Homebrew Chuthul Species Details

“A spawn from the abyss, given the breath of life by malice and hatred.”

Crimson red eyes, gazing into them you see nothing but darkness. The red glow vanishes as the light fades from your soul.

“Appearing only once every few centuries, it is a incredibly lucky to see one in the flesh... and a curse to cross paths with one.”

“You're kidding, if these things really exist then why haven't I heard of them before.”

"Anyone who meets one either doesn't know or doesn't live to tell the tale. I read it in my grandfathers notebook, from the blood soaked pages that he has supposedly written just before he died."

"Let me read that" as he snatches the notebook. "Tales spread like wildfire, we would've heard about these before-"

As those words left his mouth, all the lanterns within the room were hushed out. The window burst open as a strong breeze brought in a low hanging fog. The man snatches the book back has he rushes frantically for the door. Just before he reaches the door it swings open very abruptly, and standing before him was a hooded figure with crimson red eyes. Before he could let out a breath he and the figure vanish dropping the notebook. The other man fell out of his chair, before he could get to his feet the figure appeared seemingly out of no where. He could finally see the figures face, many glowing red eyes, tentacles covering the mouth, a greenish grey tinge to the skin. Unable to move, frozen the man on his hands and knees tried desperately to scream... but his lips wouldn't move. He heard this deep voice that reverberated within his soul, the voice didn't come from the figure but he knew it belonged to it. The figure raised his hand as he was lifted to his feet by a force that chilled him to his bone. The figures tentacles rose revealing teeth unlike anything he had seen before. The figure lunged as if ready to tear at the mans face, he closed his eyes and as he opened them the figure was gone. The lanterns were lit, the fog had been cleared, the door and window were closed. It was as if things were unchanged, save for his friend. His friend was gone but the notebook remained at the bottom of the door. He carefully got up and picked up the notebook, the empty pages were now scribbled with the words "He has risen, he will ascend, he will ruin". He stat there in shock as to what just happened as the words he heard played in his head over and over again. It was in a language that he didn't know, but he understood the words. He spoke the words out loud "Follow the darkness, or be swallowed by it. You shall bring forth an age, the age of Chuthulu." As these words played in his head they sent chills down his spine, he peered out the window into the blanket of darkness the night had brought. The crimson red eyes stood alone, as they faded into the darkness. He dropped to his knees muttering, "He has risen. I shall not speak his name. He will come for us and that will be our end."

 

 

 Chuthul Names

One will only rise if the previous has failed, they all follow variants of the name Chuthulu. Once they ascend their name then becomes Chuthulu.

 

DREADED CURIOUSITY

Strange looks are given to Chuthul because they are nothing one has ever seen before, as they attempt to blend in to society they tend to emanate malice and discourse. Many do not pay much mind, you see something new every day. Those who's curiosity gets the better of them, their earn themselves a life of insanity and obsession if the Chuthul so chooses.

Chuthul Traits

Chuthul all born from the abyss share the same origin, however the limit to their power is unknown.

Abyssal Wings

The Chuthul can call upon the abyss to siphon its power to manifest wings of darkness. These wings last for a minute (time can be determined by the dm based on the power/following the PC has amassed). You shed magical darkness within 10 feet of you shrouding you and you gain a flight speed of 30 feet.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Chuthul mature faster than humans, their maximum age is unknown.

Alignment

The Chuthul are heralds of darkness and destruction, they are evil. It is very unlikely that one will arise with a "good heart", this species is born from the negativity in the world and they embody it.

Size

Chuthul are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Darkvision

Blessed by the abyss you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Abyssal Legacy

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Abyssal and Deep Speech.