Rainwalkers

Born from an ancient curse meant to bind the spirits of winter itself into mortal flesh, the Rainwalkers emerged when a desperate human civilization sought to harness the power of eternal snow to survive an endless ice age, only to discover their shamanic ritual had twisted the summoned forces into something far more unpredictable and alive. The first generations wandered in confused solitude, struggling to reconcile their human consciousness with their primal instincts and the raw elemental magic that coursed through their hybrid forms, eventually learning to speak and reason as their minds adapted to their new existence. Over countless centuries, they evolved into apex predators of the frozen wastes, wielding cryomantic abilities so formidable that even the oldest dragons learned to respect their territorial boundaries, yet they remain fundamentally indifferent to the moral struggles of other races, viewing themselves as neither guardians nor destroyers but simply as part of the natural cycle. Most Rainwalkers choose solitary paths through the eternal winter, their massive forms cutting through blizzards that would obliterate lesser creatures, though occasionally the deep loneliness of their existence draws them together in loose herds for brief seasons before the call of isolation inevitably separates them once more. Their true purpose remains shrouded in mystery even to themselves—whether they are still bound to some forgotten duty from their creation or have transcended it entirely remains a question that even the eldest among them cannot answer with certainty.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

10, modifier +0

Frostbite

Ranged spell attack, 3d8 cold damage on a hit. Target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution save or have disadvantage on next attack.

Ice Shard

Create a shard of ice, dealing 4d10 piercing damage in a 60 ft. line. Each creature in line must make a DC 16 Dexterity save, taking half damage on success.

Chilling Roar

All creatures within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom save or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Snowstorm

Create a blizzard in a 20 ft. radius for 1 minute. Creatures in the area must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution save or take 2d6 cold damage each turn.

Icebound Resilience

Resistance to cold damage and immunity to being frozen.

Primal Instincts

Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks in snowy environments.

strength

+9

dexterity

+6

constitution

+11

wisdom

+7

cold