Homebrew Hylian Species Details

History

Just as Elves trace their origins to the Fey, Hylians trace their origins to the Celestials. But unlike Aasimar, Hylians are not of Celestial blood. Hylians used to be humans that long ago were chosen by the Goddess Hylia to carry her blessing, and do her bidding.

Society

The most prominent and major home of the Hylians is the iconic Kingdom of Hyrule, formerly the nameless Surface. It is where the ancestors of the Hylians, the people who lived among the goddess Hylia, resided during the Era of the Goddess Hylia. Living among Her Grace in the unnamed land, they had magical powers that passed down to their descendants. When a massive war broke out across the Surface and the goddess took up battle with the demon king Demise, she sent the human survivors into the sky on the outcrop of earth that became known as Skyloft. It is not until after they rediscover the Surface thousands of years later that the Kingdom of Hyrule is established by Hylia's descendants and becomes the home of the Hylian race once more. Hyrule faces several subsequent invasions, namely at the hands of Ganon, an incarnation of Demise's hatred. The Hylians are able to suppress these attacks through their military; their legendary hero, Link; and, occasionally, divine intervention. However, the events of The Wind Waker spell brought an end to Hyrule. Sunk beneath the Great Sea, ancient Hyrule is lost forevermore. The remaining Hylians established New Hyrule.

Physical Description

A typical hylian stands between 5 and 6 feet, and weighs from 125 to 250 pounds. Hylian skin shades range from nearly black to very pale. Hair grows from the scalp in one color from black, blonde, various shades of red and brown, navy blue, and sparsely more exotic hues—but in most cases, hair gradually fades into gray and white starting from about middle age. Males often but don't always grow hair from the lower part of their face. Hylians bear small ears that extend from either side of their head, like gerudo. These ears often end in upwardly-protruding points.

Almost all hylian features are inherited from parents or grandparents, with few if any random mutations seen in offspring.

Hylians reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live beyond a century.

Hylian Names

Hylian names encompass many styles and originate from diverse cultures, but each is most likely comprised of two syllables. Surnames are rarely used except for nobles or royalty.

Male: Beedle, Dampé, Daphnes, Error, Gaepora, Groose, Gulley, Gustaf, Ingo, Jovani, Kafei, Link, Mutoh, Sakon, Talon

Female: Agitha, Amei, Anju, Aryll, Cremia, Karane, Linkle, Irene, Marcy, Mallara, Malon, Peatrice, Romani, Telma, Tetra, Zelda

Art Credit: [TOTK] 'Hylian with a Pearl Earring' by me [OC] by Galaxystt  on reddit.

Hylian Traits

Your Hylian character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of the goddess Hylia's Blessing

Age

 

Hylians reach adulthood around the same age as Humans and live up to 100 years.

Size

Hylians range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have human-like builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have decent vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 30 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.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Fairy's Protection

When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

Triforce Affinity

Choose one of the Triforce affinity options below. Thereafter, you gain a blessing from the goddess Hylia associated with that piece of the Triforce.

Triforce of Courage. You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself.

Triforce of Power. You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the restrained condition on yourself.

Triforce of Wisdom. You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself.

Hylia's Blessing

You know one cantrip of your choice from the cleric spell list. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for it.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.