Homebrew Arunite Species Details

Arunites are the creation of Arunaptra the Goddess of the Seas and Storms. Arunaptra often travels the material plain to seduce unsuspecting mortal men, but during rare occasions she will seduce women as well, almost always choosing human females. During these occasions the goddess has been know to shapeshift into both sexes, and on very rare occasions, her mortal female companions can become impregnated by the goddess’ potent essence. If the mother survives the pregnancy, and she manages to deliver the baby, an Arunite is born. Blessed by the storm goddess, their souls surge with the power of the storm that crackles with electrical energy.

Most Arunites lead troubled childhoods, never knowing their true potential until they reach adulthood. The electrical energy within them builds from infancy, laying dormant until released in uncontrolled surges sometime after puberty. They often discover their inert powers as a result of trauma or stress, which many times ends in an explosive release of energy that can be heard and felt across great distances. The surges manifest in the form of lightning, thunderous booms, and ferocious whirlwinds. 

Their skin is white at birth and it fills with swirls of gray like storm clouds as they mature and their dormant power grows. Once the Arunite’s powers manifest, however, bright blue tattoo like runes appear on their bodies, and their eyes take on a soft blue glow that can only be perceived in low light. 

Most Arunites do not survive to adulthood. The power that runs through them can unhinge the mind and cause mental breaks as well as take a physical toll. Only those who are the strongest of will and potent of character can wield the power of the storm. Those that do manage to bring this power under control are chaotic and unpredictable with their behavior, and they rarely exhibit tendencies towards good or evil. They are true agents of chaos, as unpredictable as the weather. 

The rarity of Arunites due to their low survival rate and circumstances of their birth often leads them to the adventuring life. Their chaotic and unsettled nature drives them to be free spirited and reckless, yet they love, laugh, and live life with a feverish passion for new experiences making them a welcome addition to any adventuring party. 

Arunite Traits

Arunites have the following racial traits.

Tempestuous Soul

The power and ferocity of the storm stirs inside your soul. You can cast Gust cantrip and Shocking Grasp cantrip at will. 

Charisma is your spell casting ability 

Storm Bringer

When you reach level 5 you can use your connection to the storm in order to cast Call Lightning, you regain this ability after a long rest. 

Storm Surge

Starting at 3rd level, you can use your bonus action to unleash the divine energy within yourself, causing you to burst forth with electric energy crackling around your form. A thunderous boom and electrical energy emits from you, all creatures within a 5ft radius must make a wisdom saving throw DC (8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or be stunned until the end of your next turn. 

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.

Age

Half-elves mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 180 years.

Alignment

Half-elves share the chaotic bent of their elven heritage. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. They chafe at rules, resent others’ demands, and sometimes prove unreliable, or at least unpredictable.

Size

Half-elves are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Primordial, and one extra language of your choice.