Homebrew Flügel Species Details

Bleeding comets haunt the astral seas. Each one raining down on nautiloids and spelljammers with no discrimination, slaughtering all on board. Emissaries of their Goddess' wrath, the Flügel march like archons of destruction... or at least that was their legacy. A legacy that is etched on many stone tablets strewn across the outer planes. The unfortunate reality, however, is if there was any truth to these tales, they are from an age long past.

If Aasimar are the Angels of the Land, then the Flügel are the Angels of the Stars. Flügel, pronounced (fl-oo-gel), are a wondrous sort in every sense of the word bearing multiple wingspans, a halo of ever-moving arcane energy, and an obsessive fascination with the unknown.

There are not many in number but they are usually documenting all they can or retrieving printings of books that are not yet in their archives. So, if you have trouble finding any information on the many planes that litter the astral sea then a Flügel archive is your best bet.

— Byren Lerdge, Extraplanar Bounty Hunter

Some long life species still pass the tales of bloodshed and as a result some still look upon the Flügel with disgust. Although their nature is clear to the newer generations this narrative of 'God-Killers' comes with a fleshed out world along with it. Flügel were born by and made to spill blood as they stood at the front line in the Crimson Crusade, a war that rid all the gods from Callistra plunging all mortals into a faithless abyss. They say that someone or something behind the scenes have filled the power vacuum and whatever 'it' is has bestowed a halo upon the Flügel to act not only as a reward but shackles that satiate their blood-lust. Shackles that only the unknown has a key to, an unknown that the Flügel desperately try to uncover.

Angelic Grace

By the nature of their physiology, the Flügel bare many celestial features some unique to an individual and some universal to their kind. The common features that are present amongst all Flügel are the following: two pairs of wings adorning the hips and head respectively, a halo of arcane energy baring a unique pattern, and pupils that shimmer white light. This is eye-catching enough as is, but even more so when you realize that their hair and eye color come in the entire spectrum of color their wings of varying shades as well. Some Flügel have even more unique qualities about them, further adding to their otherworldly nature.

Roll a d6 to get a physical quirk, or multiple. You may also choose manually.

Roll (d6)	Result
1	Your pupils have a abnormal shape.
2	You have a third set of wings that span from your back.
3	Your halo is missing or invisible.
4	Your hair is a vertical gradient of two colors that hold a faint glow.
5	Your halo moves and fluctuates in correlation with your emotions.
6	Your wings have a metallic sheen and color.

 

An Obsession

Although some say the Flügel have replaced one obsession with another, it is plain as day that they have always been a species of excess. A Flügel fixates on knowledge of various fields. Some find themselves fawning over fauna whilst others arch their lives around the arcane. Whatever the flavor, knowledge is of utmost priority to a Flügel and as a result their Astral Archives typically serve as their homes.

The above mentioned focus is typical of a Flügel to adopt from their environment, but not necessarily ingrained. Some Flügel even find themselves on the material plane on rare occasion and those that do sometimes come to find a different object of obsession. Some Flügel do everything they can to receive praise from others whilst some find a habit of acquiring heads of beasts to quench their thirst.

Flügel Traits

Flügel share certain racial traits as a result of their celestial descent.

Ability Score Increase

Choose an ability score to increase by 1, and another by 2.

Age

Flügel mature at the same rate as humans but live even longer than most elves do. Most Flügel see their natural expiration at about 1,000 years of age.

Size

Flügel are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Wings of Waste

Thanks to your divine bloodline you have been granted magical wings that adorn your hips and allow you to easily fly and maneuver in the air. You have a magical flying speed of 30 feet and can levitate.

Burden by Blood

A radiance of an age long past resides in you for better or worse. When you become the target of any spell or ability you are considered a celestial in addition to a humanoid.

Divine Legacy

You know the guidance cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the identify 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 detect thoughts spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. You can only cast a spell this way once per long rest, otherwise you must expend an appropriate spell slot for further casting. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Celestial and two extra languages. Flügel are people of obsession, some with war, some with secrets, and some with relationships. All different obsessions with the same bar for entry, language.