The Eclipseborn are those rare individuals born during the fleeting moments of a solar or lunar eclipse. Seen as omens of significant change, they carry the weight of destiny on their shoulders. The cosmic event that heralded their birth often coincides with a great calamity, and as such, Eclipseborn are viewed with a mixture of awe and suspicion. They grow up feeling the pull of the celestial bodies, their lives intertwined with the stars’ silent dance.
- Skill Proficiencies: Eclipseborn have an innate understanding of the arcane, allowing them to easily decipher magical writings and phenomena (Arcana). Their presence can be unsettling to others due to the mysterious circumstances of their birth, giving them an edge in coercive situations (Intimidation).
- Tool Proficiencies: Whether it’s the precise work of an artisan’s tools or the harmonious melodies of a musical instrument, Eclipseborn often find solace and expression in the mastery of a tool, reflecting their search for identity and purpose.
- Languages: The whispers of the cosmos are not limited by language, and neither are the Eclipseborn. They are fluent in an additional language, a testament to their diverse experiences and the many paths they have walked.
- Equipment: Eclipseborn carry items that are a testament to their unique heritage and destiny:
- A set of artisan’s tools or a musical instrument, representing their chosen craft or art.
- An emblem of the celestial event under which they were born, serving as a constant reminder of their cosmic connection.
- A set of traveler’s clothes, suitable for the many journeys they undertake.
- A pouch containing 15 gp, a small fortune to aid them as they navigate their fated path.
The Eclipseborn’s connection to cosmic events grants them an innate attunement to celestial energies. Once per long rest, they can meditate under an open sky during a solar or lunar event (such as an eclipse, meteor shower, or comet passing) for 1 hour. During this meditation, they gain the following benefits:
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Cosmic Insight: The Eclipseborn gains advantage on their next Arcana check or Intelligence saving throw related to celestial magic or phenomena.
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Eclipse Step: As a reaction when targeted by a ranged attack, the Eclipseborn can momentarily phase out of reality, causing the attack to pass harmlessly through them. They gain a +2 bonus to their AC against that attack.
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