Homebrew Crystalite Species Details

 

Have you ever seen a Cluster gem before? "Hodrick Said "This could bring entire fortune to our kingdom!"

"Yes, I wouldn't nee-.... Wait, do you see that?" Gertrude Said.

"By my beard, I don't believe me eyes.... A, living gem??"

Ronyk Feinheart, Chapter 43

 

Living Gems

The crystalites are a race most noted for the wild variance in appearance and ability. All at once beautiful and terrible, these beings of arcane origin do not form societies of their own and have no spoken language. Due to their enormous size and useful abilities, it is not uncommon to find crystalite held as slaves, especially in dwarf, gnome, and halfling societies.

Crystalite Personality

Crystalites, though their crystalline forms may not immediately convey sentience, possess a curious and evolving nature. Patient individuals who invest time and care can forge deep bonds with these rare beings. Some Crystalites exhibit an acute sensitivity to magic, making them enigmatic entities that only a select few dare approach. Those who successfully attune with them often gain profound insights into their own identities.

Among Crystalites, the hard-bodied individuals are renowned for their wild and assertive demeanor. Their natural temperament, once harnessed, makes them ideal for various roles, ranging from labor-intensive tasks to serving as formidable bodyguards for the elite nobility. Some are even bestowed as prestigious gifts to famed kings or queens, acting as vigilant sentries and guardians. The complex interplay between their magical essence and their wild traits creates a fascinating spectrum of personalities within the Crystalite community.

Varied race

Owing to their structure made of stone or gems, crystalites vary widely in appearance, most notably in color. This color determines much about their lives, including which societies will value them and what their abilities will be. Most crystalites are tall and slender but have also been known to take on stout forms.

Creation process

Crystalites can be created through a unique alchemical process that infuses gem clusters with arcane magic. The conditions during this process determine the crystalites characteristics. Liquid substances with magical properties serve as the foundation for their creation.

Quirks

Crystalites often display an odd personality trait or two, given how new they are to the world. The crystalite Quirks table contains example quirks.

Crystalite Quirks

Arcane Origins

The first crystalites emerged when a dwarven expedition discovered a hidden mine filled with magical gems. A colossal humanoid figure, known as the Primordial Gem, was found at the heart of the cluster. Dwarven miners, marveling at its magic-wielding abilities, named it the crystalites, eventually giving rise to the crystalite race.

Originally created as sentries and laborers, some crystalites gained sentience over time. While many remained loyal to their dwarven overlords, a few rebelled, choosing the path of nomadism and independence.

Crystalite Names

Crystalite, due to their nature like crystals of colour, size and rarity, they are mostly named after a gem or jewelry names and are thus sought after highly rich nobles, or poachers due to their rarity. They are given a name by an owner or companion.

Crystalite Names: Tourma, Diam, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, Emera, Sapphire

Crystalite Traits

Your Crystalite character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects the purpose for which your character was built.

Enchanted crystal

you know the shillelagh cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the detect magic spell as a 2nd-level 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 see invisibility spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Stone Body

As a solid construct, your stone body provides a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier doesn't affect this number). You can't wear light, medium, or heavy armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield's bonus as normal.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

A typical Crystalite is born of natural stone. The maximum lifespan remains a mystery; so far, crystalites have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.

Alignment

Crystalites are chaotic and neutral, primal beings unless under guidance by another race. the crystallite usually takes on the alignment of its master.

Size

Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier:

Size modifier = 2d6

Height = 5 feet + 10 inches + your size modifier in inches

Weight in pounds = 270 + (4 × your size modifier)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Gem Hearted

You were created to have remarkable fortitude, represented by the following benefits:

⦁ You have resistance to acid and poison damage, and you are immune to being poisoned.
⦁ You don't need to Breathe or sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep
⦁ You are immune to petrification.

Sentry’s Rest

When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.