Homebrew Shadar'Kai Species Details
The Shadar'Kai are a Fey race from the Shadowfell realm. Perhaps long ago, they were elves but, the Shadowfell changes all. The colorless darkness of the Shadowfell has left its mark on this people.
Their patron, the Raven Queen is the patron of Winter and Fate, and though she is not a demanding master, the bulk of the Shadar’Kai follow her tenants with feverish loyalty. The Raven Queen has been known to show her favor and blessings upon the Kai.
Shadar'Kai Traits
The Shadar'Kai are at home in darkness. Their natural abilities relect this and influence their choices in life.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1
Age
Shadar'Kai reach full maturity by 18 years and venerable by 5 to 600 years
Alignment
Shadar-kai society is rigidly based on the power and prestige of great deeds with
most not fearing death and living for the moment. Unlike many of their fey kin,
however, Shadar-kai lean strongly towards law in their devoted service to the Raven Queen.
Size
Shadar-kai average 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
The Shadowfell changes all. You have superior darkvision in dark and dim conditions. 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, but that just reminds you of home.
Eyes of Darkness
You have proficiency in the Perception.
Born in Shadwow
You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.
Shadar-kai Weapon Training
*Spiked Chain 15 gp 1d6 piercing 5 lb. Finesse, reach (10 ft.), versatile (2d4), exotic
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Fey.
Winterkin
Due to your connection to the Raven Queen and her dominion over Winter, you gain resistance to cold.
Shadow Jaunt
Your connection to the Shadowfell and the Raven Queen is such that when you send a soul to her, you gain temporary access to the shadowy pathways connecting the planes and can step through those pathways to a more advantages or concealed position.
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