Homebrew Divinitas Species Details

Divine Shapeshifter Species: Celestidra

 

Overview:

The Celestidra are divine beings born from the raw essence of celestial and primal energies. They are revered for their ability to shift between physical forms, embodying the traits of gods, mortals, and beasts alike. These beings are typically linked to ancient pantheons or planes of divine existence and serve as intermediaries, protectors, or agents of celestial balance.

 

 

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Physical Characteristics

 

True Form: Their true form is a radiant humanoid with translucent, glowing skin that reflects their divine essence. Their eyes shimmer like starlight, and a faint aura surrounds them, changing color with their mood or divine attunement.

 

Shifting Forms: They can assume a variety of forms:

 

Divine Form: A majestic and awe-inspiring version of their true self, with ornate features, glowing patterns, and sometimes wings or halos.

 

Beast Form: A large, mythical creature such as a griffon, phoenix, or celestial wolf.

 

Mortal Form: They can blend seamlessly with other humanoid species, appearing as a normal elf, human, tiefling, etc.

 

 

 

 

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Racial Traits

 

Ability Score Increase:

 

+2 Charisma, +1 Wisdom

 

 

Age:

Celestidra are effectively immortal, though they can be killed. They typically manifest fully grown and remain unchanged unless they choose otherwise.

 

Alignment:

Most Celestidra lean toward good or neutral alignments, reflecting their celestial origins, but some may fall from grace and embrace darker paths.

 

Size:

Celestidra vary in size based on their current form. In their true form, they are Medium. Beast forms may range from Medium to Large.

 

Speed:

Base walking speed is 30 feet. In Beast Form, speed may vary depending on the creature.

 

 

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Features

 

Divine Shape-shifting:

You can transform into one of your three forms:

 

Mortal Form: Perfectly disguise yourself as another humanoid. Gain proficiency in Deception and Persuasion while in this form.

 

Beast Form: Shift into a celestial beast. Your unarmed strikes deal radiant damage equal to 1d8 + your Charisma modifier. You also gain temporary hit points equal to your level.

 

Divine Form: For 1 minute, emit bright light in a 30-foot radius, gain +2 AC, and your attacks deal an additional 1d6 radiant damage.

 

 

Transforming requires an action and can be used a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. All uses refresh after a long rest.

 

 

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Aura of Divinity:

As a bonus action, you can emit a calming or intimidating aura in a 10-foot radius. Allies gain advantage on saving throws against fear and charm, while enemies must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + Charisma modifier) or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

 

 

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Celestial Resistance:

You have resistance to radiant and necrotic damage.

 

 

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Languages:

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

 

 

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Roleplay Suggestions

 

Purpose: Celestidra are often tied to divine duties or fated to fulfill celestial missions, whether to protect the world, guide mortals, or challenge corruption.

 

Conflict: Struggling between divine expectations and personal desires can lead to compelling character arcs.

 

Appearance in Other Forms: Think about how your aura or divine essence might subtly carry over, such as faint halos or glowing eyes in Mortal Form.

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