Homebrew Shadar-Kai Species Details

In D&D 3rd edition, the Shadar-kai were introduced as a species of fey found on the Plane of Shadow. By 4th edition (see Dragon Magazine #372), the Shadar-kai were set-up as the Fey of the Shadowfell, the opposites of the Eladrin of the Feywild. Ages spent in the Shadowfell have shaped the Shadar-kai into a people that live passionately and fearlessly to combat the apathy and gloom of their home plane. Shadar-kai society is meritocratic and based on power and prestige of great deeds. Most Shadar-kai do not fear death and live for the moment, or risk succumbing to ennui and fading out of existence, experimenting in all sorts of stimulation and extremes.

Shadar-Kai Traits

Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement.

Born In Shadow

You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.

Winterkin

Due to your connection to the Raven Queen, you can reroll a failed death saving throw. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.

Shadar-Kai Weapons Training

You have proficiency with the spiked chain and whip.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Age

A Shadar-kai reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and generally live until they die from their extreme life or fade away centuries after their birth.

Alignment

Most Shadar-kai are chaotic neutral, but lean towards evil.

Size

Shadar-kai are similar to humans, but slightly shorter and thinner. Your size is Medium.

Shadow Jaunt

As a bonus action, you move like a wraith and teleport up to 15 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a short or long rest.

Languages

You can speak and write Common and one extra language of your choice.