Homebrew Etherborn Species Details

Unlike the dragonborn, genasi, Aasimar, and other races that can easlity trace their lineage back to specific races or beings, the origin of the etherborn is veiled in mystery. Legend suggests that the earliest progenitors were rouge parties of eldarin or perhaps another race of elves that sought refuge on the ethereal plane. After several millenia of wandering the Ethereal plane the etherborn have become uniquely adapted to their home.

Appearance

Etherborn share many similarities with their Eldarin ancestors, but many of their traits are unique. They bear a superficial resemblance to the elves but are generally taller and often have traits normally seen in other races. Unusual skin colors (usually green or blue occasionally other colors) are uncommon but not rare among the eitherborn. Light colored eyes and an overall pallid appearance are the norm.

Personality

Initially etherborn come across cold, aloof, and reserved, trust and loyalty are highly valued in eitherborn society, and they are not given lightly. They also are careful not to show weakness, especially to those they aren’t familiar with. Because of this, etherborn are generally regaurded as confident, fearless, and unshakable. It is also important to etherborn that their emotions do not cloud their actions or judgement. They have a way of hiding their emotions that is unusual to other races. If you get on the wrong side of an eitherborn, you likely won’t know it until its too late.

Ethereal homeland

Most etherborn will spend their entire lives on the eithereal and material plane and usually only interact with their own kind. Those that do venture into the other planes generally try to blend in with elven societies or quickly return to the ethereal plane once their business is concluded.  They would prefer to stay in a place familiar to them.

Only very small, temporary settlements exist in the border ethereal. Those that reside there are often nomadic members of the etherborn. Larger settlements and a few cities are all hidden deep within the deep ethereal plane. These larger settlements and cities are ancient outposts that have been added onto for generations as the population grows. These mobile cities are usually hidden by both physical and magical means and drift through the deep ethereal. Because of this, few outsiders have ever seen these cities, and they are almost impossible to locate without help from an etherborn inhabitant.

 

Etherborn Traits

Your genasi character has certain characteristics in common with all other genasi.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan, and read Primordial. 

Ability Score Increase

Increase one trait by 2 and another by 1

Age

Etherborn mature at a slower rate compared to humans and reach adulthood in their late 20s. They live much longer than humans do, up to 400-500 years.

Alignment

Independent and self-reliant, etherborn tend toward a neutral alignment.

Size

Etherborn are as varied in appearance, but are generally built like Eldarin, standing anywhere from 6 feet to 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.