bonus action, you can activate this stone to immediately transform as per the Tribal Transformation trait. This transformation does not count as your use of that trait. If you have already used your trait when you activate this stone, you gain one level of exhaustion when you revert to your natural form. The Beast Tribes Hailing from the lush jungles and harsh deserts across the land, Laguz that hail from feline and canine ancestry are wild and terrifying foes to face on the ground. They attack with the agility of the jungle cat or the ferocity of the wolf - no matter the source of their prowess, the Beast Tribe are a force to be feared. Cat Laguz The tribe of the Cat emulate the great cats of the wilds and are as far removed from the idea of the housecat as dragon laguz are to house iguanas. Ability Score Increase. The agility necessary to traverse the jungles of their ancestral homeland created a need for better reflexes and acrobatic skill. Your Dexterity ability score increases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. Beast Laguz tend to live longer lives than other humanoid creatures. They reach maturity at around age 20 and live to be up to 180 years on average. Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet. Darkvision. Beast Laguz are known for stalking the dark corners of the world in order to pursue their quarry. 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. Feline Reflexes. When subjected to falling damage, you can reduce the result by a number equal to your Dexterity modifier. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common and Sylvan. Tribal Transformation. When you use this ability, you gain the stats of the panther stat block. Tiger Laguz The tribe of the Tiger are known for their physical strength and hardiness of their body, rumored to be strong enough to outright ignore the weapons from humans and the like. Ability Score Increase. The harshness of their former lifestyle has crafted an especially effective phyiscal nature. Your Constitution score inceases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. Beast Laguz tend to live longer lives than other humanoid creatures. They reach maturity at around age 20 and live to be up to 180 years on average. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Darkvision. Beast Laguz are known for stalking the dark corners of the world in order to pursue their quarry. 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. Hardy Hide. The hide of a tiger laguz is tough to damage, your steel-hard musculature reinforcing your flesh. As a reaction upon being hit with a weapon attack, you can reduce the damage of an incoming weapon attack by a number equal to your Constitution modifier. You cannot use this ability again until after you complete a long rest.

Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common and Sylvan. Tribal Transformation. When you use this ability, you gain the stats of the tiger stat block. Lion Laguz The undisputed kings of the Beast Tribe and the animal kingdom at large. Their mere presence is said to inspire others with the strength of ten thousand men. Ability Score Incrase. As the typical leaders of the Beast Tribe, they have to maintain a level of dignity that a ruler of a war campaign needs. Your Charisma score increases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. Beast Laguz tend to live longer lives than other humanoid creatures. They reach maturity at around age 20 and live to be up to 180 years on average. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Darkvision. Beast Laguz are known for stalking the dark corners of the world in order to pursue their quarry. 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. Running Leap. Lion Laguz are known for their powerful leg musculature, used for cutting the distance. When you run for at least 10 feet, you can long jump for twice your Strength modifier. You cannot use this ability again until after a short or long rest. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common, Sylvan and one other language of your choice. Tribal Transformation. When you use this ability, you gain the stats of the lion stat block. Wolf Laguz These creatures are as loyal to their allies as they are brilliant. They can operate in large groups or as solo operatives to the utmost efficiency. Ability Score Increase. The lupine mind is formiddable, allowing tactical advantage that most others would not possess. Your Intelligence score increases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. Beast Laguz tend to live longer lives than other humanoid creatures. They reach maturity at around age 20 and live to be up to 180 years on average. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Darkvision. Beast Laguz are known for stalking the dark corners of the world in order to pursue their quarry. 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. Pack Tactics. You have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common and Sylvan. Tribal Transformation. When you use this ability, you gain the stats of the wolf stat block. The Bird Tribes As a society, the Bird Laguz are creatures who soar the skies and rule it with the force of their wings and talons. They are fierce and fast, and they are known for their impressive ability to track their prey with their enhanced senses. While the Hawks and Ravens are known for their physical abilities, the Heron Laguz utilize their voice to weave magic into the world. Hawk Laguz The undisputed kings of the air over mountain ranges and across fields - seeing a Hawk Laguz approaching you should be a moment to panic. Ability Score Increase. Hawk Laguz are known for their ability to gauge their environment, spotting things that many others may not. Your Wisdom score increases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. The Hawk and Raven Laguz live longer lives than other humanoids. They reach maturity at 60 and can live up to 220 years.* Speed. Your base walking speed is 20 feet, and you have a flight speed of 30 feet. To use this flight speed, you cannot be wearing medium or heavy armor. Hunter's Instict. The Hawk Laguz are perhaps best at tracking over any other. You have proficiency in the Wisdom (Survival) skill. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common and Auran. Tribal Transformation. When you use this ability, you gain the stats of the giant eagle stat block (patterned as a hawk rather than eagle). This transformation has a fly speed of 60 feet, rather than 80 feet. Raven Laguz Creatures of the night, the Raven Laguz are known for being incredibly difficult to find, striking fast and quick from the moonlit sky. Ability Sore Increase. Raven Laguz are evasive by nature, their ability to weave their bodies through the air fast and strong. Your Dexterity score increases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. The Hawk and Raven Laguz live longer lives than other humanoids. They reach maturity at 60 and can live up to 220 years. Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet, and you have a flight speed of 40 feet. To use this flight speed, you cannot be wearing medium or heavy armor. Dark as Night. The Raven Laguz is a sneaky creature by its very nature, able to slip into shadows to avoid being seen quite well. You gain proficiency in the Dexterity (Stealth) skill. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common and Auran. Tribal Transformation. When you use this ability, you gain the stats of the giant eagle stat block (patterned as a raven rather than eagle). This transformation includes the raven's Mimicry trait and the owl's Flyby trait.

