Homebrew Dythari (Dy-tel-quessir) Species Details

"I have never imagined such beauty existed,”  Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams.The companions stood on a high cliff over the fabled city of Qualinost. 

Four slender spires rose from the city’s corners like glistening spindles, their brilliant white stone marbled with shining silver. Graceful arches, swooping from spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird lighting on them might overthrow the balance. These glistening arches were the city’s only boundaries; there was no wall around Qualinost. The elven city opened its arms lovingly to the wilderness.

— Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, Dragons of Autumn Twilight

Elves are known to be mystical and different and hold many secrets that outdated much of Human history. Even with written down history only so much of it can be truly believable as even the proud elves themselves mistake much of history as just a fairy tale or something to keep the children in line. But even in the many planes of existence, there are secrets only the gods know of.

Beauty and Jealousy  

Elves rumored to be a true descendant from Corellon the Creator of Elves making them be seen as the true children of God. With Bronze-Colored Skin with golden eyes and blonde hair, they stood out from the crowd, making them seem Godly. As it was uncommon but not unheard of, it has been seen for them to have red hair and even human colored eyes.

Dythari's have always stood taller than their brothers and sister's from other Elven races but typically the females would range from 5'1" anywhere up to 5'10" while the males have been seen to stretch to 7 feet. Their bodies would normally be very fit and it was very uncommon for a Dythari to weigh more than 200lbs, but had a reputation for being stronger but less durable than other elves. This was not necessarily the case for all Dythari, however.

The First

Dythari were beings that were connected with the long lineages of Sun Elves and Metallic Dragons, causing their life span to stretch further than most races. The oldest Dythari is 2800 years old causing him to hold much knowledge about past events letting their clan survive the ever-changing world. Having been a result of a Dragon and Elf falling in love caused the creation of the Dythari.

The loremasters for the Dythari have even spoken that the dragon itself was Corellon himself and came to the Mortal Plane to have some fun but because of his infertility, he never expected his fun to create a whole new life. Corellon enjoyed the form of the Sun Elves but when not walking on two legs he would soar the skies as a Dragon of the Metallic Race. With this unique development, the first Mother of the Dythari's escaped from the Sun Elves as they look poorly on any mixed breeding even if with a higher Race such as the Dragons. Many viewed that she should be allowed to stay, but which caused a split in the clan and only a handful of them broke apart from the Sun Elves. 

Home

Pushed away from the home they lived the new clan left the island they were part of and came to the mainland hoping to find refuge with other brethren. With much disappointment no one would accept them as they seemed to close in appearances with the Drow causing many to be afraid. As time passed the First Born of the Dythari began to grow at an accelerated pace where at the end of the year the boy was already looking the young age of 5. With the fast-paced events the mother never had gotten the chance to name the boy but decided to give him the name of Corellon like his father but with her last name Irithyl. With this quick development came with a high intelligence level that some said was a parting Gift from his father, the Creator of Elves. His speech was clear as day in a months breath and his body grew tougher as they kept moving.

By the 2nd year, the clan found a mountain boarding the sea allowing them to live in caves to stay safe from elements. No shy of the sea the Elves begin to fish and with the warm weather felt at home and slowly began to set up camp. Corellon Irithyl Was now standing tall at the age of 2 but the body of a 10-year-old. The concern came with this as the elders worried he might die early because of this accelerated growth. 

The Foolish and The Strong

Corellon Irithyl as grown to the mature age of 25 in a short span of a few years but the moment he hit this age his body begins to age like that of a normal Elf. Even with the great growth, his emotional state was fitting for his age maybe even greater then it should've been. Having grown around Sun Elves the boy thought himself to be one as well, but as they grew more comfortable and secured in their lives others races nearby began to notice. 

A great storm was passing which caused all the Elves to hide deep in the caves to escape the weather and wait for its passing. Diving deeper into the tunnels caused fear for some but most of the warriors all take charge and guided them safely inside. Sitting up camp the clan never expected to be troubled so deep inside, especially with such trained guards. As the days passed by scouts would keep the report on the weather which lasted for what seemed like a fortnight. As their patience grew thin many begin to dive deeper into the tunnels to stretch their legs. Having gone far from their camp they ended up discovering a pack of Goblins and many variants. Out of shock, they left in a manner that would leave an easy pace to the clan. 

