Homebrew Wraith Species Details
Wraiths always seem to be floating in the air. Never more than a few inches, however this trait tends to unnerve many. Wraiths that are in the known planes of existence are often exiled from the Yuqai dimension by the Wraith Lords. Who rule over that plane with an iron fist.
Wraith Traits
+2 dexterity, +1 intelligence, Darkvision, Undead Fury, undead resistance.Ability Score Increase
Your ancestry gives you remarkable traits from the beginning of your life. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increase by 1.
Age
Wraiths reach maturity around 200 years old and can live to be up to 2000 years old. Elves being the only creatures that can relate to this length of life; they are less born, and more created by the wraith leaders in the plane of Yuqai. A wraith that fails to head the Dark Lords are banished for eternity, and forced to live in the mortal realm. Though even in the mortal realm, Wraiths live much longer than any humanoid.
Alignment
Wraiths value their personal freedom above all else, as they were stripped of it in the plane of Yuqai; most will defend this freedom violently and without mercy, giving them a terrible reputation in the world. Wraiths tend to follow a more evil path, though some find a sense of compassion and try to help others; though their visage tends to Drive most away.
Size
Wraiths range from 6 to over 7 feet tall, and appear very skinny. Your size is medium.
Movement
Your base walking speed is 30 ft, though you are actually floating a few inches off the ground. Unless approved by your DM, you can not fly.
Darkvision
Being born in the dark allows you to see better in the dark than most creatures. You have superior vision in the dark conditions. You can see in darkness within 120 feet as if it were daylight.
Undead Fury
Starting at level 4 you can summon up to 2 Skeletons to fight alongside you, until they are destroyed. This ability increases in efficiency at certain levels. You can summon 3 Skeletons at level 8, 4 at level 12, and 5 at level 16. Also, starting at level 16, you can bind all your Skeletons together to create a Giant Skeleton. These Skeletons last until they are destroyed, or ar dispelled. You can use this ability once per long rest.
Wraith Step
You can use the Misty Step spell once using this trait. You regain the ability to do so when you take a short or long rest.
Ungodly Reveal
You peel back your hood, and reveal your face. The sight of your ghastly visage gives you expertise in intimidation.
Language
As a wraith, you have been around long enough to pick up an extra language. you speak Common, Elvish, and one of your choice.
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