Born of draconic ancestry, dragonborn possess an innate blend of physical strength and primal power. Their heritage manifests as a breath weapon and resistance to a specific elemental damage type, tying their physiology to their progenitor's lineage. Shaped by a culture that exalts personal honor and martial prowess, they seek to prove their worth through acts of bravery and unwavering dedication.
Every species has unique traits that define their abilities and characteristics. The Dragonborn species attains all of the following bonus traits:
Your draconic ancestry grants you tough, scaly skin. You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
You can use your action to exhale destructive energy in a 15-foot cone. The damage type and saving throw DC are determined by your draconic ancestry. After using this ability, you must complete a short or long rest before using it again.
Lineages provides a unique identity for your character's ancestry and gives the species one or more bonuses. The Dragonborn species has the following lineages and can choose only one lineage:
Descendants of black dragons, with acid that melts steel and shadows that cling like tar.
Heirs to blue dragons, crackling with storm energy and desert pride.
Scions of brass dragons, whose fiery breath carries the warmth of the noonday sun.
Born of bronze dragons, with lightning that dances like sea-spray and a love of justice.
Children of copper dragons, their acid wit as sharp as their breath.
Ancestors of gold dragons, their fire burns with the purity of a forge's heart.
Offspring of green dragons, whose poison lingers like a whispered secret.
Blood of red dragons, their fury ignites the very air.
Progeny of silver dragons, their cold breath glistens like winter's first frost.
Kin to white dragons, their chilling roar freezes blood in the veins.
