Homebrew Aetherborn Species Details

Culture and Society

Aetherborn society is diverse and multifaceted, reflecting their unique blend of elemental magic and advanced technology. They often live in enclaves scattered throughout the Shattered Archipelago, integrating seamlessly into the various cultures while maintaining their own traditions. Aetherborn are known for their deep sense of duty to maintain the balance of elemental forces and their aptitude for innovation and invention.

Aetheric Guilds: Many Aetherborn belong to specialized guilds that focus on different aspects of their heritage, such as elemental manipulation, technological innovation, or the preservation of ancient knowledge. These guilds serve as centers of learning and community for Aetherborn and often collaborate with other races and factions across the archipelago.

Elemental Festivals: Aetherborn celebrate several unique festivals that honor their elemental heritage. These festivals are marked by displays of magical prowess, technological exhibitions, and communal rituals designed to strengthen the bond between the Aetherborn and the elemental forces.

Elder Councils: Each Aetherborn enclave is typically governed by a council of elders, who are revered for their wisdom and experience. These councils make decisions that affect the community and ensure that the Aetherborn uphold their responsibility to the balance of the archipelago.

Aetherborn Traits

There are many racial traits.

Aetheric Affinity

Choose one of the following elemental affinities: Air, Earth, Fire, or Water. You gain resistance to the chosen element's damage type (Air = Lightning, Earth = Acid, Fire = Fire, Water = Cold).

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence increases by 2, and your Dexterity or Wisdom increases by 1.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.

Elemental Manipulation

You know one cantrip of your choice from the following list: gust (Air), mold earth (Earth), control flames (Fire), or shape water (Water). Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this cantrip.

 

Aether Step

As a bonus action, you can momentarily phase into the Aether, a parallel dimension of pure elemental energy and advanced technology. You can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.