Homebrew Aetheris Species Details
The Aetheris are celestial beings infused with the speed and grace of the upper planes. Their forms are lithe, their movements impossibly fluid, and their presence exudes an aura of quiet radiance. While some are born from divine unions, others are created by celestial forces to act as messengers, scouts, or warriors in the eternal struggle against darkness.
Each Aetheris carries a spark of divine energy, manifesting as glowing, ephemeral wings they can summon at will. These beings move with an ethereal agility, their reflexes honed to near-perfection. Yet, their celestial heritage is not merely physical—many possess an innate wisdom that guides their decisions and grants them insight beyond mortal comprehension.
Aetheris often find themselves drawn to places where their abilities can make a difference. Some serve as wandering guardians, while others are scholars of the divine, seeking knowledge of the multiverse’s grand design. Whether acting as emissaries of a god or simply wandering in pursuit of their own purpose, the Aetheris bring the light of the heavens wherever they go.
Aetheris Traits
Gifted with celestial grace and divine resilience, Aetheris possess abilities that set them apart as emissaries of the heavens. Their radiant heritage grants them speed, insight, and a natural connection to the light. Whether soaring on spectral wings or shielding themselves from harm with celestial energy, Aetheris embody the fluid elegance and wisdom of the upper planes.Aetherial Grace
A shimmer of the divine flows through your every movement, as though you are kissed by the very winds of the cosmos. Your body, light as stardust, dances with an elegance that defies earthly restraint—whether gliding effortlessly through the air or responding with a precision that mirrors the celestial patterns of the stars. Your steps leave no trace, for you move as though you are part of the flow of the universe itself. You possess an uncanny agility, not just in body but in spirit, seeing the world with a clarity and intuition granted only to those touched by the celestial realms. Your perception is as sharp as the arcs of light that weave through the heavens, giving you proficiency in either Acrobatics or Insight, whichever best channels the harmony of your soul.
Luminant Wings
In a breath, you summon the ethereal majesty of spectral wings, glowing with a celestial light that ripples like the dawn. These radiant wings unfold from your back, their form both delicate and powerful, as if crafted from the very fabric of the heavens. For the span of a fleeting minute, you are weightless, your feet no longer bound by the earth’s pull. You soar with effortless grace, your flying speed doubling your natural stride, as if the winds themselves conspire to carry you. These wings are a gift of the stars, and their ethereal glow marks the moments when your celestial heritage shines brightest. You may call upon them a number of times each day, in harmony with your proficiency, allowing you to ascend once more as the astral currents carry you where others cannot follow.
Radiant Veil
A shimmering aura of divine protection envelops you, a radiant barrier forged from the very essence of your celestial heritage. When harm threatens to strike, your ethereal nature instinctively shields you, bending the forces of damage away like light refracted through the heavens. In an instant, your body is veiled in this celestial armor, reducing the impact of blows and attacks, as if the very stars themselves intervene on your behalf. With a surge of divine power, you can call upon this resilience in response to harm, reducing damage by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus. The celestial shield you wield is a fleeting but potent gift, available to you a number of times each day, bound to your proficiency, and drawn from the limitless well of your celestial strength.
Divine Tongue
You can speak, read, and write Celestial and one additional language of your choice.
Lightbearer
The light of the heavens courses through your very being, infusing you with the power to heal and illuminate. The Light cantrip flows effortlessly from your fingertips, casting brilliance into the darkest corners of the world, a testament to your celestial nature. At the pinnacle of your connection with the divine, you can channel your power to mend wounds and dispel afflictions. At 3rd level, you gain the ability to cast Lesser Restoration once per long rest, lifting curses and healing ailments as though touched by the hand of a celestial healer. By 5th level, the very light that sustains you becomes a force of overwhelming brilliance, allowing you to cast Daylight once per long rest, bathing the world in a radiance that banishes shadows and illuminates the truth. Your wisdom guides these spells, shaping the light to heal, purify, and reveal with divine precision.
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