Homebrew Akuma Species Details
Tieflings are instead called Akuma, and instead of being devilkin, they are descendants of a race called the Revenant. They are commonly distrusted and discriminated against due to their lineage. Akuma do not possess many of their Revenant ancestor’s traits to a point where it can be difficult to tell the difference between an Akuma and a Human at first glance. The undertone of their skin can vary from reds to blues. Across their body is an array of ridged and scaled plating that can range from extremely subtle to rather defined.
Akuma also have long pointed ears, and instead of five toes, possess four.
Akuma Traits
Akuma share certain racial traits as a result of their Revenant descent.House of Force Akuma
You are a descendant of the representatives of the working class, seen as the lowest of the houses, despite being one of the most impactful of all three. You are a work-horse, a mule, and possess the physique to match.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Size
Akuma descendants from the House of Force are much larger than their counterparts, ranging from 5 to 7 feet tall. They take on muscle much easier. Your size is Medium.
Revenant Legacy
Your enhanced physique and unique facial structure allows you to unhinge your jaw and split it apart, exposing a wide array of sharp teeth. You have proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Psionic Shout
Utilizing your abilities, you can unhinge your jaw beyond its limits like a blooming flower, emanating a blood curdling shout that can stun enemies in a radius of 10 ft.
Darkvision
Thanks to your Revenant heritage, 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.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to psychic damage.
House of Illusion Akuma
You are a descendant from the most powerful of houses. Your blood is cursed due to the corruption that took place a millennia ago, tainting your house and all that would descend from it.
Ability Score Increase
Your choice of skill among Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma can be increased by 2. Your Intelligence score increases by 1. Your Strength score decreases by 1.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to poison and psychic damage.
Sickly Immunity
You are much smaller and appear weaker than your peers. Your skin is pallid, and has a subtle green hue in certain areas. You can be a carrier of disease, but you are immune to its effects.
Superior Darkvision
Your darkvision has a radius of 120 feet.
Corrupted Magic
You know the Chill Touch cantrip.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice.
Size
Akuma are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
House of Wisdom Akuma
You are a descendant from the second most powerful house of the Revenant era, gifted with superior qualities of mind and magic.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom and Intelligence scores increase by 1.
Revenant Magic
You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Command spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Hold Person spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to psychic damage.
Darkvision
Thanks to your Revenant heritage, 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.
Size
Akuma are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and two additional languages of your choice.
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