Homebrew Dawn-Shield Species Details

Originally hailing from the chaotic, shifting expanse of the Astral Plane, the Githzerai are renowned for their legendary mental discipline. Over generations of conflict against planar conflict, they have honed their minds into unbreakable fortresses, unlocking potent psionic abilities.
The Dawn-Shield lineage represents a devout monastic order of Githzerai who discovered a deep, resonant connection to the cosmic forces of Order and the Holy Light. Rather than retreating into isolated monasteries, these warriors clad themselves in heavy steel armor and carry massive warhammers to defend the vulnerable. By combining their natural psionic warding with divine devotion, a Dawn-Shield Githzerai stands as an immovable vanguard, channeling blinding radiant energy to banish darkness and shelter their allies from harm.

Dawn-Shield Traits

As a Githzerai of the Dawn-Shield lineage, you possess the following species traits:

Psionic Warding

You know the Mage Hand cantrip and the hand is invisible when you cast it. You also learn the Shield spell (unlocked at character level 3) and the Detect Thoughts spell (unlocked at character level 5). You can cast each spell once per day without expending a spell slot, and you regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. You can also cast the spells using your Cleric spell slots of the appropriate level. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Psychic Resilience

You have resistance to psychic damage.

Mental Discipline

You have advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the charmed and frightened conditions on yourself.