Homebrew Eudaya Species Details

Famed for their work as guardian angels and saviors to the desperate, Eudaya descend from the Upper Planes to fight for the forces of good. Sharply adapted to their airborne homes, they have completely replaced their legs with an additional pair of wings for superior control in the air, though this causes them to be quite clumsy on land. Eudaya will venture out to find a being that they deem worthy of their talents and swear themselves to that individual. This bond is nearly impossible to break if the person they fight for is truly pure of heart. Eudaya hold this tradition in high regard, and ceremonially paint their arms and face before they leave the Upper Planes to keep a piece of their culture with them through their travels.

Eudaya have humanoid torsos, their skin looking quite human, but with a slight golden or silver sheen. They posses a pair of wings on their back, as well as an (often matching) pair of wings where their legs would normally be. These wings come in many colors and patterns, echoing many bird species. Your eyes are pure white, gold, or silver, with no pupil, iris, or sclera visible. Many Eudaya will adopt minor aspects to echo their partner if they share a particularly strong bond (horns for Tieflings or Satyrs, scales for Dragonborn, etc.), though these are purely cosmetic.

Eudaya Traits

As an Eudaya, you have certain traits in common with your angelic fellows. Being able to fly starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing an Eudaya requires special consideration by your DM.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Eudaya grow at the same rate as humans, maturing in their teens. They can live up to 200 years of age, but due to engaging in frequent combat they do not tend to survive that long.

Alignment

Very nearly all Eudaya are good and tend to lean lawful. However, Eudaya who have traveled with or have been searching for a partner for a long time will gradually shift neutral or chaotic, especially if their partner is considered chaotic.

Size

Eudaya are about 6 feet tall. They tend to have thinner builds, with most of their muscles being dedicated to their wings. Your size is Medium.

Speed

You have a very poor walking speed of 5 feet.

Heavenly Flight

You have a flying speed of 40 feet. Your speed decreases to 35 feet in medium armor, and 30 feet in heavy armor.This is your natural method movement, and you can hover in place when not actively moving. You receive advantage on DEX saving throws while flying, but will automatically fail them if you are not. You can be knocked from the air upon failing a DEX saving throw against a spell or losing more than a third of their max health in one turn. You are not knocked prone, but returning to flying will require an action.

Celestial Body

Your naturally Celestial body is used to the power of holy light. As such, you have resistance against Radiant damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Celestial, and one other language of your choice. If you are sworn to someone, one of their languages is to be prioritized.