Etherians mature at a similar rate to humans, reaching adulthood in their late teens. However, their unique physiology allows them to live significantly longer, with a lifespan that can extend up to 150 years. Many Etherians view the passage of time with a philosophical lens, often reflecting on the experiences and knowledge gained throughout their long lives. They cherish their memories and often share stories of their past with younger generations, fostering a deep sense of community and tradition.

Etherians are Medium creatures, standing between 4 to 6 feet tall. Their slender and graceful forms are often reminiscent of the winds they embody, giving them an ethereal presence. Despite their delicate appearance, they possess a surprising strength and agility, allowing them to navigate their surroundings with ease. This combination of stature and elegance makes Etherians both striking and agile, often drawing the attention of those around them. Your size is Medium.

You possess an innate ability to momentarily flicker between the material and ethereal planes, making you a challenging target for your foes. When a creature makes an attack roll against you, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on that roll, causing your form to shimmer and distort just as the attack is made. This trait embodies your connection to the ethereal realm, allowing you to evade danger with grace. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses after finishing a long rest.

You have a natural connection to magic, allowing you to harness its power effortlessly. You know the Gust cantrip, manipulating small air currents. At 3rd level, you can cast Detect Magic once to sense magical auras, regaining this ability after a long rest. At 7th level, you gain Mirror Image to create illusory duplicates of yourself for protection. At 13th level, you can cast Blink to shift between planes, enhancing your evasiveness. Finally, at 17th level, you can cast Greater Invisibility Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Your mind is fortified against psychic attacks, granting you resistance to psychic damage. When you do suffer psychic damage, you can focus your mental energy to mitigate the pain, reducing the damage taken by an amount equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of 1). This ability can be used once per long rest, reflecting your innate mental strength and resilience against mental assaults.