Homebrew Deva Species Details
Nature's Importance
Similar to Druids, Devas hold nature highly in their spiritual hierarchy. They hold great knowledge of nature and the fauna that reside within it, this knowledge tends to allow them to grow strong bonds with animals rather quickly.
Celestial Appearance
Due to their celestial lineage, appear very spiritual. They often have very fair, occasionally luminescent, skin, naturally long hair, and slender & long appendages
Deva Names
Devas have no language of their own and often inherit names from the cultures surrounding them. Deva who live solitary lifestyles (often in nature) typically have names based on natural things
Deva Traits
Your deva character has the following traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity and Wisdom scores increases by 1.
Age
Devas mature mentally rather quickly, reaching mental maturity at age 10, but mature at the rate of humans physically. They can live up to 160 years old.
Alignment
Devas tend toward neutrality, being more focused on nature than a social stance. Their want to protect nature and themselves can lead to chaotic alignment.
Size
Devas range from 5 to almost 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray and green.
Natural Bonds
You have proficiency with the Animal Handling skill.
Controlled Evolution
As a bonus action, you can obtain the traits of a creature of your choosing. This transformation lasts until you die, until you fall unconscious, or until you revert to your normal appearance as a bonus action. When you transform, you gain temporary hit points equal to your level + your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 temporary hit point). You also gain 2 additional benefits that depend on your level, described below.
You can use this trait 3 times per rest.
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Level |
Limitations |
Examples |
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2nd |
No new speeds, extra appendages, No mental processes |
Horns, Natural Armour, Claws, Hooves, Gills, Venom |
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4th |
No new speeds, No extra appendages |
Telepathy, Telekinesis |
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8th |
— |
Wings, Four legs, Webbed feet |
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common.
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