Homebrew Sarkaz Species Details
“Don't you see the blood flowing? As it always does, the blood drowns all... especially when it comes from you folk.”
The young Sarkaz woman slowly severed the leg of the Mind Flayer, turning up to the Elven man, who spoke down to her.
“So... if I'm getting your drivel right-" the Sarkaz spoke back to the elf with a glare, "-you're saying that it's always us Sarkaz that draw blood..? How nonsensical."
“Well, young demon, you say that. And yet it's always you who draws your blade first, and look at you here. A butcher." The elf sneered back.
“Fool, you are. You speak such things to the one who just saved your life, elf. Learn to appreciate that, or I'll leave you behind to rot next time one of these purple bastards stows you away. Grow a skin, damned fool. Now help me chop this apart or get gone, we have to take its corpse back to the king."
Borne of demonic heritage, these awakened creatures bear no reputation besides that of oddities. Many are compared to Tieflings and avoided, while others are simply left to do their own thing. Demons with human form, as they have been called, the Sarkaz are a product of constant change, and have transcended demonic shackles to become something greater than that.
Blazing Forms of the Abyss
Sarkaz are humanoids by design. Many are adorned with horns of varying shapes and sizes, placed upon their heads. Like elves, they sport long, pointed ears, and sport slim and thin tails with dark pointed ends. Their appearance is decidedly linked to Incubui and Succubi, though they are not devils. Rather, they are demons, and are called as such by many individuals that don't trust nor are fond of the Sarkaz. To call a Sarkaz a demon is taken by most as a grave insult, as most do not care for or dwell upon their origins, relating to the apex of destruction, the demons. Sarkaz who enter areas that are more against them even tend to chop off their horns; to conceal their identities. Even then, it’s usually not enough.
Bodies of Flame
Sarkaz, biologically, tend to stand taller. Most are as tall as an adult human, if not taller. Females are quite tall, standing between six to six and a half feet tall, many even reaching taller to seven feet in height. Males, on the other hand, regularly stand between six and a half to seven and a half feet tall, and both genders are well built on average, with slender yet muscular forms, fit for wielding demonic weaponry of old. It’s not uncommon to see most Sarkaz able to wield hefty axes as if they were paperweights, thanks to their builds.
Most Sarkaz have a blend of hair colors, ranging between blood red, stark white, deep black and glittery violet. These hair colors aren’t really genetic either, almost Sarkaz simply gaining their hair color at random when borne.
Magically Inclined
Most Sarkaz are known to be born in Kazdel. They are more susceptible to energy than other races, but use this susceptibility to accept magical power to both use and resist Magic of their own. Many, in their home region, are exposed to high amounts of originium, and accept it easily due to their biology. One notable application of such is an ancient Arts ritual using an
Originium Altar to generate waves of harmful, pure Originium energy, often referred to as a "witchcraft" or "cannibalism." As a consequence, it is said that
Sarkaz value death more than other races while believing that it is their only requiem; they could even easily sense others' decease the moment someone
dies.
Sarkaz Traits
Sarkaz share certain racial traits as a result of their demonic heritage.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Sarkaz age similarly to humans, though slightly slower. Their aging slows heavily once they reach adolescence, and they can live for hundreds of years.
Size
Sarkaz tend to be either at the same size, or about a head taller than most humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
Thanks to your demonic heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Magic Resistance
After generations of high exposure to Originium Catalysts, your body has gained a level of resistance to energy. You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Demonic Hide
Your body is more resilient to physical damage, making it harder to cut or scrape yourself. You gain resistance to nonmagical slashing damage.
Brutal Force
You have increased ability to strike hard while in the heat of battle. When you make a weapon or spell attack, you can add an additional 1d4 to the attack roll. This bonus increases to 1d6 at 7th level, and to 1d8 at 16th level.
Weapon Proficiencies
No matter their size, Sarkaz warriors typically wield weapons of great size, which is complimented by their sturdy builds. These weapons normally consist of giant swords, heavy hammers, and large axes. You gain proficiency with heavy weapons.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Abyssal.
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