Homebrew
Vor'keth
In the shadowy depths of the Underdark, a mysterious race known as the Vor'keth has emerged as a peculiar yet formidable force, dealing in the dark arts and blood magic. These enigmatic beings have formed an unholy alliance with the drow, becoming a strange but influential presence within the subterranean realms.
Appearance and Traits: The Vor'keth are a slim and pale-skinned race adorned with numerous metal piercings and hooks embedded into their flesh. These metallic connections serve a darker purpose, intertwining with their proficiency in blood magic. These beings are marked by a haunting beauty that contrasts with their sinister practices.
Religion and Deity: The Vor'keth follow the deity "Zerekoth," the Whispering Madness. Zerekoth embodies manipulation, secrets, and chaos. The Vor'keth revere Zerekoth as the source of their power and guidance in their nefarious dealings. Symbolized by a distorted mask with twisted features, Zerekoth's influence is channeled through secretive and shadowy rituals, often involving blood magic.
Alliance with the Drow: The reasons for the Vor'keth's alliance with the drow remain veiled in mystery. Some speculate shared interests in secrecy, subterfuge, and manipulation. Others believe Zerekoth has made pacts with the drow, offering power and knowledge in exchange for assistance in furthering dark goals. This alliance has made the Vor'keth a significant force in the Underdark, trafficking in slaves and secrets, spreading chaos in their wake.
Perception by Other Races: The Vor'keth's practices are shunned and feared, considered blasphemous and dangerous. Operating in the shadowy depths, they conduct sinister rituals and weave dark plots, all in the name of Zerekoth, the Whispering Madness.
Conclusion: The Vor'keth, drow allies and practitioners of forbidden blood magic, stand as an ominous force in the depths of the Underdark. Their origin, marked by an alliance with a dark deity, and their haunting practices make them both formidable and feared by other races dwelling in the subterranean realms.
Vor'keth Traits
Your Vor'keth character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of Voe'keth refinement.
Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old.
Size
Vor'keth range from 6 to over 7 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Surperior Darkvision
Honed by the lightless depths of the Underdark, you possess superior darkvision. You can see in darkness as if it were dim light, allowing you to perceive details up to 120 feet away as if you were in a dimly lit environment. Your vision in darkness is monochromatic, revealing only shades of gray.
Blood Magic Affinity
You have an innate connection to blood magic. You have advantage on saving throws against spells or effects that involve blood manipulation or mind control. You also gain proficiency in the Medicine skill, as you are skilled in unders
Metallic Resilience
The metal piercings and hooks embedded in your flesh provide some protection. You have resistance to piercing damage.
Sunlight Sensitivity
Sunlight Sensitivity: You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
Bloodbound Ritual
Choose one of the following benefits during a long rest
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.
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