Homebrew Eltari Species Details

The Eltari are a diverse species formed during the primordial days before magics influence in Altria altered reality. While many of the physical traits of the Eltari differ between them, they all share a vaguely 'human' appearance, but have sharp faces and possess large, brilliant purple eyes with long, two-pointed ears. Their sight in particular has been touched by magic, and are even able to see the ebb and flow of magic around them. For millennia, their species followed the strongest currents of magic as nomadic wanders, the only ones able to see it. As time has progressed, the Eltari have become masters of bending magic to their will and use it to fuel their technological progression. 

Eltari affinity for magic is deeply entrenched in their culture and they are naturally drawn to locations with a powerful magical aura. Learning and advancement are equally important to them however, and Eltari society has been leading the way towards an age of enlightenment where magic and science are one in the same. Their curiosity and tendency to interfere with magic can be dangerous, however; the Eltari are, more than any other Altrian species, acutely familiar with The Others. 

Eltari Traits

Eltari are natural quite intelligent, and their common characteristics have been greatly influenced by magic.

The Magical Eye

The eyes of Eltari shine with a purple hue. With them, they can see the flow of magic as it criss-crosses reality, manifesting as a subtle aura of light that emanates from sources of magic. Once a day, the Eltari can channel this sight even further, allowing them to detect magic beyond their sight and discern its origins. Also, Eltari can see the magic emanating from places, items and even creatures that have been enchanted or enhanced by magic in some way. For example, they can see the magical aura of an seemingly mundane sword, or spot a ward cast as a trap. They can even see the magic emanating from an illusion spell, making them great at spotting impostors who aren't subtle enough with their magical disguises. This ability does not automatically allow Eltari to know what type of magic they are seeing, nor can they identify a spell or enchantment simply by sight, and there are many techniques to hide a magical aura from the sight of an Eltari.