Homebrew Celadrin Species Details

Celadrin were a planetouched race that resulted from the union of elves and eladrins. Many of the celadrins encountered outside of their homes were warriors, though they were also known for their skill as bards.

 

Description

 

Celadrins were of medium height and size. Celadrins resembled sun elves with the same golden-colored skin, but they also possessed gold eyes and flame-red hair. They preferred to wear brilliant robes, oftentimes fine silk with touches of silver and gold.

 

Abilities

 

Known to be quite dexterous and charismatic, but with a frail constitution, celadrins had a number of useful abilities. They could see in the dark and had resistance to fire and sleep spells and effects. They possessed a fiery gaze that let them occasionally cast a scorching ray from their eyes. They were most notable for their melodious voice however, which could influence beasts and humanoids alike.

Some rumors suggested that warlock bloodlines existed among the celadrin of Cormanthor, a rare example of warlock bloodlines among good races. The mixed blood of elves and eladrin seemed responsible for these powers.

 

Society

 

Celadrins were usually found living with sun elves, although a few were known to wander the world before eventually settling down in distant elven settlements.

They usually lived in communities with prominent temples to Hanali Celanil, and tended to venerate her as their patron deity, though they worshiped the entire

Seldarine pantheon as well.

When forced to fight, they were cautious warriors who tried to first learn as much of their enemy as possible.

They then used that to find the most optimum time and location to fight, using ambushes, stealth, and hit-and-run tactics. Celadrins preferred to use longswords, rapiers, and longbows and shortbows in a melee fight, and their wizards often used sleep spells due to their kin's resistance.

Other than reproducing amongst themselves, celadrins also propagated from the union of elves with eladrin, typically during the height of the summer solstice and consummated at Hanali Celanil's more wild revels.

 

History

 

It was said that many celadrins could trace their origin back to the height of Myth Drannor, a time of liberation and understanding. After the fall of Myth Drannor, celadrins moved to Deepingdale and Lake Sember. They also originated from other communities with prominent temples to Hanali Celanil, such as Evermeet and Evereska.'

The Church of the Winsome Rose had celadrin warlocks among its defenders. In the late 14th century DR, at least three had became eldritch theurges, who tried to restore love among elven races in Cormanthor.

During the same time period, one celadrin was also known to be a member of the Kaliesh-Erai, a psionic elven organization located in Evereska.

Celadrin Traits

Abilities

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma increases by 2 and Dexterity score increases by 1.

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 saves against being charmed and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Trance

You 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, Celestial and Elvish

Life Span

Celadrins live for centuries, but reach adulthood around the age of 100. They live up to 1000 years.

Size

They’re anywhere from 5'5 to 6'5

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flaming Eyes

You posses a fiery gaze that lets you occasionally cast a scorching ray from your glowing eyes.

Fire Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage

Melodic Voice

You have melodious voice that can influence others

Weapon Proficiency

You are proficient in longswords, rapiers, and longbows and shortbows.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Skill Bonuses

Skill Bonuses: +2 Nature, +2 History