Homebrew Broken Lords (V2) Species Details

Once a mighty nation of knights, builders, architects, and aristocrats that was ruled by a code of honour, virtue, and justice, the Broken Lords empire was over come by a great sickness. And in their desperation they turned to a form of magic that twisted them into the very things they had sworn to wipe from this world. They are not truly human any more, not requiring any physical sustenance, to heal they must consume dust or the souls of others. This has turned out to be both a blessing an a curse. They can heal themselves at an astonishingly fast speed compared to other races, they do not tire or need to worry about food or sleep or water. But there are very few Broken Lords who do not feel the great weight this form takers on their souls and morals. This great guilt drives them on a constant search for a way to break their curse and free themselves from the need to feed on others. Although every Broken Lord eventually asks themselves the question: If they were to find a cure, would they give up the great power this form gives them?

Eternal Knights
Broken Lords all wear golden coloured human shaped armour with red cloaks, although despite this uniformity there is much variety in their ranks. Simple foot soldiers and even many cavalry have identical armour, helmets, and capes, but the higher they rise on the races social, political, or militaristic ranks the more decoration and variety they add to their appearance. "The more human they look the less human they are." Is a saying some have about them, and although not all high ranking Broken Lords embody the cruelty this saying describes, they all do have a far more human appearance to their helmets then their lower ranked brothers and sisters. Although more human should not be conflated with human. Even the most human looking helmets of the Broken Lords often lack mouths, are greatly lacking detail, and are very simplified. This coupled with the constant stream of cold blue energy wafting from their eyes and joints like smoke, a Broken Lord strikes a haunting sight to most people of Auriga.

Soul Of Chivalry
All Broken Lords were originally either knights or were immersed in the culture and life style of knights, and thus are deeply religious to the god known as the Almight, this also drives them to hold the beliefs of vanquishing evil, defending the innocent, living and fighting with honour and devotion to their oaths and promises. But the weather of time, greed, despair, and hunger has worn away at quiet a few of them. Some are simply more willing to see the world in more shades of grey, whilst others give in completely to their appetite for power and souls becoming monsters who would horrify their former selves. This struggle is seen by some as a very human response and a tragedy, whilst many others see it as proof that the Broken Lords are nothing more then monsters. No matter the reaction to the curse, the Broken Lords souls are practically still human, and thus share the same ambitious drive they do.

Broken Lord Names
Broken Lord names follow a very simple naming structure with a first and surname, their surname being family names which many of which come from locations.

Male Names: Julian, Leofric, Unwin, John, Peyton, Martin, Phelan, Walter, Victor, Adam.

Female Names: Joslyn, Brea, Harlyn, Makena, Thea, Brea, Aaria, Sagaya, Tailor, Fionna.

Surnames: Deyval, Whitechapel, Weybridge, Quinn, Farley, Easton, Lindsey, Cirencester, Telford, Harrogate.

Broken Lords (V2) Traits

As a race of human souls trapped in armor, the Broken Lords are vastly different from all other races on Auriga.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Strength score increases by 2.

Age

Broken Lords were changed from either the age of 22 to 80, and stay at that age forever.

Alignment

Because of the code and oath their civilisation pushes Broken Lords are very often lawful, although a Broken Lord can change this opinion under the right circumstances.

Size

Broken Lords always have the build of athletic humans, only they are usually taller and bulkier ranging from 5.9 to 7.2. Your size is Medium.

Speed.

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Eternal Curse

Since your body is not flesh and blood you do not require food, water, or sleep. You do not have the type living and instead have the type undead, this means you cannot be healed by potions or healing spells, and additionally you do not heal during long and short rests.

Blood Of Dust

During a long or short rest you can heal any amount of heal you have lost by paying 2 dust per point of health healed.

We Do What We Must

A grim and terrifying aspect of the Broken Lords is their ability to drain the life from others in a chilling display of lightning that grips the victims body and soul. You know the cantrip Unholy Tithe.

Unholy Tithe
Make a spell attack either as ranged or melee with a maximum range of 5 feet. On a hit deal 1d8 spiritual damage and gain that much life. Increase the damage to 2d8 at level 5, 3d8 at level 11, and 4d8 at level 17. Use Wisdom as your casting ability for this spell.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write common and Lords Tongue. It is an ancient language that is a hybrid of a common tongue and the language used in many holy texts, both of which have long since been forgotten. 

Dust Eclipse

During a dust eclipse you can activate Soul Burn as a free action. Soul Burn lasts until the end of combat and can't be deactivated. Increase all attacks you make by your proficiency bonus but take damage equal to 10% of your life rounded up at the start of your turn.