Homebrew Hylian Species Details

Known as the Chosen of the Goddess Hylia, Hylians originated from Skyloft before descending to the ground and establishing the kingdom of Hyrule. They are said to carry the blood of the Goddess within them, and all have the potential for great magical power. Hylians are the primary inhabitants of the Hyrule, and can be found in most towns and cities.

 

Messengers of the Goddess

Hylian greatly resemble humans from other lands, with one notable exception: they have distinguished, pointed ears. It is said that these ears help them to hear messages from the Goddess above. While Hylians have a variety of skin tones and hair colors, the Royal Family tends to have golden hair. It is said that their blood is rich with Hylia’s power, and that they are most capable at drawing upon that power in times of great need.

 

A Varied People

Hylians have spread out to the corners of the realm and integrated themselves with many different cultures and backgrounds. As a result, they have very little commonality in their personalities, quirks, and tendencies. The one thing they do share is their connection to Hylia. As such, Hylians are more prone than other races to believe in destiny, and will often look for signs from the heavens when they aren’t sure what steps they should take next. Other races feel somewhat agitated at such behavior, as it can sometimes come off as quite conceited.

 

Keepers of the Realm

Hyrule is ruled by the Hylian Royal family, which has kept watch over the people and the land since the kingdom’s inception. There have been many kings and queens over the years, some better than others. In times of crisis, however, the land turns to Hyrule Castle for guidance. Two figures of destiny are reborn again and again as Hylians: The princess Zelda and the Hero Link. Together, their incarnations have fended off countless calamities that have threatened the land.

 In times of lesser strife, Hylians aim to be the bridge between the other races in the land. They have strong ties to the leaders of each of the other races, and do their best to ensure lasting alliances and peaceful trade routes. While Hylians are somewhat weaker in hand to hand combat, their large numbers ensure that they are capable of enforcing the law of the land.

 

A Destined Path

Many hylians jump at the chance of adventure, as they see it as a chance to fill their calling as a Chosen of the Goddess. They tend to revel in glory and aim to be heroes of the realm. Others reject this calling and take up a life of crime in protest, believing that only they should have control over their own fate. Either way, their bloodline provides the catalyst for adventure.

Hylian Traits

As Hylia's chosen people, you are blessed with a number of traits.

Ability Score Improvement

The touch of the goddesses Din, Nayru and Farore may increase your Strength, Wisdom or Charisma respectively. Choose one of these 3 abilities to increase by 2 points, and any other ability score to increase by 1 point.

Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

Divine Blessing

The divine blood in you embodies one virtue above all others. Choose a blessing below:

   Power: You have advantage on saving throws and ability checks against being grappled or restrained.

   Wisdom: You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed.

   Courage: You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Touch of Fate

Whenever you make an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you may roll an additional d20. You can use this ability after the original roll, but before the outcome is revealed. You choose which of the d20s is used for the attack roll, ability check, or saving throw. You may use this ability a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, regaining lost uses on a Short or Long rest.

Keen Hearing

You gain proficiency in the perception skill and have advantage on perception checks relying on hearing.

Chosen by the Goddesses

Once, when you fail an attack roll, ability check or saving throw, you may choose to add 2 d4 to that roll, possibly turning it to a success. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a short rest.