Chelunen
The Chelunen Therigen, who migrated to Andovir’s coastal and riverine areas, evolved to resemble turtles and tortoises. Their sturdy shells and amphibious capabilities allow them to thrive both on land and in water, embodying patience and endurance.
Size
Medium
Defensive Retreat
You can withdraw into your shell as an action. Until you emerge, you gain a +4 bonus to AC. You have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical attacks. You are prone and have disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws that require mobility. You are prone, your speed is 0 and can’t increase, you have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, and you can’t take reactions. You can emerge from your shell as a bonus action.
Hold Breath
You can hold your breath for up to 1 hour at a time.
Natural Armor
When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 17. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.
Choose one type of terrapin: Turtle, Tortoise.
Land Adaptation (Tortoise)
You have a burrowing speed of 10 feet.
Water Adaptation (Turtle)
You have a swimming speed of 30 feet.