Homebrew Embodiment of Fear Species Details

Existing since before time was a concept these entities don’t have a concept of passing time nor do they have a point of birth or death. As they have existed since before socialization they do not have a concept of gender, names, privacy, nor secrets. These entities are very curious and have a lot of interest in learning. The entities learn through various means, can be as docile as observing other creatures; up to as malevolent as reading the minds of other creatures.

These entities don’t seem to have a desire to cause harm to those who haven’t tried to harm them first. Generally making them harmless.

 

General appearance

These entities have black to gray skin that seems to have a natural white outline to it no matter the angle they are viewed from and take on humanoid form. Atop their heads can be the form of hair with similar quality to it as their skin. These entities do not have a visible mouth nor nostrils but have the protrusion of a nose. Their eyes are white including their pupils with black sclera. Oddly they have white eyebrows which seems to be an evolutionary trait gained to show other humanoid creatures expressions that they are familiar with. (Can have other unique physical traits that seem to be purely decorative.)

The entities don’t wear body coverings unless offered. Even when covered and encapsulated their feet and up their legs get engulfed in a black billowing smoke or mist seeming to be unaffected by how many layers are worn.

Occasionally protrusions arise from the entity's body that have white eyes and mouths, these sentient protrusions don’t speak to others but seem able to communicate with the entity. These protrusions the entities sometimes refer to as phobias. Each protrusion or “phobia” seem to have their own personalities.

 

Ability score Increase: +1 in Wisdom and +2 in Dexterity

Age: Timeless

Size: 4ft up to 8ft, size is medium to large

Speed: base movement speed is 30

Language: any languages the entity has been exposed to

Proficiencies: Stealth and Perception

 

Embodiment of Fear Traits

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Living Shadow

This entity's wispy yet solid form naturally blends into darkened areas giving it proficiency in Stealth.

Fear itself

This entity is immune to being frightened. Being that it is the embodiment of fear itself.

Observant

This entity is entertained by the creatures of the land, it enjoys watching others exist giving it proficiency in Perception.

Greater Vision

This entity is able to see perfectly no matter the brightness or dimness of an area. This is more than likely due to having existed before light and dark.

Sleepless

The concept of sleep and dreams elude this entity yet it can still allow it’s mind to wander, during rests (short or long) the entity stays aware of it’s surroundings. During rests it has advantage on perception rolls.

Unseen

This entity is able to blend into the background and not draw attention to itself. Other beings have disadvantage on perception rolls against perceiving the entity.