Born and raised by the river’s edge or the crashing waves of the sea, these water-dwelling folk have a deep-seated affinity for the liquid realm. Whether they are skilled fishers, daring sailors, or simply possess a profound love for the aquatic world, they are at home in the water and possess a natural grace and agility when swimming. From a young age, they have learned to swim and have spent countless hours practicing and perfecting their skills in the rolling tides and rushing currents. As they have grown and developed, their connection to the water has only strengthened, and they have come to rely on it in their daily lives.
Think about how your character gained experience and became comfortable with the watery depths. The Aquatic Origin table provides examples.
Aquatic Origin
| d8 | Origin |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sea elves discovered you as a baby, alone on the beach, and raised you as their own. |
| 2 | Your father would go diving to catch fish and taught you his trade. |
| 3 | Your village was located on the water’s edge so life amongst the waves is common for your people. |
| 4 | You lived on the elemental plane of water. Your skill within the water was necessary for survival. |
| 5 | A pod of dolphins rescued you when your boat sank and since then you’ve felt safe in the water. |
| 6 | Your culture reveres the ocean and recognizes its important in life. |
| 7 | Your childhood friend was a merfolk and you spent most of your summers swimming together. |
| 8 | You’ve always been drawn to the ocean depths in search of treasure. |
Aquatic Adept
You have extensive experience in underwater environments, granting you the following benefits:
Ability Score Increase. Increase your Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Adapted to the Depths. You have resistance to cold damage and you are unharmed by the high pressure and low temperature of deep water.
Child of the Sea. You have a swim speed equal to your walking speed and you can hold your breath for a number of minutes equal to your Constitution score.
Sonar. While underwater, you have a blindsight of 60 feet for objects and creatures within the same body of water as you.
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