Homebrew Chosen Undead Species Details
The Chosen Undead walk the line between life and death. Unlike typical undead, they retain their memories, emotions, and individuality. Some were resurrected by forgotten gods, others rose by rejecting death through sheer will. Their eyes often glow with faint spectral light, and their presence exudes an unsettling aura — not of malice, but of ancient sorrow and determination.
Feared and misunderstood by the living, Chosen Undead wander the world in search of purpose, redemption, or vengeance. Their unliving state grants them incredible resilience, mastery over dark flame, and a deep connection to necromantic power. Yet they are not immune to pain — both physical and emotional. Each Chosen bears a unique “Curse of Undeath,” a mark that sustains them and binds their soul to the mortal plane.
To be Chosen is to carry both power and burden — forever aware of the silence that waits beyond.
Chosen Undead Traits
The Chosen Undead are beings who have defied the natural cycle of life and death, kept alive by powerful necromantic forces or divine curses. Though their bodies may appear lifeless, their minds are sharp and unyielding. Whether sustained by sheer will, a divine mission, or the remnants of an ancient pact, they endure. This unnatural existence grants them resistance to death’s grasp, unique magical talents, and a connection to both the material and shadowy realms.Languages
Chosen Undead are remnants of past lives given unholy purpose. As such, they retain the ability to speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of their choice, typically the language they knew in their former life. This could include languages such as Elvish, Dwarvish, Infernal, or others, as appropriate to their backstory.
Additionally, some Chosen Undead may learn Necril, the tongue of the dead, to communicate with other undead beings and understand necromantic texts, depending on DM discretion.
Ability Score Increase
Your body is resilient and strong, a testament to your undead nature.
Darkvision
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Your undead form grants you the ability to see in the dark, a gift from the curse of undeath.
Undead’s Resolve
Your willpower refuses to break under fear.
Ember’s Might
Ignited by ancient fire, your melee strikes burn with embers, dealing extra fire damage once per short rest.
Flame’s Protection
the ember within shields you from the harshest flames, granting resistance to fire damage.
Bonfire’s Rest
Instead of sleeping, you may tend to an ember for one hour to complete a short rest. This ritual can be performed once per long rest.
Curse of Undeath
The curse of undeath sustains you without need for sustenance or rest, but leaves you vulnerable to radiant energy.
Undead Type
Your creature type is Undead instead of Humanoid.
Size
Chosen Undead are roughly the same size and shape as they were in life. Your size is Medium.
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