Homebrew Erinyes Species Details
Erinyes (pronounced eh-RIN-eez) are portrayed as the elite, military arm of the Nine Hells, and in particular, Zariel’s most trusted and favored lieutenants. They are not merely devils; they are fallen angels who retain a glimmer of their celestial grace, albeit twisted by centuries of infernal service.
They are depicted as perfectly beautiful, yet utterly lethal. Their beauty is a facade, a weapon used for deceit and manipulation, while their fury is a cold, calculated force born of a deep-seated hatred for the chaotic demons they fight in the Blood War. They are meticulous and lawful in their cruelty, preferring the refined torture of psychic torment and the slow corruption of a soul to a quick, bloody death.
Erinyes 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
A Vengeful Soul
You have Resistance to Necrotic damage and Fire damage.
Devil's Sight
You can see normally in darkness, both magical and nonmagical, to a distance of 120 feet. This ability is a core part of your fiendish nature, and it is always active.
Angelic Remnant
You can use a bonus action to grow or retract a pair of feathered wings. While your wings are active, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You cannot use this ability while wearing medium or heavy armor unless you have a minimum Strength score of 14 for medium armor, or 18 for heavy armor.
A Thousand Faces
You can change your physical appearance (including clothing, armor, and gear) at will, as long as the form you adopt is humanoid. You cannot change your size or creature type. This is a magical effect, and a creature that interacts with you physically can make a Perception check (DC 11 + your proficiency bonus) to notice the illusion.
Fallen Grace
You learn the following spells at the indicated character levels. You cast these spells without material components, and the spellcasting ability for these spells is your choice of Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma.
-
1st Level: Hellish Rebuke
-
3rd Level: Searing Smite
-
5th Level: Fear
Comments