Homebrew Duthrael Species Details

"One word can stop an Army, one sword can end a Truce. I do not doubt the danger both present. However, speak not to me of the empty threat of the Duthrael, Their people's cries shall pay tribute enough."

                                - Grisvar, the Emerald Sage

Their true nature is known to few, for Duthrael are not what they once were. To be born of the blood of Asmodeus, and also bear the mark of the abyss, it is little wonder why their people are greeted with hate and fear. Their imposing figures, fiendish horns and snakes eyes belay a race of powerful tradition and honor. Freed from the emotionless Yuan-ti and gifted with the strength to forge their own path, The Duthrael are not the monsters the world believes them to be. They keep to themselves, following strict codes that protect their people and limit their outside interaction. Duthrael that leave their homes as adventurers, do so in an effort to strengthen themselves and their home, claiming secrets and magics for their people to learn from. 

Corrupted Bloodline

The Duthrael are a hybrid race born from yuan-ti during the shattering of the world.

 As humans died out during the ascension of Ku-ra-ne The Endless Storm, The Yuan-ti empire required new chattel to continue their expansion. Many half-human races were quickly absorbed; however, it was an imperfect solution. Tieflings soon became their new prey of choice, but the mixing of infernal and abyssal blood resulted in an abnormally large population of purebloods, with broodguards and anathemas becoming almost extinct. This weakening of the blood lead to increased fervor in their worship of Sseth, growing chaotic and desperate. Once the Song of Sages barred the gods from accessing the material plane, the Yuan-ti found their rituals ineffective. They had two choices: find a new source of divinity to fuel their rituals, or continue to interbreed until they can once again create a yuan-ti of pure blood in Sseth’s image. These choices spawned two factions, with the yuan-ti (Vrael) devolving into more beasts then men, and the Duthrael (outsiders) taking on a new form.  As the years passed, the two split into entirely separate races. The Duthrael settled around the Aspect of Power, letting it’s divinity sustain their rituals, but ultimately warping their forms beyond recognition.

Imperious and Calculating

Duth’rael are physically imposing, standing between 7 and 8ft tall. They have sharp features, angled cheekbones, and long pointed ears. They have enlarged canines, and their teeth are pointed. Their eyes are vertically slit like a cats and are the color of flame: often orange, amber, gold, purple, and red to rich blue. Their skin tone is an ashen grey but varies from an almost ethereal blue-white to an earthen Taupe. Their hair follows traditional coloration, but also include white, silver and occasionally bronze. Duth’rael are physically strong, with wiry muscles and long fingers. They have two horns similar to that of Tieflings, but they easily break off and regrow, gaining length with each iteration.

Duthrael have formed a rigid clan system, where the standing of ones birth defines their future. Feared and avoided, Duthrael are arrogant and xenophobic, confident in their superiority yet unwilling to leave their homeland. To see a Duthrael outside of their territory is a rare and worrying sight.  The length of a Duth’rael’s horns hold status and cultural significance, with the noble Chakir Clan favoring shorter horns, and the warrior's Emar Clan favoring length. As such the casts in Duthrael culture tend to be ridged and unforgiving, With only the lowest of rank in each clan physically able to transition from one to another, yet are socially honor bound to adhere to the commands of those of greater rank.

Duthrael Traits

Duthrael share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal and abyssal descent.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Duthrael mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.

Alignment

Duthrael are calculating and imperious, thinking of their own gain whenever possible. Their blood is torn between law or chaos and thus are typically neutral evil.

Size

Duthrael range between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 220 and 280 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your mixed heritage, 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.

Powerful build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Martial Spellcraft

You can cast a special version of the Shillelagh cantrip with this trait, using Charisma as your spellcasting ability for it. When you use this version of Shillelagh, you can target any melee weapon that you are proficient with.

Mixed Heritage

You have resistance to fire damage and are Immune to the poisoned condition.

Languages

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