Homebrew Umbran Species Details

Umbrans are a mysterious race native to the dark and foreboding realm of Verenthia. Born from the shadows that shroud their homeland, they possess an otherworldly allure and an innate connection to the ever-shifting darkness that permeates their world. 

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Ethereal Shadows

Physically, Umbrans vary widely in appearance, reflecting the diversity of their fractured realm. They typically have slender builds and pale, almost translucent skin, which seems to shimmer with an ethereal sheen in the faint light of Verenthia's perpetual twilight. Their eyes, however, are their most striking feature, glowing with an otherworldly radiance that seems to pierce through the darkness. 

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Shadowy Elegance

Umbrans move with a grace and fluidity that is almost hypnotic to behold, their movements as silent and elusive as the shadows themselves. They are adept at blending into their surroundings, disappearing into the darkness at will and reappearing with a disconcerting suddenness. 

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Enduring Unity

Despite their enigmatic nature, Umbrans possess a strong sense of community and kinship, forged through the shared struggles of life in Verenthia's unforgiving landscape. They are fiercely loyal to their own kind and will go to great lengths to protect their homeland from the encroaching darkness that threatens to consume it. 

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Arcane Essence

Umbrans are naturally attuned to the arcane energies that permeate Verenthia, and many pursue paths of magic and mysticism in their quest to unlock the secrets of their world. Others, however, are drawn to the thrill of adventure and exploration, seeking to uncover the hidden wonders and forgotten truths that lie buried beneath the shadows of their realm. 

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Twilight Sanctuary

Though their origins may be shrouded in mystery, Umbrans possess a resilience and determination that belies their ethereal nature. They are survivors, forged in the crucible of Verenthia's darkness, and they will stop at nothing to ensure that their homeland endures, casting light into the darkest corners of their world and driving back the shadows that threaten to engulf it. 

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Creating a Umbran Character 

When creating an Umbran add this additional details

 

Umbran Traits

You have the following Traits

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.

Darkvision

Accustomed to the perpetual twilight of Verenthia, 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.

Shadow Step

 As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see that is in dim light or darkness. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Umbral Resistance

You have resistance to necrotic damage.

Blend with Shadows

You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.