Homebrew Celestian Species Details

The Celestians were basically born from legend, and are one of the oldest races in Seratoth. They are as old as the first organized religious ceremonies and were initially believed to be messengers from the gods or omens of things to come. They can be born to parents of any race, and are sometimes born without any prior conception. This makes Celestians prime targets for oracles and diviners.

Cosmically Touched

Celestians, like Genasi, exemplify features of external energy. Instead of the elemental powers, like Genasi, Celestians take on the energy of the sun, the moon, and the stars. Each variant carries different traits, and although each is different in many ways, Celestians often find comfort in each other, despite their heritages

Sunblessed

The Sunblessed are the most powerful and carry natural bravado in nearly everything they do. They are synonymous with passion and love, but also chaos. Sunblessed are often found as knights in kingdoms or military commanders. It is also not uncommon to see them in roles of local government, such as the mayor of a town.

Moonblessed

The Moonblessed are reclusive folk and prefer to stand in the shadows, whether that be to plot and scheme, or merely just personal preference. Notably, they share a special connection with the moon, more than even druids and clerics who devote their lives to the worship of the moon.

Starblessed

The Starblessed are the most glamorous of the Celestians. Their bodies are pitch-black, and speckled with white, and resemble the stars on a clear night. Starblessed make good diplomats and bards, due to their naturally charismatic nature.

 

Celestian Traits

Your attunement with the heavenly bodies grants you the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2

Size

Your height may vary slightly based on your heritage, but most range from 5 to 6 feet. Your size is medium.

Age

Celestians, in comparison to humans, mature at roughly the same rate. However, Celestians live almost twice as long as humans and can live to be up to 250 years old.

Attunement with the Cosmos

You gain proficiency in the Religion skill and learn the Guidance Cantrip.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

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

Subrace

Your unnatural relationship with the cosmos means that your brethren are not necessarily just as you are. When you were born, the universe chose one of its three main aspects for you to take after: the sun, the moon, or the stars beyond. You may choose which aspect you would like as your subrace to this class.

Sunblessed

The Sunblessed are one of the 3 types of Celestian in Seratoth. Their skin is a pale, shimmering yellow, often becoming a collage of reds and oranges as they age. Their personalities tend to be bolder than their Moonblessed or Starblessed counterparts, and their force of will is more potent than anyone around them. For better or worse, they tend to be fiery, but that does not mean they are all the same. Some Sunblessed prefer to live a quiet life, and take on a more assertive role in a village, rather than go to war as a soldier. Despite this, Sunblessed are incredible companions, and to befriend one now guarantees you a loyal friend for the rest of your life. As a Sunblessed, you gain access to the following racial traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution increases by 1

Solar Flare

The sun has passed a fraction of its immense strength onto you. You may cast the Sacred Flame cantrip.

Spirit of the Sun

The sun has imprinted itself into your soul, allowing you to temporarily shield yourself from its strength. As a reaction to an attack, you may gain resistance to fire and radiant damage until the start of your next turn. You may do this a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.

Moonblessed

The Moonblessed are one of 3 types of Celestian in Seratoth. Moonblessed tend to be quieter than their Sunblessed and Starblessed counterparts. Often, they will lead introspective lives as philosophers or scholars, and many believe their cosmic connection to be the strongest of the three Celestians. Their skin tends to be darker, but not as black as the void portrayed on the Starblessed. Somewhere on their bodies, there is an image of a moon, which constantly changes depending on the current phase of the current moon. As a Moonblessed, you gain access to the following racial traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 1

Shared Lunacy

Your psychic connection with the moon allows you to pass that connection on to others, whether they can handle it or not. You gain access to the Mind Sliver cantrip. (Author's note: you will have to add Mind Sliver to your sheet manually)

Psychic Projection

Your will is powerful enough to suffer creatures even when that threat does not exist. When you deal psychic damage to a creature, you may use a reaction to change that damage into acid, fire, cold, thunder, or lightning damage. You may do this a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.

Starblessed

The Starblessed are one of 3 types of Celestian in Seratoth. Starblessed tend to be a bit of a blend between the other Celestians, in the sense that although they are not as reclusive as the Moonblessed, but not as bold or outgoing as the Sunblessed. Starblessed often act as a guide to those in need and may take up roles as consuls and advisors, whether to other people or to royalty and matters of state. They are also known for their natural charisma, which makes them good bards. Famously, Starblessed have been known to attract crowds just by the patterns on their bodies alone, which resemble twinkling stars on a pitch-black night. Many scholars believe that the stars on a Starblessed's body, colloquially called their "Starmap", do correspond to the positions of the stars in any given night sky, but finding exactly where the location of any individual Starmap is and what portion of the sky, has been tricky, and thus, there is no concrete evidence yet that this is the case.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 1

Cosmic Beauty

Your body acts as a glimpse into the beautifully infinite expanses. You gain access to the Friends cantrip. (Author's note: you will have to add the Friends cantrip manually)

Soothing Starmap

The stars on your body guide people in a state of panic. As a bonus action, you may touch a creature within 5 feet of you to end the charmed or frightened condition on them. You may do this a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.

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