Homebrew Deathbound Species Details
"When the veil between life and death parts, most souls pass through. A Deathbound soul looked into the beyond—and was chosen to return."
Deathbound are mortals marked by the powers that govern the final journey of every soul. They are not undead, nor are they cursed. Instead, they carry a fragment of the authority of Death itself. Across generations, entire bloodlines have inherited this mark, producing warriors, judges, guardians, and holy champions who walk fearlessly where others dread to tread.
Many Deathbound become paladins, serving as protectors of the dying, destroyers of undead, and wardens of the natural order.
Deathbound Traits
“These guys have been chasing me for a while…” -FinnChild of the Last Door
Death does not frighten you.
You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Additionally, when you fail a death saving throw, you can choose to reroll it. Once you use this feature, you cannot do so again until you finish a long rest.
Reaper's Sight
Your eyes glimpse the soul beneath the flesh.
You gain Darkvision out to 60 feet.
As a bonus action, you can focus your senses for 1 minute. During this time:
- You know the location of creatures at 0 hit points within 60 feet.
- You can tell whether a creature you can see is undead.
Once used, you cannot use this feature again until a long rest.
Grave-Touched Resilience
Your connection to the cycle of life and death grants protection.
You have resistance to necrotic damage.
Appearance
Deathbound often possess subtle supernatural traits:
- Silver, gold, or glowing white eyes.
- Pale markings resembling cracks in stone or feather patterns.
- Shadows that stretch slightly longer than they should.
- Faint spectral feathers appearing when they invoke their power.
- Voices that echo slightly in quiet rooms.
- A ghostly cloak or pair of wings briefly visible behind them during moments of great emotion.
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