Homebrew Deity-Kin Species Details

Deity-Kin

Born from the breath of gods, woven of fate and starlight, you are more than mortal—divinity sings in your bones.

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Creature Type:

You are a Celestial and Humanoid. You are affected by effects targeting either.

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Size:

Medium or Small (your choice)

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Speed:

30 feet walking speed

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Ability Score Increases:

+2 to one ability score and +1 to another, or +1 to three different ability scores of your choice.

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Lifespan:

Deity-Kin mature at a similar rate to humans but live for thousands of years unless killed. Some simply vanish back into starlight when their time comes.

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Languages:

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

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Divine Legacy (Choose 1 at Character Creation):

Your divine heritage grants you magical power. Choose one spell list:

• Storm-Blooded (Kuroi-Bara, Tempest flavor)

  • You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip.

  • At 3rd level, you can cast Thunderwave once per long rest.

  • At 5th level, you can cast Gust of Wind once per long rest.

  • Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

• Flame-Touched (Flame or Kasumi influence)

  • You know the Produce Flame cantrip.

  • At 3rd level, you can cast Burning Hands once per long rest.

  • At 5th level, you can cast Flame Blade once per long rest.

  • Charisma is your spellcasting ability.

• Nature-Blessed (Bluebell or Life influence)

  • You know the Druidcraft cantrip.

  • At 3rd level, you can cast Entangle once per long rest.

  • At 5th level, you can cast Lesser Restoration once per long rest.

  • Wisdom is your spellcasting ability.

• Fate-Marked (Chronurgy or Time-based)

  • You know the Prestidigitation cantrip.

  • At 3rd level, you can cast Gift of Alacrity (from Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) once per long rest.

  • At 5th level, you can cast Hold Person once per long rest.

  • Intelligence is your spellcasting ability.

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Divine Resistance

Choose radiant, necrotic, or lightning damage. You have resistance to that type.

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Heaven’s Mark

Your body bears a visible divine sign—a glowing birthmark, starlit eyes, faint crackling aura, etc. When you cast a spell gained from your Divine Legacy, the mark flares with celestial energy. You gain advantage on one Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check per long rest when invoking your divine presence.

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Echo of Immortality

You do not age and cannot be aged magically. You still die when reduced to 0 HP unless otherwise prevented.

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Optional Feat at 1st Level:

If your DM allows, you may take the Scion of the Divine feat at level 1:

Scion of the Divine (Feat)
Prerequisite: Deity-Kin

• Increase one ability score by 1.

• You can use your reaction to add your proficiency bonus to a failed saving throw once per long rest.

• You can telepathically speak to a creature within 30 feet that understands a language, once per long rest, for up to 1 minute.

Deity-Kin Traits

Deity-Kin Traits Your celestial nature grants you powers far beyond those of ordinary mortals. Whether born of divine blood or marked by a god’s favor, you carry a fragment of the divine in your very soul.