Homebrew Aesir Species Details

At the highest of Ygdrassil, far above the sky and clouds where the world looks smaller, the air is thin and the frigid winds howl, dwell the mighty Aesir. Few folk can claim to have seen an Aesir, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. The Aesir wander a rich realm of grasslands, light, and cold. Their bodies look as the human body but they have great physical power. Their spirits take after the nine realm, making them nomads who wander from plane to plane. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of war, leaving each Aesir with the responsibility to earn his or her own place in the world or die trying.

World Explorers

Being an advanced civilization, the Aesir interacted with various other races and cultures. Among those known included the Centaurs, the Dragons, the Giants, the Goliaths, and the ancient human empires. Their encounters with other groups helped the Aesir build a higher reputation for themselves, earning respect from the other races, while also making them enemies of some. As children, The Aesir are taught about the many races, including even learning their languages.

 

Ale, Fights and Knowledge

For Aesir, competition exists only when it is supported by a level playing field. Competition measures talent, dedication, and effort. Those factors determine survival ability across all the realms, not reliance on magic items, money, or other elements that can tip the balance one way or the other. The Aesir happily rely on such benefits, but they are careful to remember that such an advantage can always be lost.  Also most competitions between the Aesir becomes drinking contests.

This trait manifests most strongly when the Aesir interact with other folk. The relationship between peasants and nobles puzzles Aesir. If a king lacks the intelligence or leadership to lead, then clearly the most talented person in the kingdom should take his place. Aesir rarely keep such opinions to themselves, and mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.

 Older and Wiser

The Aesir can live to be more than 5,000 years old, so the oldest living Aesir often remember a very different world. For example, some of the oldest Aesir may recall when Asgard was built through war instead of peace. Or how an ally for centuries was once a most hated enemy. This can lead to bias and grudges that outlive some civilizations. And leads some Asgardians to wait decades before going to the ashes of fallen civilizations remembering where their valued treasured were once stores.

The Aesir are solid and enduring like the nine realms they love, weathering the passage of centuries with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of other races while mostly preferring their own battle and festival based culture. Many Aesir are stubborn and despite asking for help. Believing that true strength is shown and earned by encouraging the force of will. This is very different from a rousing party that may be just as likely to feast and drink ale for weeks at a time as travel to an unknown world and do battle side by side. Comradery is very important to the otherwise anti-social Aesir. It is better to fall side by side with a friend than to live long alone.

 Aesir Names

Asgardians have not changed their naming techniques since back when mankind was still in mud huts. If it isn't broke they see no need to fix it. Some Aesir will change their name to disappear or if they grow up away from their own culture. Most of times they change its own name they use anagrams or allegories to its real name.

 Male Names: Adrik, Alberich, Bor, Barendd, Brottor, Bruenor, Dain, Darrak, Delg, Eberk, Einkil, Fargrim, Fandral, Flint, Gardain, Harbek, Heimdal, Kildrak, Loki, Morgran, Odin, Orsik, Oskar, Rangrim, Rurik, Skurge, Taklinn, Thor, Thorin, Tordek, Traubon, Travok, Tyr, Ulfgar, Veit, Volstagg, Vondal

 Female Names: Amber, Audhild, Bardryn, Dagnal, Diesa, Eldeth, Falkrunn, Frigga, Gunnloda, Gurdis, Helja, Hlin, Kathra, Kristryd, Ilde, , Mardred, Riswynn, Sif, Torbera, Torgga, Vistra

 Last Names: Aesir lack of last name, if they need to use a secondary reference to their identity they use their father's or Mother's name end in -son or -dóttir with few exceptions. For Example Thor may refer as Thor Odinson and Hela may refer as Hela Odindottir

Aesir Traits

Aesir share a number of traits in common with each other.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Goliaths have really long lifespans compared to any race. They enter adulthood in their first century and usually live around five millennia.

Alignment

Aesir society, with its clear monarchy, has a strong lawful bent. The Aesir sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.

Size

Aesir are between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 200 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Mind and Body

You can choose one skill between Acrobatics, Athletics, Arcana and Religion in which you have proficiency

Battlefield Domain

Your warcry has the echoes of a history of conquest, as an action you roar with all your inner rage enemies in a 30 feet sphere around you must make a wisdom save against your DC, in a failed save they become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. Wisdom is your casting ability for this feature. You can't use this trait again until you finish a short or long rest.

Hight Born

You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and you gain resistance to cold damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and any language of your choice.