Homebrew Cipherian Species Details

Ciphrians are a race of mysterious, otherworldly entities who exist between the folds of reality, often seen as manifestations of chaotic energy and cosmic knowledge. Known for their enigmatic nature and an insatiable thirst for control and understanding, Ciphrians often make deals, manipulate dreams, and bend the laws of reality to their whims. Many describe them as beings of madness and brilliance, resembling geometric shapes with a single, ever-watching eye that gleams with infinite knowledge.

Ciphrians have no true physical form. In their natural state, they appear as floating, two-dimensional triangular beings, often glowing with an ethereal light, adorned with cryptic symbols and a large, singular eye. They float effortlessly through the air and often shift between dimensions, phasing in and out of existence. Their forms can be projected into three-dimensional reality, giving them a solid yet unsettling appearance.

When interacting with the Material Plane, some may take on a more humanoid form, but their true essence is always apparent—shimmering, distorted, and filled with an aura of chaos and control.

Cipherian Traits

The Cipherian Species has the following traits.

Ability score increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Ciphrians exist outside the normal bounds of time. They do not age in the conventional sense, and many are ageless or eternal, existing as long as they are tied to reality.

Alingment

Ciphrians are typically Chaotic Neutral, but they can lean toward either good or evil depending on their motivations. Their actions are often driven by curiosity, ambition, or a desire for control rather than a clear moral compass.

Size

In their native form, Ciphrians are no more than a few feet tall, appearing as floating geometric shapes. When taking on a more physical form, they are Medium creatures.

Minds Eye

Ciphrians possess an innate ability to perceive beyond the physical world. You have proficiency in the Arcana skill.

One Eye Open

Your central, ever-watching eye allows you to see through illusions and deception.