Homebrew Asura DDWiki Species Details

Physical Description

The asura take many forms, all of them humanoid, and their most distinct feature is their six arms. The stories, and the cultures that birthed them, believed that this was due to their greater power when compared to humans - more arms, more overall strength of body or spirit. Whatever the case may be, it is evident from afar that an asura is no ordinary humanoid. There are many recorded instances of asura having three faces, or wearing three masks despite having just one face. They are often vaguely human sized, if slightly larger, and most often have hair on the short side that billows up or stands on end.

 

History

It is said that asura were created to be servants to the gods, and gifted power and knowledge to carry out this task. Unfortunately, their wild personalities gave rise to many wars and conflict, resulting in various splits in their race that would eventually cement them in history as "lesser creatures." Given distinctions based on which god they served, or reviled for their strange powers and disturbing figures, asura were perpetually divided and used by those more composed than they.

Most asura are long since gone, having died, been transformed into another race, or wiped from existence by an angry god. The few that remain seclude themselves in temples, some seeking to control the wild energy within and others seeking to hone it as a weapon. Ultimately, an asura will always be an incredible sight to behold.

Society

Asura society was once exactly as human society is today. Over the ages, however, after constant upheaval, they now sequester themselves away to be among one another. Mountain and desert temples are their homes, and they live among other asura just as prone to outburst as they. In an environment where they can be understood, and avoid being used, they thrive in seclusion from the rest of the world.

 

Asura Names

Asura use names based on Hindu tradition, and their system of writing is said to have birthed Sanskrit.

Male: Shukra, Vritra, Sambara, Madhu, Kaitabha

Female: Holika, Durga, Simhika, Diti, Mandodari

 

Asura DDWiki Traits

As Multi-armed demi-gods prone to wild emotions, you

Ceramic Skin

While unarmored, your Armor Class is equal to 13 + your Dexterity modifier.

Ability Score Increase.

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1

Six Arms

You have a total of six arms granting you several benefits. You have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed and armor must be tailored to fit you due to your unique frame. Due to the proximity of your arms, you cannot wield more than two weapons at a time that do not have the light property.

Language

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

Sculptor's Skill

• Your Constitution score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20.
• As a bonus action, you may expend a hit die to regain hit points as if you had taken a short rest. Once you do this you cannot do so again until you complete a short rest.