Homebrew Eidolyn Species Details
The Eidolyn are ethereal beings born from abandoned prayers, lingering dreams, and the darkness within mortal hearts. Though humanoid in appearance, there is something unmistakably unnatural about them. Their skin ranges from porcelain white to pale gray, untouched by age or blemish, while their long white hair—varying in shades of silver, bone, ash, or moonlight—is the vessel through which their magic flows. Most allow thick bangs to veil their eyes, for an Eidolyn's gaze reveals far more than the physical world.
Their eyes are mesmerizing and unsettling, their irises swirling with living shadows that reflect the sins and emotions they have consumed. Many who meet an Eidolyn describe an overwhelming sensation of being seen completely, as though every regret, lie, and hidden desire has been laid bare.
No two Eidolyns share the same stature or build. Some stand barely four feet tall, while others tower over ordinary folk, their forms shaped by the emotions and prayers that gave them life. Despite their differences, every Eidolyn is accompanied by eight spiritual companions—living fragments of their own emotions. These souls take unique forms ranging from animals and children to grotesque dreamlike creatures, acting as companions, advisors, and reflections of the Eidolyn's inner self.
Eidolyn thrive beneath the moon, where their connection to shadow and soul is strongest. Sunlight dulls their senses and weakens their supernatural gifts, causing them to retreat into shade whenever possible. They possess an uncanny ability to perceive emotion rather than merely hear words, making deception exceedingly difficult. As a result, they often speak little, preferring to observe the truths hidden behind another creature's voice and actions.
Among other races, Eidolyn are regarded with equal measures of awe and fear. Legends paint them as divine executioners, wandering spirits, or harbingers of catastrophe. In truth, they are far more complex—beings struggling against the purpose engraved upon their souls, each choosing for themselves whether to become a merciless judge, a silent guardian, or something entirely their own.
Eidolyn Traits
"Born from abandoned prayers and living shadows, the Eidolyn walk the line between salvation and judgment."Child of Moonlight
Moonlight restores your soul.
Whenever you finish a Long Rest beneath the open night sky, you gain temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier.
Additionally, you have advantage on Constitution saving throws made to resist exhaustion caused by travel or harsh environments.
Sun-Weakened
Direct sunlight disrupts your connection to your souls.
While in direct sunlight:
- You have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks relying on sight.
- You cannot benefit from your Child of Moonlight feature.
This does not apply indoors or under magical light
Emotional Hearing
You hear feelings more clearly than words.
You gain proficiency in Insight.
Whenever a creature within 30 feet knowingly tells a lie that you can hear, you may use your reaction to make an Insight check contested by its Deception check. On a success, you know the statement was intentionally false.
You may use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per Long Rest.
Living Shadow
Your shadow is alive.
You know the Minor Illusion cantrip.
Beginning at 3rd level, you can cast Disguise Self once per Long Rest.
Beginning at 5th level, you can cast Pass Without Trace once per Long Rest.
Your spellcasting ability for these spells is your choice of Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma.
Soulbound Emotions
Eight fragments of your soul accompany you, though they rarely reveal themselves to others.
Whenever you finish a Long Rest, choose one emotion:
- Joy
- Anger
- Fear
- Trust
- Surprise
- Sadness
- Anticipation
- Disgust
Until your next Long Rest you gain the associated benefit.
Joy
Once per turn, when you restore hit points to another creature, it gains temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus.
Anger
Once on each of your turns when you deal weapon damage, add your proficiency bonus to the damage.
Fear
You have advantage on Initiative rolls.
Trust
You may use the Help action as a Bonus Action.
Surprise
You cannot be surprised while conscious.
Sadness
When reduced to half your hit points, gain resistance to Psychic damage until the start of your next turn.
Anticipation
Add your proficiency bonus to Dexterity saving throws.
Disgust
You have advantage on saving throws against poison and disease.
Ability Score Increase
Chose one:
- Increase one ability score by 2 and another by 1
- Increase three different ability scores by 1
Alignment
An Eidolyn's purpose often pushes them toward extremes, but they possess free will. They can be any alignment
Darkvision
Your eyes perceive emotions hidden within darkness.
You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light and darkness as dim light.
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