Argosii

The Argosii emerged from the deepest trenches of the world's oceans not as a naturally evolved species, but as the transformed descendants of an ancient civilization that voluntarily surrendered their humanity to escape a cataclysm that ravaged the surface lands millennia ago. Through forbidden rituals and pacts with the primordial spirits of the abyss, they remade themselves into beings of pure aquatic grace, their bodies becoming vessels for the ocean's infinite wisdom and power. For countless generations, they remained hidden in their underwater sanctuaries, developing a society intrinsically woven with water magic and the worship of tidal deities, until a chance encounter with surface-dwelling Waveriders led to a profound cultural exchange that would reshape both civilizations. When the Imperial Commonwealth threatened to enslave the coastal peoples and desecrate the sacred waters, the Argosii emerged from their self-imposed isolation, recognizing that the ocean itself was under siege, and together with their distant cousins forged an alliance sealed in blood and magic. To permanently guard against future tyranny, they wove the Coral Crest—a living barrier of sentient stone and ancient magic that would stand eternal sentinel over the contested seas, a monument to their sacrifice and a constant reminder of their vigilance. From that moment forward, the Argosii bound themselves to the Blackford dynasty through intermarriage and sacred oath, ensuring that those who rule the land would always carry within them the ocean's memory, its power, and its eternal call for freedom.

Strength

16, modifier +3

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Abyssal Wave

The Argosii unleashes a wave of water in a 30-ft cone. Each creature must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw, taking 4d8 bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Tidal Grasp

The Argosii can make a melee spell attack against a target within 10 ft. on a hit, it deals 2d10 cold damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 15).

Call of the Deep

Once per day, the Argosii can summon 1d4+1 aquatic creatures (CR 1 or lower) to aid them in battle for 1 hour.

Ocean's Embrace

The Argosii have advantage on saving throws against being grappled or restrained in water.

Tidal Communion

Once per long rest, the Argosii can cast 'Control Water' without expending a spell slot.

strength

+6

dexterity

+5

constitution

+8

wisdom

+7

Poison

Psychic