Reporting back to the clan the scarred members began to get frantic as the clan chose to stay and keep guard as the weather was still too harsh. With no sun to keep track of days they begin to lose count of how long they stayed in the caves. But it was only a day after those clansmen traveled to deep in the caves. As if everyone begins to end their day the sound of war drums and chanting echoed throughout the caves. The noise made many panic and others begin defenses, the clan itself only had a number of 100 and only 20 of those were warriors and only 2 knowing combat magic. With the arrival of the Goblins, they didn't wait to attack, firing arrows and small scale magic as the caves weren't large enough for anything larger. The battle lasted hours, but as quivers grew empty, and the Mages Mana grew Depleted, the goblins pushed harder slaying one after another pushing deep in the clan. 

As the Goblins begin to slay those who couldn't fight on the front lines one stood up, the Mother of Corellon. She pushed her child away with the fleeing families to cast a spell that made her body glow so brightly that he couldn't stare for long. The mother self-sacrificed herself causing her inner Mana to act as a mana bomb killing the majority of the goblins which would cause a cave in. The cave begins to collapse all around the survivors and the goblin army, Corellon not wanting to leave his mother would rush towards her. Pushing in to deep the cave collapsed behind him blocking him from his clan and putting him in front of the Goblin army.

With the army pushing towards the rocks he would scavenge nearby bodies for whatever he could to defend himself with. Not having much training with the sword he watched all the warriors practice these past 3 years and were quite adept in the sword which would hopefully be enough for some Goblins. The first Goblin scout spotted in and would go in for the kill, not ever having to kill anything besides fish he tried slashing which wasn't deep enough. The goblin would pounce on him pushing him to the ground and going in for a bite to the throat. With his better build, he was able to push him off and survive the first encounter, but by this time the vanguard was there and was already surrounding him. 

The Goblins all begin to scream and started chanting, Goblins begin to rush young Corellon and he was able to get a couple but as more kept coming more made more cuts on his body. After slaying 5 Goblins a large shadow begins to move forward towards him. Never seeing one but only hearing stories, he could immediately tell that what was in front of him was no other than an Orc. His voice was deep and impossible to understand, the swing was wide but fast, the first attack would connect with Corellon cracking multiple bones and throwing him against the walls of the cave. Being too weak to stand up the Goblins begin to approach him to finish the job, looking up to defend himself he would catch the face of his lifeless mother lying across him. The seeing of her face caused a rage that he has never experienced before, his body felt as if it was on fire. His skin boiled as if it was killing of any impurity and with that thought, his skin begins to shine bright like gold. Bones broke and healed immediately causing pain out of this world but it would end a flash as his body kept healing. Within in seconds he would be looking down on this Goblin army, confused he would look down further to see scales, Golden Scales and a body he didn't recognize. The Goblins began to flee but the Orc would charge him, unfamiliar with this change the only thought he had was to bite and bite hard. 

The King

With the death of Corellon's Mother and his true awakening, he leads his clan to the lands they needed and protected them. As he grew he begin to understand his power and what is withheld. The first ability he learned he had was the power to perform a ritual to turn other Sun Elves into the same race he was. As he performed this on the sole survivors he explained to them the things he has understood so far and what to expect. The clan left the caves by the shores and made their way to a more suitable home for their Clan. 

Corellon would mature and nurture the clan for the next 1000 years allowing them to grow to a larger size but secluded from the rest of the world. 

 

Hidden Realms

Most Dythari dwell in small to medium sized villages hidden among in the desert among canyons or other rocky structures. They were known to mostly hunt game but weren't shy of tending the lands using magic to support themselves. With their unique race, they weren't afraid to pillage other villages that begin to settle to closely which they would loot afterward to sustain their clan if need be. 

