Homebrew Azhari Species Details

 

Human Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet

The Azhari exist within a framework of faith, clan, and conquest. Their society is structured around tribal confederations, known as Zahirrim, each ruled by a noble family descended from warrior-prophets or divine seers. Allegiance to one's Qabila (tribe) is paramount, and tribal honor is defended with steel and word alike.

They are a people of extremes—deeply spiritual, fiercely proud, and driven by both survival and legacy. The Azhari see themselves as the rightful inheritors of Drakthar’s destiny, destined to bring unity through fire, law, and divine will. Their cities rise from sunblasted rock and shimmering dunes, thriving oases of scholarship and domination alike.

Expansion is sacred. They do not conquer for greed, but for order—believing the fractured peoples of Aetheris need guidance beneath the divine banner of the Sharuun, the Sacred Flame that anoints the Azhari with purpose.

Religion and Beliefs

The Azhari follow the Path of the Unburned Flame, a monotheistic belief in Zahruun, the Eternal Fire Who Speaks. Their faith teaches that Zahruun forged the Azhari from dust and starlight, breathing into them divine resolve and naming them the Flamebearers of Justice.

Priest-warriors called Jannasir (Flamebound) serve as both judges and holy warriors. The written word is sacred—divine law etched into prayerblades, armor, and the walls of their courts. Every household recites from the Verses of Ascension, a collection of parables, laws, and poetic prophecy believed to channel Zahruun’s will.

Traits and Abilities

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (Azhari range from 5’6” to 6’4”)
Speed: 30 feet

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and you may increase one other ability score of your choice by 1.

Tribal Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against exhaustion and resistance to fire damage.

Voice of the Sandstorm

You gain proficiency in either Persuasion or Intimidation. When you roll a Charisma (Persuasion or Intimidation) check, you may roll with advantage once per long rest.

Scorch and Steel

You gain proficiency with scimitars, spears, and light or medium armor. When wielding a weapon with the finesse or versatile property, you may add +1 to damage rolls.

Unbroken Oath (Recharge after Long Rest)

When an ally within 30 feet is reduced to 0 hit points, you can use your reaction to shout an oath of vengeance or protection. The ally instead drops to 1 hit point, and you gain temporary hit points equal to your level. Until the end of your next turn, your melee weapon attacks deal additional damage equal to your proficiency bonus.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Azharit, a poetic and calligraphic language descended from divine script. Azhari often greet and farewell one another with short verses from the Verses of Ascension.

Relations with Other Species

The Azhari are admired and feared across Aetheris. Many see them as divinely inspired, others as imperial zealots. Their capacity to unify shattered lands and inspire absolute loyalty is rivaled only by their iron commitment to their beliefs. They maintain strained relations with the Concord of Veltrion, and often clash with Fey courts, Shalnari diplomats, and Stormvaarder enclaves.

Adventurers & Roles in Aetheris

Azhari adventurers are driven by dreams of glory, visions from Zahruun, or calls to expand their tribe’s reach. Many serve as:

• Sword-Scribes: Warrior-poets who combine martial prowess with ancestral wisdom.
• Jannasir: Paladins and clerics guided by sacred oaths.
• Sandborne Wardens: Rangers and Blood Hunters tracking threats in scorched lands.
• Oathbearers: Champions who carry a tribe’s legacy and law beyond its borders.

“We were dust. We became fire. We are the storm that carves justice into stone.”

As a Azhari, you have these special traits.

Resourceful

You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest.

Skillful

You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.

Versatile

You gain an Origin feat of your choice.