Geleton
Born in harrowing places of death, Geletons begin with the death of another and a simple, hungry scavenger. Together they fuse and become a new being with limitless potential to adapt to their surroundings. They can be the product of a mad necromancer trying to experiment with oozes, but most occur naturally.
Symbiotic Fusions
Geletons are the living, symbiotic fusion of two semiconscious life forms: oozes and reanimated skeletons. When a skeleton suspended in an ooze is subjected to necromancy that would normally transform it into a mindless thrall, it's possible for the ooze to magically connect to the reanimated body, and its departed life, instead, This event is called Sythesis, and it's through this process that the fragments of life held by ooze and skeleton can come together to form a complete whole. Occasionally called Symblexes for their parallels to other intelligent oozes, Geletons are given a rare second chance at life--one that they are as moldable to as their gelatinous forms themselves.
Ooze Suspended Skeletons
By far, Gelatinous Cubes are the most common subject of Synthesis. These clear oozes are known to carry skeletal remains longer than others, and in doing so have a higher chance of becoming a Geleton. As a result, most Geletons' bodies are similarly translucent. When other oozes like Black Puddings or Ochre Jellies undergo Synthesis, the resulting Geleton's appearance is typically more opaque.
Regardless of the ooze, a Geleton's form always reflects their desired features. Most eventually resemble humans or elves, but when a Dragonborn or Tiefling skeleton is used in Synthesis, their appearance will often reflect that ancestry in some capacity. Similarly, all Geletons have a viscous sheen to their bodies, and though they may have the appearance of hair or eyes, they are still fully gelatinous in nature.
Fluid Beings
At the start of their new lives, Geletons are featureless, ooze-covered humanoids with only a spark of traditional consciousness. Over time, usually about a month, this small consciousness grows into a fully sentient being just like any other. During this period, a Geleton's appearance also becomes more discernable, and eventually grows into a humanoid form that feels natural to its budding sense of self. The memories from any of their previous lives are lost in this process, but can resurface in pieces through hazy dreams or waves of deja vu. Without a unified culture or history, each Geleton's story is unique. Many Geletons adopt attitudes similar to those close to them early on in their lives, but others develop strong personalities entirely on their own.
Born in harrowing places of death, Geletons begin with the death of another and a simple, hungry scavenger. Together they fuse and become a new being with limitless potential to adapt to their surroundings. They can be the product of a mad necromancer trying to experiment with oozes, but most occur naturally.
Symbiotic Fusions
Geletons are the living, symbiotic fusion of two semiconscious life forms: oozes and reanimated skeletons. When a skeleton suspended in an ooze is subjected to necromancy that would normally transform it into a mindless thrall, it's possible for the ooze to magically connect to the reanimated body, and its departed life, instead, This event is called Sythesis, and it's through this process that the fragments of life held by ooze and skeleton can come together to form a complete whole. Occasionally called Symblexes for their parallels to other intelligent oozes, Geletons are given a rare second chance at life--one that they are as moldable to as their gelatinous forms themselves.
Ooze Suspended Skeletons
By far, Gelatinous Cubes are the most common subject of Synthesis. These clear oozes are known to carry skeletal remains longer than others, and in doing so have a higher chance of becoming a Geleton. As a result, most Geletons' bodies are similarly translucent. When other oozes like Black Puddings or Ochre Jellies undergo Synthesis, the resulting Geleton's appearance is typically more opaque.
Regardless of the ooze, a Geleton's form always reflects their desired features. Most eventually resemble humans or elves, but when a Dragonborn or Tiefling skeleton is used in Synthesis, their appearance will often reflect that ancestry in some capacity. Similarly, all Geletons have a viscous sheen to their bodies, and though they may have the appearance of hair or eyes, they are still fully gelatinous in nature.
Fluid Beings
At the start of their new lives, Geletons are featureless, ooze-covered humanoids with only a spark of traditional consciousness. Over time, usually about a month, this small consciousness grows into a fully sentient being just like any other. During this period, a Geleton's appearance also becomes more discernable, and eventually grows into a humanoid form that feels natural to its budding sense of self. The memories from any of their previous lives are lost in this process, but can resurface in pieces through hazy dreams or waves of deja vu. Without a unified culture or history, each Geleton's story is unique. Many Geletons adopt attitudes similar to those close to them early on in their lives, but others develop strong personalities entirely on their own.
Traits
Blind Sight
10 ft
Symbiotic Resistance
You don't need to breathe. In addition, you have Resistance to Acid damage and are Immune to disease.
Wakeful
You only need to sleep for a short time each day. Even while sleeping, you remain aware of your immediate surroundings thanks to your limited Blindsight. After sleeping for 4 hours, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.
Acidic Nature
Your unarmed strikes deal an additional 1D4 Acid damage.