We back! After an incredibly long, mostly unintentional hiatus, I am finally back making some new homebrew! After picking up a multi-class in one of my games, I decided to give another Blood Hunter subclass a shot. Hope you all enjoy! As always comments and feedback (keep it kind and constructive please!) are appreciated, and the PDF is here!
Proud and vigilant, yet elusive. The Minkling, often referred to as the tiny king of the undergrowth, is considered to be the exact opposite of the Rummynose. Lucky adventurers tell stories about this little critter accompanying them safely through the darkest and spookiest forests. Woodlanders call them the wanderer’s guardian spirits and the Minkling proved several times to live up to this reputation. This marvelous creature warns kindhearted beings from danger and doesn’t shy away to even put itself on the line to defend its protégés. Usually keeping a safe distance, the Minkling distracts potential villains with faint yet forceful howls. The best chance to get its attention and catch a glimpse is with a hand full of berries and only the kindest intentions.
Among the groves of the Pinelands, old jars and cooking pots sit seemingly abandoned in the faded grass. In fact, these are the shells of the Yamayaga, shadowy spirits who lurk among the trees looking for residence in forgotten knick-knacks and dropped belongings.
As these spirits grow older, they look for bigger and bigger vessels. Large groups of the creatures occasionally meet up for a “yama market” in secluded clearings, trading trinkets amongst themselves and clucking happily the whole time. When their age reaches the hundreds they tend to form a symbiotic relationships with a local witch, inhabiting their entire home and creating a Babayaga, a magical duo who are not to be trifled with.
While still young, some witches will keep a brood of Yamayaga - firstly get to know the spirit that might inhabit their cottage, but more importantly to harvest their delicious eggs. Speckled yama eggs on toast are unmatched!
Note: These range from common to uncommon. In general, their cost can be higher than what it says on the sheet (Common magic items run from 50gp to 100gp, and uncommon can be as much as 500 gp, but they might be worth more in settings where magic is rarer). They are intentionally vague at times, so that the DM can fill in whatever details are appropriate.
