Homebrew Valkyrie Species Details

 

Spirits of the Fallen

Valkyrie are the spirits of Mortals that have fallen in battle of some kind who showed particularly spectacular prowess, or bravery. These sprits that fought  are offered two choices, to go to the plane that they must abide in, or to become a warrior under a patron god that will take them. Of those gods, Heironeous, god of Justice, Honor, War, Daring, and Valor, takes patronage of souls he deems particularly brave and grants them a place among the Valkyrie that serve him. These souls are granted, therefore, a second chance at life, but with a Caveat. If they are to fall in battle once more, they may never return to life as there essence is their strength. Their will to live that channeled them in life to perform great deeds is what makes them strong as a Valkyrie.

Warriors of Heironeous

As Warriors of the God of Valor, Valkyrie are often tasked to fight evil on the Mortal plane when times are particularly dire. Valkyrie are as strong as their will in death was, and as such many fall by the wayside. Often, the God of Valor will grace Valkyire, who have not showed the strength expected of them, with a chance at redemption on the mortal plane fighting evil forces where they may be. Because of this, and their role as literal warriors of Valor, Valkyrie are often Paladins, though some profess themselves as Clerics, some as Fighters, and some few as Rangers. Rarely, if at all do you find any Valkyrie hiding in shadows, or hiding on the wayside casting arcane spells hoping to not get hit. Valkyrie grow fervent in combat and thus feed on being in the melee.

Vengeance of the Fallen

Valkyrie, fought to their last breath against foes that in their first life, proved too strong. Never again. As fallen souls Valkyrie may choose a Vengeful Foe. Against these foes, Valkyrie receive higher hit scores, and damage, but ANY charismatic interaction with this race, other than intimidation, receives a -1 score (This race MUST be intelligent). 

Valkyrie Names

Valkyrie have three Names, the first, that given on their induction into the Valkyrie World. This first name may have a prefix if the soul came from an Elf, Half-Elf, or Dwarf. The second, a Title given for a major trait that they showed over their training as a Valkyrie (this may also be given while during their mission on the moral plane), and the Third, their name in Life.  Their name in Life is rarely if ever given for if one knows their name in Life, they have power over the Valkyrie must follow the orders given to them. 

First Names:
Racial prefix: Elf (Alf-), Elf (Alf-), Dwarf (Dver-),

Female: Autha, Bergdis, Dágmar, Grid, Freyja, Eir, Frithir, Lifa, Sif, Sága

Male: Authr, Dagrun, Hildr, Gunnvarr, Heithrûn, Skuld, Ragnhildr, Solveig

Titles: The Strong, The Vengeful, The Holy, The Merciful, The Warrior, The Beautiful, The Paladin

Any name is a valid name for their name in Life (only the first name is needed).

 

 

Valkyrie Traits

Valkyire share alot of traits that make them key in the battle for good and evil.

Mission of Valor

 You were sent on a Mission to prove yourself in the mortal plane as truly valorous. Because of this, until you have proven yourself, should you fall unconscious, you get no Saving throws, you immediately Die, unless while performing Valkyrie's Aid.

Golden Wings

Using an action, you can summon your golden feathered wings and gain a flying speed of 40ft. This lasts for 1hour or until you dispel them using a bonus action or are knocked unconscious. 

Vengeful Target

In life you were killed by another. And in death, the suppression of those memories is difficult leading to a -1 in all charisma checks when interacting with a member of the race of the one that killed you. However, you will gain advantage when you first engage in combat with a member of that race.

Valkyrie's Aid

Your ally having just fallen, you charge towards them to rally them to combat once more. In doing so willingly letting yourself be attacked. For each attack of opportunity triggered, add 1d6 to the number of hit points you revive your fallen ally for (up to their max HP). If you fall unconscious or Die, as a result of this charge, you may still be revived, and your ally may make a death saving throw immediately.

Holy Warrior

You have proficiency in the Athletics and the Religion skills. Also, you have resistance to necrotic damage and radiant damage.

Proven

At Level 10, you have shown your Valor during your mission, you are no longer at risk of dying immediately upon falling unconscious, and you may be revived by being returned to a church (even if you have failed all Saving throws).

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 2. You can also choose to increase your Strength by an additional 1, or increase Wisdom, Dexterity, or Charisma by 1.

Alignment

Valkyrie, as Warriors of Valor, has a strong lawful Good bent. Because of this you cannot be an evil Valkyrie, and chaotic, or even Neutral Valkyrie are rare.

Size

Valkyrie are larger than humans, between 6 and 7 feet tall for females, and 7 and 8 for males, and weigh between 170 and 240 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Age

Valkyrie are ageless, being a race born of spirits granted a second chance, but their age is considered to be their age at death at all times.