Homebrew Celestial Species Details

The Celestials were taken under the wing of the war goddess Entar when their race was young. Denying them the right of self discovery, she used her magic and their blind worship to transform the Celestials into a warrior race. Winged soldiers only intent to dominate, kill, and be killed. A scourge upon the world. Their armies went unmatched and undefeated for several hundred years before their first loss against the dwarves. This eventually led to their betrayal of their goddess, her abandonment, and a civil war among the Celestial race in the absence of power. With the loss of their creator, the race stagnated until a celestial supremacist by the name of Helvic used the very same magic their goddess had used to alter the species, and created a magical weapon of mass destruction. It was a plague that wiped the largest kingdom at the time from the map. After this the Celestials were called upon by the gods to aid them in war once more, to which many Celestials accepted in hopes of redeeming themselves. In modern times the Celestials keep to themselves on Wolf’s Isle, an island littered with vast mountain ranges and deep valleys. Appearance-wise the Celestials appear to look like humans; only taller, more naturally muscular, and with a large pair of wings coming from their upper or lower backs.

Celestial Traits

As a Celestial, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing a Celestial requires special consideration by your DM.

Natural Warrior

Gain proficiency with 3 martial weapons of your choice.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Celestials reach maturity by age 18. Compared to humans, Celestials live roughly 200 years.

Alignment

The Celestials strive to achieve their own personal goals first and foremost. One could argue that despite being built by a god that they are more diverse than humans. They may be any alignment.

Size

Celestials are about 6-7 feet tall. They have muscular, winged bodies that weigh between 170 and 240 pounds. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

You have a pair of large powerful wings capable of allowing you to take flight even if wearing heavy armor. You can not carry another being if you are wearing armor heavier than medium armor. During combat you may use a free action to take flight, however this will allow all opponents within 5 feet of you to make an attack of opportunity against you. You can not fly if your wings are covered or bound. Your flying speed is 45 feet but reduced to 15 if you are wearing heavy armor.

Radiant Light

As a free action you may coat your weapon in lightning to have it deal an additional 1d6 lightning damage for an amount of turns equal to half your character level, rounded up. You may use this ability once per long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Celestial and two other languages.