Homebrew Aurori Species Details

Appearance

Aurori are graceful humanoids whose bodies appear to contain the very heavens. Their skin resembles smooth obsidian or dark crystal, yet beneath its surface countless stars, nebulae, and constellations shimmer as though an entire galaxy lives within them. No two Aurori share the same celestial pattern, and each constellation is believed to represent the individual's destiny.

Their eyes are radiant orbs of silver, sapphire, gold, or violet, lacking visible pupils and glowing softly even in complete darkness. Their hair flows like strands of starlight, shifting gently as if suspended in an invisible breeze. During moments of intense emotion, the stars beneath an Aurori's skin brighten, causing their entire body to radiate with celestial light.

To many races, standing before an Aurori feels less like meeting a mortal and more like gazing into the endless night sky.

Personality

Aurori are patient, thoughtful, and exceptionally wise. They believe every decision has consequences that echo throughout history, making them careful planners who rarely act without purpose. Most value knowledge above wealth and wisdom above strength, dedicating much of their lives to studying the stars, history, and the magical currents of Oshara.

Although often perceived as distant or emotionless, Aurori feel deeply. They simply express themselves with remarkable restraint, believing uncontrolled emotion clouds judgment. They are compassionate toward those willing to learn and fiercely protective of the innocent, but they have little patience for arrogance, recklessness, or needless violence.

Every Aurori grows up asking the same question:

"Is destiny something we follow... or something we create?"

This philosophical debate has shaped their society for centuries.

What Aurori Are Known For

• Living Constellations — Every Aurori bears a unique pattern of stars beneath their skin, believed to reveal fragments of their destiny.
• Masters of Prophecy — Their astronomers and seers are capable of interpreting celestial movements to foresee possible futures.
• The Floating Nation of Asterra — Their homeland drifts high above Nytheris upon colossal floating islands connected by crystal bridges and celestial observatories.
• Guardians of Knowledge — The Aurori maintain some of the oldest libraries, observatories, and archives in the world, preserving history so it is never forgotten.
• Devotion to Oshara — They believe Oshara is the bridge between the cosmos and all life, and they dedicate themselves to preserving its magic for every race upon Nytheris.
• Allies of the Zyrins — Through centuries of prophecy, the Aurori have foreseen that the destruction of Oshara would plunge Nytheris into eternal darkness. For this reason, they stand beside the Zyrins, offering wisdom, strategy, and foresight rather than overwhelming military force.
• Seekers of Destiny — Aurori believe every life has a purpose written among the stars. Rather than resisting fate, they strive to understand it and ensure it unfolds in harmony.

"The heavens reveal every path, but they compel no one to walk it. Destiny is not a chain—it is a constellation waiting to be understood." — Ancient Aurori Proverb

Aurori Traits

The Aurori are an ancient and celestial people whose bodies hold the beauty of the night sky itself. At first glance, they appear as graceful humanoids sculpted from polished obsidian or dark crystal. Yet beneath their translucent skin drift countless stars, nebulae, and constellations that slowly move throughout their lives. No two Aurori share the same celestial pattern, for each constellation is believed to mark the destiny of its bearer. Their radiant eyes glow with the light of distant stars, and their hair shimmers like flowing moonlight, giving them an almost ethereal appearance. Among the peoples of Nytheris, the Aurori are renowned as prophets, astronomers, and keepers of ancient knowledge. For thousands of years they have studied both the heavens and the magical currents of Oshara, believing that together they reveal the fate of the world. Their wisdom is sought by kings, scholars, and even the Oshari, for Aurori visions have foretold countless triumphs and disasters long before they came to pass.

Power of Knowledge

 As an Aurori, you have the capability to expand on your knowledge through the night skies. +5 on Intelligence score.

Cosmology

Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you take a long rest. The Aurori rely on their intellect, therefore want to learn more. Once you use this trait, you instantly gain knowledge on either a creature, object or land. This will reveal all Information, HP and anything that might have to revolve around its past, present and future. 

Ability Score Increase

Increase either intelligence or wisdom by +2

Ability Score Increase

You can either increase your charisma or intelligence by +3