Homebrew Death-Bound Lich Species Details
The Deathbound are living humanoids whose mortal forms have been permanently altered by necrotic magic. Though they are not undead, their touch carries the chill of the tomb, and their magic radiates with a resonant violet hue. Grounded in flesh and blood yet bound to death, they master the arcane by walking the fine line between the living world and the void.
Death-Bound Lich Traits
The Deathbound are living humanoids whose mortal forms have been permanently altered by necrotic magic. Though they are not undead, their touch carries the chill of the tomb, and their magic radiates with a resonant violet hue. Grounded in flesh and blood yet bound to death, they master the arcane by walking the fine line between the living world and the void.Grave touched resilience
You have resistance to Necrotic damage. Additionally, you have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Life drain touch
Your hands carry a numbing, draining chill. When you hit a creature with a melee spell attack, you can deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage, and you gain temporary hit points equal to the extra necrotic damage dealt. Once you use this, you can’t use it again until a short or long rest.
Vessels of Forbidden Knowledge
Your mind is burdened by dark secrets. You have proficiency in the Arcana and History skills. As well, when you fail an Intelligence check or saving throw, you can roll a d4 and add it to the total, possibly even turning the failure into a success. You can use this a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus per Long Rest.
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