Playable Race – Sodden

Sodden make up the majority of the Stilts population. While the Paddlers have chosen a nomadic lifestyle, the Sodden have used their collaborative nature to establish stationary cities that can thrive in the harsh, ever-changing Floodplains.

Furred and Waterlogged

Sodden are tall, ape-like humanoids with a thick layer of dense fur. They have a bright red hue to their skin which is only exposed on their faces and hands. They are a tall, lanky race that grows to around 6 feet in height while not putting on much muscle.

Their furred bodies hold water incredibly well, allowing them to both resist the effects of intense heat and also add weight to their strikes.

An extremely popular leisure activity among the Sodden is relaxing in communal heated pools. They would happily spend hours in the waters. Even the monks of the Stilts monastery of the submerged soul rely on the waters to help them enter deep, meditative trances, further linking their souls with the water.

Thriving Through Cooperation

More than most, the Sodden excel in collaboration. They have traversed the threats and challenges of the Floodplains by working together to compensate for individual weaknesses. Thanks to communal hubs such as the Stilts and similar settlements, they have built a community of trust and reward for one’s service to the collective.

While solitary Sodden do exist, they are rare and often look for companionship from the more docile creatures of the floodplains to aid them in combat or hunting.

Sodden Names

Sodden names are typically vowel heavy. This is due to the restraints of their vocal cords. You may choose a name from the following list or come up with your own.

Ouach	Ruweo
Yaayi	Oru-oru
Akaio	Ichiyio
Aebae

Sodden Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age. Sodden mature at the age of 15 and live until the age of 70.

Alignment. Sodden rely on teamwork and planning to survive. They lean towards a lawful alignment.

Size. Sodden are tall, lanky creatures. They grow to around 6 feet. Your size is medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Flooded.

Wet Slap. When you make an unarmed attack, you can use your bonus action to add your damage modifier twice. You can do this a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier. This refreshes on a short or long rest.

Press the Advantage. When rolling initiative, you can instead spend a hit dice and choose an allied creature to act after. If you attack the same creature as the ally who acted before you, your first attack each round is made with advantage.

Damp Fur. Your waterlogged fur makes you resistant to fire damage.

Skim Water. When moving, if you jump onto a liquid surface, you can immediately jump again without falling into the liquid. This can only be applied to the first jump.

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed reading about the Sodden race! This is the first of the Floodplains races to be published. Next will be the Goblin (Padders). If you want to see the creative process live you can join me and the community on Twitch or Discord.

Thank you for reading and may your next session be filled with glory!