If one was to ever leave their clan they were forced to never speak of their race or the secrets they held. A curse was placed upon their soul toensuree if anything was to be leaked the member would be killed by such curse. 

 

Exploration and Adventure

Dythari that left the nest would have the eager to explore the world and the only way they saw fit to do so was to take up adventuring. Being a race they could live forever they can enjoy centuries of exploration and discovery. The difference of Human society excited the wanderlust Elves making them stay close to large trading hub cities. Dytheri also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some might join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become champions of moral causes.

They are more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art, elves can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. They reply to petty insults with disdain and to serious insults with vengeance.

The Dythari are known to always stand in the way of danger, always wanting to push themselves in front. They will always try to solve an issue with words if the situation needs it, but they do not fear using violence as an answer. The Dythari believe retreat shows weakness and are known to charge in even if the result would be a loss. With their martial spirit,9 they have developed skills with the sword and other martial weapons.

HAUGHTY BUT GRACIOUS

Although they can be haughty, elves are generally gracious even to those who fall short of their high expectations—which is most non-elves. Still, they can find good in just about anyone.

Dwarves. “Dwarves are dull, clumsy oafs. But what they lack in humor, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that approaches elven quality.”

Halflings. “Halflings are people of simple pleasures, and that is not a quality to scorn. They’re good folk, they care for each other and tend their gardens, and they have proven themselves tougher than they seem when the need arises.”

Humans. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have accomplished, and you have to appreciate their achievements. If only they could slow down and learn some refinement.”

Elf Names

Elves are considered children until they declare themselves adults, some time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names.

On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists between male names and female names; the groupings here reflect only general tendencies. In addition, every elf bears a family name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version.

Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin, Thia, Vall

Male Adult Names: Adran, Aelar, Aramil, Arannis, Aust, Beiro, Berrian, Carric, Enialis, Erdan, Erevan, Galinndan, Hadarai, Heian, Himo, Immeral, Ivellios, Laucian, Mindartis, Paelias, Peren, Quarion, Riardon, Rolen, Soveliss, Thamior, Tharivol, Theren, Varis

Female Adult Names: Adrie, Althaea, Anastrianna, Andraste, Antinua, Bethrynna, Birel, Caelynn, Drusilia, Enna, Felosial, Ielenia, Jelenneth, Keyleth, Leshanna, Lia, Meriele, Mialee, Naivara, Quelenna, Quillathe, Sariel, Shanairra, Shava, Silaqui, Theirastra, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia

Family Names (Common Translations): Amakiir (Gemflower), Amastacia (Starflower), Galanodel (Moonwhisper), Holimion (Diamonddew), Ilphelkiir (Gemblossom), Liadon (Silverfrond), Meliamne (Oakenheel), Naïlo (Nightbreeze), Siannodel (Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)

Dythari (Dy-tel-quessir) Traits

Your Dythari character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement.

True Form

The ability to shift to their Dragon form has been passed down for generations, but as time carried on fewer seem to carry this ability of the old gods. Chance of impure breeding has caused only those with the royal blood to be able to shift but occasionally rarity appears. The dragons resemble that of the Race of Metallic Dragons, purer the blood higher the dragon race. The king of the Dythari is chosen if they awaken the Golden Dragon. Lower tiers of Royalty can be as low as Copper Dragons. And depending on the age with depending on what class dragon you are but none have achieved Ancient.  

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Although Dythari reaches physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. Dythari typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 2000 years old.

Alignment

Elves love freedom, variety, and self-expression, so they lean strongly toward the gentler aspects of chaos. They value and protect others’ freedom as well as their own, and they are more often good than not. The drow are an exception; their exile into the Underdark has made them vicious and dangerous. Drow are more often evil than not.

Size

Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have lean builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Trance

Elves don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is “trance.”) While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Dythrial. Dythrial is fluid, with similar styles of Elvish as it is based on that language. Taking the language of the dragons and mixing it with Elvish created Dythrial. The language is exotic and unique where only the elves or the dragons could dissect it and try to understand it.