Homebrew Zorkarii Species Details

The Zorkarii are a humanoid species standing at 6 to 8 feet tall, with a lean and muscular build, large hands and feet, and curved tusks protruding from their lower jaws. They are deeply connected to voodoo magic, using it to communicate with spirits, cast spells, and even manipulate the elements around them. They tend to live in tribes adapted to their specific environment, and while they can be fierce defenders of their homes and families, they are also known to be peaceful and welcoming to outsiders who show respect and courtesy.

Legend has it that the Zorkarii were once a peaceful and reclusive tribe of forest dwellers, deeply connected to the magic of the earth. They were skilled hunters and gatherers, but they also had a profound understanding of voodoo magic, which they used to communicate with the spirits of the forest and protect their homes from harm.

One day, a powerful sorcerer and his army attacked the Zorkarii village, seeking to destroy them and claim their power. Despite their best efforts, the Zorkarii were no match for the sorcerer's dark magic and his horde of monsters. With the last of their magic, a witch doctor cast a powerful spell, calling upon the spirits of the forest and the elements themselves. The spell was so powerful that it tore open a rift in the fabric of reality, sending the surviving Zorkarii hurtling through time and space.

When they emerged on the other side, they found themselves in a new land, far from their home. Here, they discovered a world teeming with life and magic, and they set about adapting to their new environment. Over time, they evolved to better suit their new surroundings, developing their distinctive tusks, leaner bodies, and deep connection to voodoo magic.

Today, the Zorkarii live in tribes scattered across the world, each one adapted to the specific environment in which they reside. They still retain their deep respect for the magic of the earth, and they continue to use their voodoo magic to communicate with the spirits of the world around them. And though they may have been forced from their home, they have managed to thrive in their new world, becoming a powerful and respected force in the world of magic.

Zorkarii Traits

As a zorkarii, you have certain traits in common with fellow members of your race.

Ability Score Increase

The Zorkarii are an ancient and wise species, with a long history of living in harmony with the natural world. Their wisdom and dexterity are honed through centuries of practicing their craft, developing their skills in hunting, crafting, and other trades that require a steady hand and a sharp mind.

Size

Zorkarii tend to be larger than  humans at around 6-8 feet tall. Your size is medium

Speed

Your base speed is 30ft

Age

Zorkarii age rather slow reaching adulthood at 200. They than live fairly long up to 500 years.

Language

.The Zorkarii's natural intelligence, curiosity, and dedication to learning allow them to develop the ability to read and write many languages, including Common and Zorkarr.

Darkvision

Thanks to your voodoo blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Voodoo Resistence

Due to your ties with the voodoo your mind has been reinforced giving you resistance to psychic damage

Voodoo Initiate

You know the 1 cantrip from either schools of necromancy or evocation. Starting at 3rd level, you can choose a 1st level spell from either the school or necromancy or evocation to cast with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can choose a 2nd level spell from either the school or necromancy or evocation to cast with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast the first or second level spell with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells with any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Your spellcasting ability for these spells is Wisdom when you cast them with this trait.