Cyclops

Towering and solitary, cyclopes are hulking humanoids known for their immense strength, thick hides, and the single unblinking eye that dominates their foreheads. Born of ancient bloodlines touched by giants and elemental forces, cyclopes are creatures of raw power and blunt instincts. Though often misunderstood as simple or brutish, they are a proud and enduring people with a deep connection to the land, the stars, and the secrets whispered in stone.
Their monocular vision grants them an intense, unwavering gaze but comes at a cost — a lack of depth perception that makes ranged combat awkward and unreliable. Cyclopes tend to favor directness in all things: in speech, in action, and in battle. They are fearless warriors, dependable allies, and implacable foes, guided by a code of personal strength and self-sufficiency. While many choose isolation or small tribal communities, others wander the world as mercenaries, stonemasons, seers, or champions of forgotten causes. Wherever they go, their imposing presence and mythic reputation follow.

Ability Score Increase#

One ability score of your choice increases by 2, and another increases by 1.

Age#

Cyclopes mature slightly slower than humans and live up to 120 years.

Size#

Cyclopes are large-boned and tower over most humanoids. Your size is Medium, but you count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Speed#

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages#

You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.

One-Eyed Vision#

Due to your single eye and lacking depth perception, you have disadvantage on ranged weapon attack rolls.

Cyclopean Strength#

You have advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to grapple, shove, or break objects.

Stone-Tough Hide#

Your thick, leathery skin grants you natural armor. When not wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Constitution modifier.

Focused Gaze#

As a bonus action, you can fix your cyclopean eye on one creature you can see within 60 feet. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier) or have disadvantage on the next saving throw it makes before the start of your next turn. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all uses after a long rest.

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