Homebrew Bhaalspawn Species Details
This race is not meant to stand alone
This race functions as a sort of universal subrace
Decades ago, many gods were killed in the Godswar. The Lord of Murder, Bhaal, foresaw his demise and stalked the mortal world, fathering children with dozens of women of every race. The children born from these unions all carried the divine spark of Bhaal. You are one of these children. The taint of Bhaal grants you powers beyond those typical of your race and heritage. At least, that is what you've been told…
So far, none of your powers have manifested. While you have always had the free will to choose your own path, your father's shadow looms large. You know that Bhaal expected to return to life, once his children had slaughtered one another to the last. If you were the last remaining Bhaalspawn, would you become a god? Or would you be no more than a vessel for your malevolent father? You may choose to embrace this destiny and hunt down your siblings, or you may try to forever rid yourself of your father's tainted ‘gift’.
Bhaalspawn Traits
The divine spark of Bhaal brings many conditions, for better or worse.Throne of Bhaal
When you are killed, your soul is drawn to the Throne of Bhaal, where it must wait along with all of its siblings until only one Bhaalspawn remains alive. This means that resurrection magic will no longer work on your dead body after being dead for one day.
However, this is offset by the fact that you are more resilient than others of your race. When you are forced to make death saving throws, you are not dead until you have failed four rolls (instead of three).
Ability Score Increase
The divine spark gives you better suited battle abilities, intended to kill and satiate Bhaal's desire.
You may replace your racial ASI with the following
You gain +2 to Strength or Dexterity (your choice), and a +1 to Constitution
Bhaalspawn bloodlust
Due to the divine spark that resides within you, you have a bloodlust that cannot be ignored. Every tine you finish a day without engaging in combat take a point of bloodlust. If you engage in combat, reset your bloodlust level to zero. The following effects take place corresponding to bloodlust level;
1. Grace day, no negative effects
2. Disadvantage on concentration
3. -1 to persuasion and insight
4. -1 to persuasion, insight, and deception
5. -1 to all knowledge checks
6. Rests take 1 hour more to complete
7. Every time you see someone or a group of people you do not personally know, roll a wisdom save. On <8, immediately go into a frenzy and attempt to kill everyone you are not familiar with
Age
Bhaalspaw age at the same rate as their mother, but tend to live twice as long.
Alignment
Bhaalspawn tend to lean torwards the chaotic evil alignment, due to their need to kill, but it is not rare for them to deviate from this path.
Unsettling Aura
Due to your troublesome heritage, you are more adept at making others submit to your will. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Size
Bhaalspawn tend to be around the same size as their mothers race, albeit slightly on the taller side.
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