Homebrew Ayakashi Species Details

 Ayakashi are a type of undead spirit that takes on an ethereal form after death, often spending years in a spiritual plane. They can, however, return to their original form, from before their death, through some kind of ritual, receiving another name from whoever summoned them, without retaining memories of their past life, thus becoming a near-perfect humanoid weapon. 

Appearance: Ayakashi assume the form they had before death upon receiving a new name, being able to almost perfectly mimic another species, even assuming some of its characteristics. The only thing that distinguishes an Ayakashi from other species are the dark spots with eyes that move independently and cover part of its body.

Nameless: Ayakashi receive their names from whoever summoned them, but they generally opt for short names, commonly receiving more than one name for each person they respond to.

Spiritual connection: Ayakashi, in their spiritual form, are often deceptive creatures that frequently attempt to capture or lure more people into joining them as spirits.

Ayakashi Traits

Ishiyakas share certain racial traits as a result of their past life descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.

Darkvision

Thanks to your time in the darkness, 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.

Undead Immunity

You are immune to necrotic damage.

Ghost Legacy

Starting at 2nd level, you can use your action to magically assume the shape of a beast that you have seen before as a living. You can use this features twice. You regain expanded uses when you finish a short or long rest.

Your level determines the beasts you can transform into, as shown in the Beast Shapes table. At 2nd level, for example, you can transform into any beast that has a challenge rating of 1/4 or lower that doesn't have a flying or swimming speed.

When using this ability, all the rules valid for "Wild Shape" for Druids, also apply.

 

 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and speek Infernal.