Homebrew Fireling Species Details

I was the only one to see him, wreathed in fire, eyes blazing with anger, flaming sword raised.  With one slash, the great beast before us fell with a thump.  I don't even remember what that ancient poison dragon had done to him, but it must have been huge.  He burned that thing to a crisp.  And thus I knew that there was a fireling in our humble Tribe of dracons. . .  Of course, no one believes me, as I went blind after the incident.

-- Vyuprax Eldenshtejath, Traveling with a Fireling

Firelings bring the fire of Aeryothlyn wherever they go.  In their souls rest a burning desire to destroy evil, given by the fiery god.  They are born to serve as champions of fire.  Firelings are people of otherworldly visages, with luminous visages that reveal their celestial heritage.  Firelings are placed in the world to serve as guardians and champions, fighting for all that is good in the world.  Their elemental patrons expect them to strike at evil, lead by example,  and further the cause of justice.  They are diven dreams and visions, led to a desire and destiny of righteousness.  Each fireling can count a specific celestial agent of the gods as a guide.  This entity is an angel, a messenger for the mortal world.

Flaming Champions

Firelings are children of dracons, and thus bear their semblance.  They have tall, thin bodies with large scales.  The scales range from bright hues of flame to deep, charred shades of burnt wood.  Firelings have large wings with jagged edges.  They have thick tails up to 5 feet long, ridged in short, wild spikes the color of flame.  They have flowing hair the color of smoke.  They have eyes of vengeful fire that search the world for evil.

Hidden Guardians

While firelings are strident foes of evil, many despise the thought of being known as such.  A fireling would inevitably draw the creatures of evil, who would be eager to strike down a fireling when given the chance.  Thus many firelings cast spells like disguise self to hide their appearance.  Of course, many will use their semblance of dracons to seem as one of them.  They nevertheless have no compunction about striking openly at evil.  The secrecy they desire is never worth endangering the innocent.

Fireling Guides

If you’re patient and lucky, you my someday bear witness to a celestial guide. Pure and wise, they assist people of fireling lineage in a hidden crusade against evil. Though their guidance is always an indirect one, based on dreams and visions, they nevertheless assume a very important role in fireling life.  These angelic guides teach and direct the firelings through great battles against evil.  Each angel has a different personality that may reflect on it's fireling student.  When creating a fireling character, decide how their angel acts and how the charge feels about this.  Keep in mind that not all firelings get along perfectly with their teachers, though they do consider their advice and teaching.

Fireling Names

Firelings are born to dracons and retain much of their naming system and culture.

Fireling Traits

Your fireling character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Firelings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.

Alignment

Imbued with celestial power, most firelings are good.  Outcast firelings are most often neutral or even evil.

Size

Firelings have the same range of height and weight as humans.  Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Blessed with a burning soul, your vision can easily cut through darkness.  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 colors in darkness, only shades of gray.

Fiery Resistance

You have resistance to radiant damage and immunity to fire damage.

Pheonix

If you are knocked unconscious, you can teleport to the nearest unoccupied space you can see and regain hit points equal to your level.  You can only do this once per adventure.

Light Bearer

You know the light cantrip.  Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it.

Languages

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