Homebrew Vylsiar Species Details
The Vylsiar are a type of celestial being that were nearly wiped out when the mortal world was beginning to form but they have since inhabited the Astral plane. Vylsiar are immortal and cannot die from old age, however, this can be changed if the individual decides to sever their immortality by crossing into the mortal world to serve a larger purpose. This isn't to say they cannot cross into the prime material plane at all without being mortal. Many consider severing their immortality as true ascendance, though even afterwards they live lives even longer than that of the oldest elves. Nothing is truly known about them as not many have seen the true form of a Vylsiar. Many have masks with magical properties that conceal their true identity though some prefer to use illusionary magic's just by themselves even if it becomes more draining overtime. They are truly secretive beings.
Several artistic expressions depict them at birth to have a constellation pattern on their skin that is said to tell what future the individual's life holds. This is considered their destiny on the prime material plane or astral plane, and is very much a deciding factor whether one severs their immortality or keeps it.
One thing holds true for all Vylsiar, and that is not being able to speak in tongue. One Vylsiar's voice alone is enough to rend a creatures mind to nothing, even to another Vylsiar. However, they are able to communicate through writing and even telepathy.
Vylsiar Traits
The Vylsiar were reborn as astral figures and as such your Vylsiar character will have these traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution, Wisdom, and Charisma scores increase by 1.
Age
Vylsiar are immortal and do not age unless they have some other purpose in the mortal world, otherwise their lifespan is known to be 1,000 years or more.
Alignment
Vylsiar have never been thought of as a race with an inclination towards evil. They are always good aligned, even if certain chaotic acts result in unintended consequences.
Size
Vylsiar are about the same size and build as humans but do tend towards a more lean build like elves. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You are blessed with the ability to bring about change, the energy of the Astral plane flowing through you allows you to see the world beyond. You can see in dim light within 120 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.
Astral Protector
You can use your reaction to temporarily blind an enemy with the radiant constellation pattern on your skin, negating all damage directed towards you or an ally within 5 feet of you. After you use this feature you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Rend Mind
Your voice is like the deafening explosion of a supernova. When you speak, creatures that can hear your voice within 15 feet of you, must make a Constitution saving throw or take 1d8 psychic damage and become stunned until the end of their next turn. On a successful save creatures are unaffected by the stunned condition. Deafened creatures are immune to this feature. The DC for this save equals 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus. The damage increases to 2d8 at 7th level, and 3d8 at 15th level. After you rend a creatures mind with the sound of your voice, you cannot do so again until you complete a long rest.
Languages
You can speak although it's very dangerous. You know Common & Celestial, and your method of communication is through writing and telepathically speaking to a creature that shares languages with you.
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