Homebrew Angel human Species Details
You were born as a normal child, but from the moment of your birth, you were marked by an unknown celestial presence. As you grew, strange occurrences followed you—dreams of distant, impossible landscapes, voices in your head that were not your own, inexplicable bursts of power when you were threatened or in danger. Your parents feared you, but they also loved you, unable to fully understand the force that was awakening inside of you.
As you matured, it became clear that your connection to the Angels—those alien beings that ravaged the Earth—was not just one of observation. The Seed of an Angel was within you, a fragment of divine will, granting you both tremendous potential and unbearable strain. Perhaps you are the result of a long-forgotten experiment, or perhaps you were chosen for a role you cannot yet fathom. The truth of your origins is a mystery—one you have spent years trying to uncover.
Angel human Traits
cool traitsManifestation of the "Seed" (Passive)
Effect: You gain the ability to see into the metaphysical "realm" of the Angels. You can use Divination or Commune once per day without expending a spell slot, but only to ask questions related to the future of humanity, divine will, or the existence of the Angels.
Drawback: The insight granted by this power is often cryptic and disturbing. Each time you use it, you must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15). On a failure, you suffer a temporary madness effect for 1d4 hours.
Apostle of Light (Active)
Effect: As a bonus action, you can activate an aura of light around you for 1 minute. The aura extends 10 feet from you, and you gain the following benefits:
You shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet.
Enemies within your aura have disadvantage on saving throws against radiant damage.
As part of the aura, you can deal 3d6 radiant damage to any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of you.
Cooldown: You can use this ability once per long rest. You also suffer 1d6 radiant damage after deactivating the aura, as the power takes its toll on your human body.
Divine Essence (Passive)
Effect: You are resistant to radiant damage and have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Flavor: The angelic presence within you gives you a sense of calm amidst chaos. Your senses can attune to the divine, allowing you to feel the subtle movements of celestial forces. However, this presence also makes you feel out of place in human society.
Angel's Wings (Active/Passive)
Effect: You can manifest translucent, glowing wings for 1 minute as a bonus action, giving you a flying speed equal to your movement speed. You can use this ability once per short or long rest.
Additional Effect: While flying, your movement cannot be hindered by difficult terrain, and you can hover. Your wings also grant you advantage on Acrobatics checks to avoid falling or making complex aerial maneuvers.
Mimicry of the True Form (Active)
Effect: As an action, you can temporarily assume the form of your true celestial nature. This grants you the following benefits for 1 minute:
You gain +2 AC and advantage on all physical attacks (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution-based checks).
Your unarmed strikes or natural attacks deal an additional 3d6 radiant damage.
You cannot speak or cast spells while in this form.
Cooldown: You can use this once per long rest, but doing so causes 2d6 radiant damage to yourself as the strain on your human body is immense.
Ego Fragmentation (Passive/Conditional)
Effect: You gain a +1 bonus to Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throws (choose one). However, once per long rest, there is a risk your angelic side might take control of your body.
Drawback: Once per day, when you fail a saving throw against a mind-affecting ability or spell, roll a d20. On a roll of 10 or lower, the angelic consciousness takes over for 1 round, compelling you to take actions that further the Angel's destructive goals (as determined by the DM). Afterward, you suffer psychic damage equal to your character level, reflecting the internal conflict.
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