Homebrew Cthalka Species Details

While an Aasimar is a humanoid creature with celestial blood in their veins and a Tiefling is the infernal pendant of that, a Cthalka is a humanoid being with the essence of an aberration of the Far Realm inside of them. These aberrations can range from Mind Flayers, Beholders and Aboleths to even The Great Old Ones themselves. When Cthalka are born, they are already conscious about the world around them and can create coherent thought processes. They are fast learners, but sometimes seem emotionally cold and distant, as if their minds were somewhere far away, beyond what other mortals can comprehend. Because of their alien ancestry, Cthalka don't have to sleep. When they choose to sleep however, they are often haunted by horrifying nightmares of other worlds, eldritch beasts, deep sea ruins, etc.

Unfortunately, Cthalka are usually shunned and are often discarded or killed soon after birth. That happens because of their appearance most of the time. Cthalka often adopt visual aspects of their eldritch ancestors, like tentacles, a third eye (or more), sharp and pointy fangs, an elongated head or much more. Should they survive being abandoned, they will most likely start to loath society and humanoid civilization. They then often become Warlocks and cult leaders, striving to get revenge on the humanoids that left them to die. After all, they are only partially alien. They do experience emotions quite similar to other people, because of their humanoid ancestry. All in all, Cthalka are gifted and cursed at the same time.

Cthalka Traits

+2 Intelligence, +1 Charisma, Aberrant Mind, Eldritch Aspect, Psionics

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Depending on their ancestor, Cthalka can live from about 150 years to over 600 years.

Alignment

Normally, Cthalka have a very neutral, almost indifferent outlook on the world and its people. If cast out by society however, they can quickly turn to a rather chaotic and destructive alignment.

Size

A Cthalka on average can grow from 5ft. to over 6ft. tall.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 ft.

Aberrant Mind

Your mind is partially alien, which grants you several benefits. You gain immunity to magical sleep. You can also spend your long rest doing mundane tasks, without the need to sleep. Your aberrant mind also grants you a resistance to Psychic damage and you gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Eldritch Aspect

Talking to your DM, you can give your body an alien-like appendage. It can range from tentacles that can constrict of grapple, a scary looking, huge third eye that grants Darkvision, a barbed tail, or something completely different. Choose an appropriate appendage and be creative.

Psionics

Cthalka learn early on in their lives how to control their psychic abilities. You can attract small objects (up to 10 pounds) in a 20ft. radius. Furthermore, you can create a weak psychic force that can for instance shatter breakable, non-magical objects such as a window or a ceramic pot. You can also push an object (no more than 10 pounds) within a 20ft. radius 5ft. away from you. You can use this trait twice per short rest.

Languages

You can speak Common and Deep Speech.