Heron Laguz The Heron Laguz are the most attuned to the powers of nature, known for using their voice to perform innate feats of magic. Ability Score Increase. Heron Laguz have a majestic presence and beauty that is the envy of many throughout the world. Your Charisma score increases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. Heron Laguz are the most long-lived of the Bird Tribes, and nearly as old as the Dragon Laguz. They reach maturity at 90 years and can live up to 750 years. Speed. Your base walking speed is 20 feet, and you have a flight speed of 30 feet. To use this flight speed, you cannot be wearing medium or heavy armor. Galdrar. The Heron Laguz possess the ability to weave magic into existence using only the power of their voice, using songs that they refer to as Galdrar. You know the prestidigitation cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the spell command as a second-level spell; you cannot use this spell again until after you complete a long rest. Once you reach 5th level, you can cast the spell healing word as a third-level spell; you cannot use this spell again until after you complete a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common, Auran, and Celestial. Tribal Transformation. When you use this ability, you gain the stats of the giant eagle. This transformation has a fly speed of 50 feet, rather than 80 feet. It loses the Multiattack feature. You may use the spells granted through your Galdrar trait while in this transformation. The Dragon Tribe The Dragon Laguz are perhaps the most fearsome of the Laguz, living for centuries at a time in mostly isolated regions of the world. Using their powerful breaths and massive wings, they are capable of dealing damage across entire coutnrysides. Chromatic Dragon Laguz The most ferocious of the Dragon Laguz, those of the five chromatic colors are feared throughout the land, and for good reason. Ability Score Increase. Those of the chromatic variety are as conniving as their wild counterparts, capable of undermining the very nature of people through sheer personality. Your Charisma score increeases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. Dragon Laguz live incredibly long lives, rivaling the elves of old if not surpassing them. They reach maturity at 100 and live up to 900 years. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common and Draconic. Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of chromatic dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your tribal transformation is determined by the type of dragon you choose, and you gain resistance to one damage type based on that type of dragon, to retain in your base form. Tribal Transformation. When you use the ability, you gain the stats of the chromatic dragon laguz stat block listed at the end of this document, the damage type and other capabilities shifting based on the draconic ancestry table. When you use the breath weapon attack action, you do not gain Metallic Dragon Laguz The most benevolent of the Dragon Laguz, those of the five metallic colors are often guardians of civilization itself from the wilds beyond it. Ability Score Increase. Those of the metallic variety are strong-willed protectors of people, acting as stewards of cities, kingdoms, and realms. Your Wisdom score increases by +2, up to a maximum of 20. Age. Dragon Laguz live incredibly long lives, rivaling the elves of old if not surpassing them. They reach maturity at 100 and live up to 900 years. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Languages. You can read, speak, and write in Common, Draconic, and one other language of your choice. Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of metallic dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your tribal transformation is determined by the type of dragon you choose, and you gain resistance to one damage type based on that type of dragon, to retain in your base form. Tribal Transformation. When you use the ability, you gain the stats of the metallic dragon laguz stat block listed at the end of this document, the damage type and other capabilities shifting based on the draconic ancestry table. Draconic Ancestry Dragon Damage Type Breath Weapon Black Acid 5 by 30ft. line (Dex. Save) Blue Lightning 5 by 30ft. line (Dex. Save) Green Poison 15ft. cone (Dex. Save) Red Fire 15ft. cone (Dex. Save) White Cold 15ft. cone (Dex. Save) Brass Fire 5 by 30ft. line (Dex. Save) Bronze Lightning 5 by 30ft. line (Dex. Save) Copper Acid 15ft. cone (Dex. Save) Gold Fire 15ft. cone (Dex. Save) Silver Cold 15ft. cone (Dex. Save)