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| patron deity = [[Sseth]]<ref name=RoF-p152>{{Cite book/Races of Faerûn|152}}</ref> |
| patron deity = [[Sseth]]<ref name=RoF-p152>{{Cite book/Races of Faerûn|152}}</ref> |
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| vision = [[Darkvision]]<ref name="MM5e-p309" /><ref name=MM3.5e-p264/> |
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| lifespan = 80 – 120 years<ref name=RoF-p151>{{Cite book/Races of Faerûn|151}}</ref> |
| lifespan = 80 – 120 years<ref name=RoF-p151>{{Cite book/Races of Faerûn|151}}</ref> |
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| location = [[Chult]]<ref name=RoF-p151/><br>[[Hlondeth]]<ref name=RoF-p151/><br>[[Tashalar]]<ref name=RoF-p151/><br>[[Western Heartlands]]<ref name=RoF-p151/> |
| location = [[Chult]]<ref name=RoF-p151/><br>[[Hlondeth]]<ref name=RoF-p151/><br>[[Tashalar]]<ref name=RoF-p151/><br>[[Western Heartlands]]<ref name=RoF-p151/> |
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| − | | language = [[Yuan-ti language|Yuan-ti]]<ref name=MM3.5e-p262>{{Cite book/Monster Manual 3.5|262}}</ref><br>[[Common]]<ref name="MM5e-p309" /><ref name=MM3.5e-p262/><br>[[Draconic language|Draconic]]<ref name="MM5e-p309" /><ref name=MM3.5e-p262/><br>[[Abyssal language|Abyssal]]<ref name="MM5e-p309" /><ref name=MM3.5e-p262/> |
+ | | language = [[Yuan-ti language|Yuan-ti]]<ref name=MM3.5e-p262>{{Cite book/Monster Manual 3.5|262}}</ref><br />[[Common]]<ref name="MM5e-p309" /><ref name="MM4e-pp269-270" /><ref name=MM3.5e-p262/><br />[[Draconic language|Draconic]]<ref name="MM5e-p309" /><ref name="MM4e-pp269-270" /><ref name=MM3.5e-p262/><br />[[Abyssal language|Abyssal]]<ref name="MM5e-p309" /><ref name=MM3.5e-p262/> |
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+ | | subraces = [[Yuan-ti mind whisperer|Mind whisperer]]<ref name="VGM5e-p203-206">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to Monsters|203-206}}</ref><br>[[Yuan-ti mightmare speaker|Nightmare speaker]]<ref name="VGM5e-p203-206" /><br>[[Yuan-ti pit master|Pit master]]<ref name="VGM5e-p203-206" /> |
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| height = 4'7" – 6'6"<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><ref name=PHB3.5-p109>{{Cite book/Player's Handbook 3.5 edition|109}}</ref> |
| height = 4'7" – 6'6"<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><ref name=PHB3.5-p109>{{Cite book/Player's Handbook 3.5 edition|109}}</ref> |
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| distinctions = Mostly human appearance, except for obvious snake features depending on type<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Sharp features<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Distinct scale patterns<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Fangs<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Forked tongue<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>[[Psionic]] abilities<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Serpent form<ref name=MM3.5e-p263>{{Cite book/Monster Manual 3.5|264}}</ref><br>Poisonous bite<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Acidic secretions<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/> |
| distinctions = Mostly human appearance, except for obvious snake features depending on type<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Sharp features<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Distinct scale patterns<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Fangs<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Forked tongue<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>[[Psionic]] abilities<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Serpent form<ref name=MM3.5e-p263>{{Cite book/Monster Manual 3.5|264}}</ref><br>Poisonous bite<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/><br>Acidic secretions<ref name=MM3.5e-p264/> |
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| − | '''Halfbloods''', also known as '''malisons''', |
+ | '''Halfbloods''', also known as '''malisons''',<ref name="MM5e-p309" /> were a subrace<ref name="RoF-p151" /> of the [[yuan-ti]], a [[psionic]] race of serpent-men. The term referred to any yuan-ti with a roughly equal blend of human and serpentine features. Despite their disparate appearances, malisons shared several common abilities.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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| − | + | Yuan-ti halfbloods were greatly varied. They came in several body types and possessed many variations in scale patterns and colors, much like natural snakes. They tended to have body masses and sizes in the same range as [[human]]s.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
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| + | Four in ten malisons appeared as agile, sharp-featured human with a serpent's head and scales. Some varieties had hoods like cobras,<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> such as those halfbloods who were members of [[House Hss'tafi]].<ref name="SK-p12">{{Cite book/Serpent Kingdoms|12}}</ref> |
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| − | Halfbloods tended to have body masses and sizes in the same range as [[human]]s.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
