Homebrew Asheborn Species Details

Ash whips in the wind, choking the lungs, glass storms rage and flay those caught to the bone,  the ash wastes are brutal and unforgiving for those unprepared. They are not however, deserted, as those who wander in such a land are made of ash, born of it, molded by the conditions into survivors of the harshest weather, and deadliest beasts. Their skin the color of fresh fallen snow, their bodies are large and imposing like basalt rock monoliths they tower over other race's.

Faithful Survivors

The Ashelands are a place of constant trial both for the Enclave and the individuals that make up its whole. Everyone within an Enclave is expected to contribute in some way.

Thusly Asheborn are singularly driven to achieve great deed for the Enclave and their own status, with each great deed being commemorated with ceremonial tattoos that mark the great deed. Those who achieve enough glory are often given positions of greater importance basted upon their personal glory and honor, but this isn't the only motivator for Asheborn as they are deeply faithful and believe in a ladder of reincarnation.

This dedication to glory and spiritual reincarnation means that many will stop at nothing to be the best they can possible be.

 

 

Honor of the Wastes

Asheborn tolerate no leaches upon the belly of their society, any caught cheating or taking advantage of others or the Enclave, will be expelled out into the wastes where they will most likely die. This does not mean that they that they expel those injured or sick, as to send a dying man to an untimely death is seen as dishonorable and inglorious. 

A permanently injured Asheborn are expected to undergo The Rite of Last Breath where they seek the one to kill them often trying to make their end as glorious as possible.

Due to the nature of the Ashelands good leaders are rare as many die seeking further glory, leaving the Enclave without a wise Jarl to guide them. This means that Asheborn society value wisdom and the hardiness to survive the harsh environment.

Asheborn Names

Every Asheborn has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the Jarl, and a family or clan name. 

A Asheborn nickname is a description that can change on the latest deed of the Asheborn, it is usually granted by the Jarl, but not always. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure, committed by the Asheborn. Asheborn assign and use nicknames with their friends of other races, and change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds.

Birth Names: Ulf, Ceobold, Alva, Asger, Asmund, Astrid, Bjorn, Dagmar, Freja, Gunnar, Halvar, Haskell, Helga, Hella, Ingrid, Lokus, Olin, Osmund, Sigund, Sif, 

Nicknames: Bearkiller, Dawncaller, Fearless, Flintfinder, Horncarver, Keeneye, Lonehunter, Longleaper, Rootsmasher, Skywatcher, Steadyhand, Threadtwister, Twice-Orphaned, Twistedlimb, Wordpainter

Clan Names:  Felman, Geir, Hackett, Halstein, Hjalmar, Vern,

Asheborn Traits

Asheborn share a number of traits in common with each other.

Twilight's Grace

Born underneath ash choked sky and in perpetual twilight means that Asheborn have a natural ability to navigate the darkness of the Ash wastes.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Asheborn have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

Alignment

Asheborn society, has a strong sense of independence about it, those who live in a Enclave are expected to contribute. Each Asheborn seeks to attain personal glory and honor to achieve a higher station within the Enclave granted by their great deed and the current Jarl of the Enclave. This drive to attain status and glory with once own agency means they value their personal freedoms over what is codified by society giving them strong sensibilities toward chaos.

Size

Asheborn are between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 180 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Basalt Toughness

You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Asheborn

You’re acclimatized to the harsh wastes of Ashe.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.