Homebrew Fallen Angel Species Details

Physical Description

Creatures of beauty in both mind and body crafted to form the ideal form of beauty by their creator. They served their deity following their tenants. Usually of similar or standing taller than that of a human, despite their other shared features. Holding the grace of their deity, they had wings of a snow-white image, now they are tainted black to mark their betrayal. Other than the pair of black feathered wings on their backs, they are nearly identical to humans with a large variety of eye and skin colors. Angels are created as fully mature humanoids and do not age but since you've fallen from grace, dependent upon how much of your divinity you've held on to, you can only live for a few more thousand years. Once lawful good creatures, but now they can now safely range anywhere on the spectrum of alignments. Angels are the same size as humans. Your size is Medium.

 

History

Created to serve their lord, these divine beings were once creatures of purity & lawful goodness, until something brought them to clash with their god & they were struck down. Fallen from grace, they began to change from being in the mortal realm for too long. They often strive to return to their lord's graces, others seek retribution, and others strike out to become their own person, accepting that they may never be allowed back.

Society

Most do not wish to communicate with one another as many come from different gods, leading to most living in seclusion or mending into other societies. They live their lives peacefully until they die or find retribution. If they do gather, it is to strike at a god and thus making them more of an army than a real society.

Fallen Angel Names

Male: Ezekiel, Asmodei, Seraphiel, Zuriel, Azael

Female: Eshreal, Sanvi, Ahiah, Ariuk

 

Fallen Angel Traits

+2 Charisma, +1 to ability score of your choice, Darkvision, Angelic Resistance, Celestial, Residual Powers, Outcast, Clipped Wings

Angelic Resistance

As a divine being, you used to have numerous resistances, but now, you're left with one. You are resistant to radiant damage.

Celestial Reminants

Your creature type is both celestial and humanoid. You used to be immune to many conditions, however, you have now fallen, and your powers are in decline. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed and frightened.

Residual Powers

You have lost most of your powers when you fell from grace, but you are slowly starting to grasp them again. You know the guidance cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the "cure wounds" spell once and need to finish a long rest before you can cast it again. When you reach 5th level, you can also cast the lesser restoration spell once and need to finish a long rest before you can cast it again. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Clipped Wings

Fallen from grace, your wings do not work as well as before, but soon you'll recover. Starting at 5th level, you gain a flying speed of 30 feet. You may not fly in normal backpacks or armor. The cost to alter your gear to be suitable for flight is equal to half the cost of the gear.

Languages

You can speak, read and write Common and Celestial.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma increases by 2 and one other score of your choice increases by 1.

Darkvision

Your divine powers wane and you no longer have your divine senses, but you still have this one. 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.