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===Abilities=== |
===Abilities=== |
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| − | Like all true yuan-ti, halfbloods had psionic powers. All yuan-ti |
+ | Like all true yuan-ti, halfbloods had psionic powers. All yuan-ti could morph their bodies into the form of any viper and sense the presence of any poison nearby by force of will alone. Moreover, they were innately resistant to magic.<ref name="MM3.5e-p263" /> In addition to these common powers, halfbloods could psionically [[Animal trance|entrance animals]] and [[Cause fear|instil fear]] or [[Suggestion|suggest]] actions to those of weak willpower. They could also control small plants, vines, and weeds by thought (much like the ''[[entangle]]'' spell); call forth magical [[darkness]]; and [[Neutralize poison|neutralize any poison]].<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
| − | + | They could change the color of their skin and scales to match their environments, much like a chameleon. Their bodies oozed an acidic secretion, and their bite was venomous.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
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| − | + | <nowiki> </nowiki>Halfbloods from [[House Sseradess]] could breathe underwater.<ref name="SK-p14">{{Cite book/Serpent Kingdoms|14}}</ref> |
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| + | Snake-headed halfbloods from [[House Se'Sehen]] could spit venom.<ref name="SK-p14">{{Cite book/Serpent Kingdoms|14}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Those halfbloods with tails could use them to constrict opponents |
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| ⚫ | Those halfbloods with tails could use them to constrict opponents, to climb, and to swim.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> Some of them, particularly many from [[House Eselemas]],<ref name="SK-p11">{{Cite book/Serpent Kingdoms|11}}</ref> had prehensile tails.<ref name="SK-p147">{{Cite book/Serpent Kingdoms|147}}</ref> Those with snake torsos in place of legs from [[House Sauringar]] were known to be able to puff up their bodies to look larger and more threatening.<ref name="SK-p13">{{Cite book/Serpent Kingdoms|13}}</ref> |
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Halfbloods with snake-like arms could bite with the fangs at the end of each appendage.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
Halfbloods with snake-like arms could bite with the fangs at the end of each appendage.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
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Yuan-ti in general favored high-quality weapons.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /><ref name="RoF-p153">{{Cite book/Races of Faerûn|153}}</ref> Halfbloods favored [[scimitar]]s and [[composite longbow]]s<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /><ref name="RoF-p153" /> and often wore [[studded leather]] armor.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> It was not uncommon for them to poison their blades and arrows.<ref name="RoF-p153" /> |
Yuan-ti in general favored high-quality weapons.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /><ref name="RoF-p153">{{Cite book/Races of Faerûn|153}}</ref> Halfbloods favored [[scimitar]]s and [[composite longbow]]s<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /><ref name="RoF-p153" /> and often wore [[studded leather]] armor.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> It was not uncommon for them to poison their blades and arrows.<ref name="RoF-p153" /> |
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| − | In combat, they let the weaker purebloods fight first, while they stayed in hiding and used range weapons or their psionic abilities to confound their foes. |
+ | In combat, they let the weaker purebloods fight first, while they stayed in hiding and used range weapons or their psionic abilities to confound their foes. Only if the purebloods failed would they join into melee combat.<ref name="MM3.5e-p264" /> |
==Society== |
==Society== |
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==Appendix== |
==Appendix== |
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| + | * [[Lamia noble]] |
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| + | * [[Lillend]] |
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| + | * [[Marilith]] |
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| + | * [[Wereserpent]] |
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Revision as of 20:33, 7 April 2019
Halfbloods, also known as malisons,[1] were a subrace[6] of the yuan-ti, a psionic race of serpent-men. The term referred to any yuan-ti with a roughly equal blend of human and serpentine features. Despite their disparate appearances, malisons shared several common abilities.[3]
Description
Yuan-ti halfbloods were greatly varied. They came in several body types and possessed many variations in scale patterns and colors, much like natural snakes. They tended to have body masses and sizes in the same range as humans.[3]
Four in ten malisons appeared as agile, sharp-featured human with a serpent's head and scales. Some varieties had hoods like cobras,[3] such as those halfbloods who were members of House Hss'tafi.[11]
