Homebrew Aetherborn Species Details

In the waning years of the Lemyrian empire, rampant rebellions and desertions among the lower class resulted in a severe labor shortage and left the military in a state where it had little hope of preventing future such uprisings. It was out of these conditions that the Aetherborn emerged. Born from the united experimentation of the empire's brightest alchemists, artificers and aetherologists, this race of artificial humanoids were meant to fill the gaps left behind by those who could tolerate the cruelty of the nobility no longer.

Though the empire is now long fallen, small numbers of aetherborn yet persist in the world, seeking new purpose beyond warfare and servitude. Some were stationed in places distant from the central continent are spared from The Shattering's devastation, while others have recently begun to awaken from magical slumber in the ruins deep below and made their way to the surface.

Children of the Aether

They are constructed beings primarily reminiscent of humans, though their white hair and vibrantly hued skin colors betray them as something much more mysterious. They are artificial not only in terms of the alchemical semblance of flesh and blood of which they are comprised, but down to their very souls. How exactly the Lemyrians managed to replicate something as complex as the soul is one of the great mysteries left thus far unanswered by the scholars of the old world.

Aetherborn skin tones seems to vary depending on the dominant aspect of the aether that comprises their soul. Fire aspected aetherborn have red skin, Ice aspected have pale blue, Water aspected have deep blue, Wind aspected have green, Earth aspected have yellow and Lightning aspected have violet. There are also rarer Light aetherborn with pale white skin and Dark aetherborn with a deep onyx hue.

Aetherborn Personality

The Aetherborn are known for their nearly emotionless personalities, which can come across as distant or aloof to others. They were originally created as obedient and devoted servants, and as such, they often have a strong sense of duty and loyalty to those they serve.

While they may lack emotional depth, Aetherborn are highly intelligent and analytical. They tend to be very rational and logical, making them skilled problem-solvers and strategists. They are also known for their patience and discipline, able to endure difficult situations and focus on long-term goals.

However, this can sometimes make them appear cold or uncaring to others. Aetherborn may struggle with understanding or empathizing with emotions that they do not personally experience, leading to misunderstandings or conflicts with more emotionally-driven individuals.

Despite their emotionless demeanor, Aetherborn are not inherently evil or malicious. They simply have a different way of experiencing and expressing their thoughts and actions. Some Aetherborn may even seek to understand emotions and connect with others on a deeper level, but this is a rare trait among their kind.

Aetherborn are incapable of reproducing through typical means. Some aetherborn ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity.

Aetherborn Names

Most aetherborn have walked the world for countless years and have gone by many names in that time. Some yet hold the same Lemyrian name they were assigned upon creation long ago, while others translate this name to common or choose new names for themselves that they feel express who they are at their core. Those that have chosen to join modern civilization often take more traditional names as well.

Aetherborn Names (Chosen): Flame Burns Bright, Chill of Winter, Stone Remembers Much, Gale Yet Wanders, Tides Cleanse Sins, Storm Seeks Vengeance

Aetherborn Names (Lemyrian): Aedyn, Syvala, Tyros, Rhenyr, Kheldyn, Dwynen, Mythryn

Aetherborn Traits

Your aetherborn character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects the purpose for which your character was created.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

A typical aetherborn is over two thousand years old, though many have spent most of that time in magical stasis. There may be unknown facilities in some distant ruin where new aetherborn are yet created, and may therefore be younger than that. The maximum aetherborn lifespan remains a mystery; so far, aetherborn have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.

Alignment

Due to their strong sense of duty and loyalty, aetherborn often gravitate towards lawful alignments. They value order and structure, and often have a code of conduct or set of rules they adhere to. They may prioritize their own goals and interests over those of others, but they are not necessarily opposed to helping or working with others if it serves their greater purpose.

Size

Aetherborn are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Constructed Resilience

You were created to have remarkable fortitude, represented by the following benefits:

• You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage.
• You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe.
• You are immune to disease.
• You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Sentry’s Rest

When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.

Magic Resistance

You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Specialized Design

You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice.

Languages

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