Homebrew Kor (2024) Species Details

Deeply reverent of the land and its sacred sites, the nomadic kor live a sparse existence defined by their constant travels. Masters of ropes and hooks, they scale sheer cliffs and cross yawning chasms with such skill and agility that they sometimes seem almost to take flight. Perhaps because of their chaotic lifestyle, kor society places value on order and community. They emphasize a structured, harmonious community with strong traditions binding its members together.

Kor are tall, slender humanoids with light hair and gray, blue-gray, or ivory skin. All kor have slightly pointed ears, and males have short, fleshy barbels on their chins. They paint softly glowing geometric patterns on their faces and bodies, suggestive of the shapes and design of the hedrons that appear across Zendikar. Their clothing tends to leave their arms and shoulders free to facilitate climbing, and they keep most of their gear in pouches and slings at their waists.

The kor have a nonverbal language of hand signs and gestures that allows communication despite significant distance (particularly when augmented with whirling ropes) or howling winds. They also use this sign language among themselves when they wish to avoid being overheard, giving rise to misguided rumors that they are incapable of speech. When they do speak, they typically use as few words as possible to convey their meaning.

Kor (2024) Traits

Kor are athletic climbers, known for their use of rope to swing and climb through the dizzying vertical terrain of Zendikar. Your kor character has these traits.

Age

Kor mature at the same rate as humans and live about as long

Alignment

Most kor are lawful good, with a strong dedication to community and the traditions of their ancestors.

Size

Kor average nearly 6 feet tall, but are much lighter and more slender than humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a climbing speed of 30 feet as long as you are not encumbered or wearing heavy armor

Kor Climbing

You have proficiency in the Athletics and Acrobatics skills.

Lucky Footwork

When you fail a Dexterity saving throw, you can use your reaction to roll a d4 and add it to the save, potentially turning the failure into a success. You can't use this reaction if you're prone or your speed is 0.

Brave

You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, and communicate in the silent speech of the kor.