Homebrew Demi-God: Child of Hades Species Details

Hades is the god of the dead, ruler of the Underworld, and keeper of all souls that pass beyond the mortal realm. Unlike the god of death, who enacts the end of life, Hades oversees what comes after. He is also the god of underground riches (gems, metals, and wealth hidden beneath the earth) and is often associated with themes of secrecy, power, and inevitability. Though feared by mortals, Hades is not evil; he is unyielding, dutiful, and just. He is the eldest son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and brother to Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, and Hestia.

Alongside Zeus and Poseidon, he is one of the Big Three, the most powerful of the Olympians. After the fall of the Titans, the three brothers divided the world between them, and Hades claimed dominion over the Underworld. Following a devastating war, the brothers made a pact to father no more demigods, fearing the destruction such children could bring. Any demigod born of Hades’ blood would be powerful beyond measure, but live under constant threat from the wrath and fear of his brothers.

Hades is married to Persephone, daughter of Demeter, whom he brought to the Underworld to rule beside him. Though their union began in darkness, many myths speak of a lasting bond forged through time. Hades wears a helm that renders him invisible and is often accompanied by Cerberus, his loyal three-headed hound. His presence is quiet, shadowed and absolute; he does not seek worship, only order.

Demi-God Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet

Demi-God: Child of Hades Traits

As a Child of Hades, you have these special traits.

Grave Touched

You can sense the presence of death. You can cast the spell Speak With Dead once per long rest without any material components. You always know if there are any undead creatures within 60 ft. of you, if they aren’t behind total cover. You also have advantage on saving throws against diseases and effects that would reduce your hit point maximum. In addition, you are resistant to necrotic damage. 

Shadow Travel

Once per short rest, when you are in dim light or darkness, you can use your bonus action to teleport to another unoccupied space within 30 ft. that is also in dim light or darkness. If you use this feature to enter melee range with an unfriendly creature, you will gain the following effects.
You gain advantage on any attacks against them until the end of your turn.  As well, the first time you hit that creature with an attack before the end of your turn, the attack deals an extra 1d6 necrotic damage.

Underground Bound

You are at home below the surface. You have 120 ft. of darkvision. When underground, you gain tremorsense out to 30 ft. and have advantage on any Survival checks related to finding your way, identifying materials, or locating objects and people.