Homebrew Ethereal Morphae Species Details
The existence of an Ethereal Morphae began as a full Nightmare entity, a creation born of primal fear and darkness. Initially devoid of a true identity, it existed solely to haunt and torment, a manifestation of shadows and nightmares. However, its fate took a drastic turn when it encountered the Taken—a force of cosmic corruption known for assimilating and transforming other beings.
The Taken's influence began to merge with the Ethereal Morphae's Nightmare essence, creating a chaotic blend of powers within its form. Amidst this turbulent transformation, the Darkness, sensing a faint, almost imperceptible fragment of its original essence buried within the Nightmare, intervened. It forcefully brought this fragment to the forefront of the entity's consciousness.
This intervention by the Darkness granted the Ethereal Morphae a semblance of autonomy—a mind barely its own—and a purpose beyond mere torment. Though still deeply corrupted by its merged heritage, it retained a sliver of its former self, albeit twisted and reshaped by the forces that had engulfed it. No longer purely Nightmare, nor wholly Taken, it became something new and unprecedented.
Ethereal Morphae Traits
The Drifter, upon seeing Nefrítis Mórfosi, the Ethereal Morphae: "Well well well, you've gone and tangled yourself up with some real cosmic weirdness. A bit of Nightmare, a dash of Taken, and a whole lot of Lubraean wrapped up in one mean-looking package. You've given me the creeps, sister, and that ain't easy to do."Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Ethereal Morphae mature at a slower rate than humans, reaching adulthood around 50 years old. They can live up to 1000 years.
Alignment
Ethereal Morphae often exhibit chaotic alignments due to their unpredictable nature, influenced by their Nightmare and Taken origins.
Size
Ethereal Morphae stand between 18 and 24 feet tall and have slender, athletic builds. Your size is Huge.
Speed
Your base walking, climbing, and swimming speed is 40 feet.
Multi-Faceted Vision
Your six eyes arranged in two horizontal rows grant you advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. You can also see into different spectrums of light, revealing hidden creatures and objects that are invisible or magically concealed. You have 20ft of truesight and 60ft of darkvision.
Psychic Resonance
Your presence induces fear and uncertainty among adversaries. You can use your action to unleash a psychic resonance, forcing creatures of your choice within 30 feet of you to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be frightened of you until the end of your next turn.
Ethereal Presence
Your presence is shrouded in ethereal dark mist that enhances your abilities and unnerves your foes. You can use your action to activate your Ethereal Presence, which lasts for 1 minute or until you dismiss it (no action required). While your Ethereal Presence is active, you gain the following benefits:
The ethereal darkness grants you advantage on Intimidation checks Creatures have disadvantage on Insight checks made to discern your intentions. You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in dim light or darkness. Imposes disadvantage on attempts to detect you. Attackers have disadvantage on attack rolls against you. If you are hit by an attack, this trait is suppressed until the start of your next turn.
Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Primordial (Nightmare influence), and Abyssal (Taken influence).
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