Homebrew Child of Nemesis Species Details

Nemesian Demigods often possess striking features that reflect their divine heritage. They typically have intense, penetrating eyes that seem to see through to one’s soul, and an aura of quiet authority. Their hair is often dark, and they carry themselves with a poised, balanced demeanor.

Traits

Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age: Nemesian Demigods mature at the same rate as humans but can live up to 200 years due to their divine lineage.

Alignment: Most Nemesian Demigods tend towards neutral alignments, reflecting their inherent sense of balance and justice.

Size: Nemesian Demigods are similar in build to humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Child of Nemesis Traits

As an Nemesian, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Nemisis' Favor

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened

Eyes of Justice

You have proficiency in Wisdom (Insight) checks. You can sense the true nature and intentions of others.

Retribution's touch

Once per day, you can use your action to deliver divine retribution. Choose one creature within 30 feet of you that you can see. The creature must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier). On a failed save, the creature takes 2d8 radiant damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. The damage increases to 3d8 at 5th level, 4d8 at 11th level, and 5d8 at 17th level.

Balance of Power

When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.