Homebrew Phoenix Species Details

Born from the Suns itself, the Phoenix know it is their sacred duty to protect the world they live in, and keep any and all destruction from harming their home.

Camouflaged

The Phoenix's natural form is as a large, red bird. However, their natural form is often kept hidden from the world. Phoenix have the ability to transform themselves into a humanoid of any race, however, they are only allowed one humanoid body per reincarnation. Their body must be that of a race they have seen, and be based off of a humanoid they have seen.

Never Ending

Phoenix can live for endless amounts of time in their bird form. However, in their humanoid form they age as their body does. If the Phoenix dies in their bird form, they are immediately resurrected. If the Phoenix dies in their humanoid form their body burns and turns to ash. It takes 24 hours for the Phoenix to be resurrected, unless a ritual is done within that time to resurrect the body. After the Phoenix is resurrected, it must create a new body for itself, and it cannot be a body that it has previously inhabited.

Phoenix retain all of their memories from their past lives, though as time goes on, their earliest memories may escape them. Phoenix can live forever, however, they can decide to end their life if they believe they've lived long enough or have accomplished what they needed to. When a Phoenix decides to end it's life, it's body burns and turns to ash, only for a baby Phoenix to rise from the ashes, with no memories from previous lives.

Stubborn Belief

Most Phoenix believe in their duty to keep the world around them safe, and happy. However, a small number of Phoenix believe they should not be shackled by a sacred duty, and instead find themselves believe in freedom and choice, rather than duty and responsibility. Most Phoenix tend to live near nature, with a nomadic lifestyle. They often circle the world making sure that the ecosystems of the world are constant and safe.

 

Phoenix Traits

Phoenix Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence increases by 1, and your Constitution increases by 2.

Age

Phoenix reach maturity when they are born, and can live forever, or until they decide that they are not needed.

Alignment

Most Phoenix lean towards Lawful and Good, however a small number of Phoenix tend to be more Chaotic.

Size

Phoenix take the size of the humanoid body they are using.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, though this changes based on what type of humanoid body is occupied.

Resistances

You have resistance to fire and lightning damage.

Language

You can speak, read, and write in Common and one other language of your choice.

Firey Legacy

You can cast the Light Cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Burning Hands spell at 2nd level once per short rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Scorching Ray spell once per short rest. Charisma is you spellcasting modifier.