Loxodon
Humanoid elephants. Often an oasis of calm in an otherwise chaotic world. The Loxodon hum and chant in sonorous tones, move slowly, or sit in perfect stillness — but when provoked into action, they are true terrors: bellowing with rage, trumpeting, and flapping their great ears.
Their serene wisdom, fierce loyalty, and unwavering conviction make them tremendous assets wherever they commit themselves.
Racial Traits
Size: Medium | Speed: 30 ft Age: Age physically at the same rate as humans; considered young until age 60; live ~450 years Alignment: Most inclined toward Lawful; tend toward good. Languages: Loxodon. Additional: Arcadian, Sikassan, Al’Malik, Nesian, Wemic, Goblin, Gnoll, Infernal, Draconic, Tabaxi.
Racial Abilities
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger for carrying capacity and weight you can push/drag/lift.
Loxodon Serenity: Advantage on saves against being charmed or frightened.
Natural Armor: When not wearing armor, AC = 12 + Constitution modifier. Can use this in place of any worn armor with a lower AC. Shields apply normally.
Trunk: You can grasp things with your trunk. Reach 5 ft; can lift weight equal to five times your Strength score. Usable for simple tasks — lift, drop, hold, push, pull, open/close containers, grapple, unarmed attack. Cannot wield weapons, shields, use tools, magic items, or perform somatic spell components.
Keen Smell: Advantage on Wisdom (Perception), Wisdom (Survival), and Intelligence (Investigation) checks involving smell.
Appearance
Loxodons tower over most other humanoids — typically over 7 feet tall. They have the full elephant head: trunk, tusks, large ears, and a broad pachyderm face. Their bodies are covered in thick, leathery skin. Each hand has four thick digits; their feet are flat-bottomed and oval-shaped like an elephant’s.
Their trunks are essential appendages: keen smell, lifting capability, snorkel function, and a prehensile grip — just not fine motor control.
| Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 76” + 2d20 | + Con Mod | 3.5(Hgt) + 5d20 | + 20(Str Mod) |
| Female | 70” + 2d20 | + Con Mod | 3.5(Hgt) + 5d20 | + 20(Str Mod) |
Society & Culture
Loxodons believe deeply in community and the responsibility of group members to one another. Once they join a group or bond with individuals, they devote themselves fully to maintaining that bond. They coordinate efforts, are willing to sacrifice for the group, and expect reciprocal commitment.
When trust is betrayed, the Loxodon response can be devastating — not explosive, but cold, final, and thorough.
They are tireless and patient artisans with unrivalled intuitive craft — especially stonework. Despite this gift, they often struggle to teach it; it is something they feel rather than explain.
Homeland: The southern subcontinents of Amantia. Found in southern Nesian and Sikassan regions (Devan, the Jewel Coast, parts of the Jewel Coast trade routes).
See also: Species Index | ChapterTwo_RacesOfAmantia_09March2024.pdf