The remaining 60% of halfbloods fell into three remaining variations. Some had the lower body of a snake instead of legs, others had a snake-like tail, and still others had snake-like arms in place of normal arms.[3]
Abilities
Like all true yuan-ti, halfbloods had psionic powers. All yuan-ti could morph their bodies into the form of any viper and sense the presence of any poison nearby by force of will alone. Moreover, they were innately resistant to magic.[10] In addition to these common powers, halfbloods could psionically entrance animals and instil fear or suggest actions to those of weak willpower. They could also control small plants, vines, and weeds by thought (much like the entangle spell); call forth magical darkness; and neutralize any poison.[3]
They could change the color of their skin and scales to match their environments, much like a chameleon. Their bodies oozed an acidic secretion, and their bite was venomous.[3]
Halfbloods from House Sseradess could breathe underwater.[12]
Snake-headed halfbloods from House Se'Sehen could spit venom.[12]
Those halfbloods with tails could use them to constrict opponents, to climb, and to swim.[3] Some of them, particularly many from House Eselemas,[13] had prehensile tails.[14] Those with snake torsos in place of legs from House Sauringar were known to be able to puff up their bodies to look larger and more threatening.[15]
Halfbloods with snake-like arms could bite with the fangs at the end of each appendage.[3]
Life Cycle
Like all yuan-ti, halfbloods hatched from eggs and grew to adulthood by twelve years. They could live as long as 120 years, but the average lifespan was 80 years.[6]
Personality
Like most yuan-ti, halfbloods tended to be self-absorbed and arrogant.[7][6] They tended to be far more intelligent than their pureblood kin[10][3]—though slightly less intelligent than the abominations[3]—and were always plotting and scheming.[7]
Combat
Yuan-ti in general favored high-quality weapons.[3][16] Halfbloods favored scimitars and composite longbows[3][16] and often wore studded leather armor.[3] It was not uncommon for them to poison their blades and arrows.[16]
In combat, they let the weaker purebloods fight first, while they stayed in hiding and used range weapons or their psionic abilities to confound their foes. Only if the purebloods failed would they join into melee combat.[3]
Society
A yuan-ti halfblood mage with the lower torso of a snake.
Yuan-ti followed a strict hierarchical system: The halfbloods receive orders from the abominations, and in turn the halfbloods rule over the purebloods.[6][17] The halfbloods often served as captains or elite troops[5] and were the bulk of yuan-ti defenses.[18]
Language
Halfbloods spoke the Yuan-ti language, Common, and any local languages. They often learned Abyssal or Draconic as well.[5]
Religion
The vast majority of yuan-ti, halfbloods included, worshiped the god Sseth.[5][16] Halfbloods played a special role in the religion of Sseth in that almost all of his priests were halfbloods of the serpent-headed variety.[19]
History
Like all true yuan-ti, halfbloods were created millennia ago by the sarrukh, one of the creator races, in magical, controlled breeding experiments combining humans, serpents, and sarrukh themselves.[20]
Notable Yuan-ti Halfbloods
- Dediana Extaminos, ruler of Hlondeth
Appendix
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014-09-30). Monster Manual 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 309. ISBN 978-0786965614.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cite book/Monster Manual 4th edition|269-270}}
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 264. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 218. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 152. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 151. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 262. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Mike Mearls, et al. (November 2016). Volo's Guide to Monsters. Edited by Jeremy Crawford, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 203–206. ISBN 978-0786966011.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook 3.5 edition
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 264. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 12. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 14. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 147. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 13. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 153. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 10. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 8. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 20. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 9. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
Connections
Major Subraces
Abomination • Malison (Mind whisperer • Nightmare speaker • Pit master) • Pureblood
Minor Subraces
Anathema • Holy guardian • Ignan • Mageslayer
Related Races
Broodguard • Marl • Ophidian • Tainted one • Ur-histachii • Yuan-tillithid
Abomination • Malison (Mind whisperer • Nightmare speaker • Pit master) • Pureblood
Minor Subraces
Anathema • Holy guardian • Ignan • Mageslayer
Related Races
Broodguard • Marl • Ophidian • Tainted one • Ur-histachii • Yuan-tillithid