Lythari

HUMANOID

Lythari are nimble, forest-dwelling elves who evolved within the Verdant Coil, a vast jungle filled with hidden ruins, predator dens, and sentient plants. Their skin carries mossy or leaf-like patterns for camouflage, and their eyes detect movement with uncanny precision. Every Lythari is trained from youth to move silently, track prey, and respect the intricate balance of their home. Spirituality and survival are entwined: elders commune with forest spirits, while hunters mark their achievements with ceremonial feathers, claw charms, or natural dyes.   They navigate the canopy as easily as the ground and understand the secret paths of the jungle. Apex predators are respected as teachers and rivals, and the Lythari believe their survival depends on learning from the strength and cunning of the forest’s most dangerous creatures. Lythari often serve as scouts, guardians of sacred groves, and guides to outsiders brave enough to enter the jungle.

Lythari Traits

Size: medium: Lythari typically stand between 5’0” and 6’2” with lithe, muscular builds

Speed: 35 ft. walking and climbing speeds

As a Lythari, you have these special traits.

Keen Movement   You ignore nonmagical Difficult Terrain caused by plants.   Natural Camouflage   While you are in natural foliage (such as forests or jungles), you have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.   Forest Sense   You gain proficiency in either Nature or Survival.   Treebound   You can attempt to Hide when you are lightly obscured by foliage.   Languages   You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. You also know Sylvan.   Lythari Feats   Camouflage Training   Level 4+, Lythari   Increase your Dexterity or Wisdom by 1 (max 20).   • You can attempt to Hide even when only lightly obscured by natural foliage. • Once per Long Rest, as a Bonus Action, you become Heavily Obscured to creatures more than 10 feet away until the start of your next turn, provided you remain in natural foliage.   Hunter’s Precision   Level 4+, Lythari   Increase your Dexterity by 1 (max 20).   • When you hit a creature that is Surprised, you deal extra damage equal to your Proficiency Bonus. • You can move at full speed while using Stealth in nonmagical plant-based difficult terrain.   Spiritual Attunement   Level 8+, Lythari   Increase your Wisdom by 1 (max 20).   • You can cast Entangle or Pass without Trace (choose one when you take this feat). • You can cast the chosen spell once per Long Rest without a spell slot. • Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for it. • You have Advantage on saving throws against the Frightened condition while in natural terrain.   Forest Warden   Level 12+, Lythari   Increase one ability score by 1 (max 20).   • You gain Resistance to Poison damage. • While you are lightly obscured by foliage, you can take the Hide action as a Bonus Action.   Lythari Lineages   Emerald Lythari   • You can cast Entangle once per Long Rest without a spell slot (Wisdom-based). • You gain proficiency in Nature or Survival (if already proficient, gain the other).   Shadow Lythari   • You have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made in Dim Light or Darkness. • Your walking speed increases by 5 feet while in Dim Light or Darkness.   Sage Lythari   • You gain proficiency in Arcana or History. • You can identify magical plants and natural magical effects after studying them for 1 minute.


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