Homebrew Asgardian Species Details

Heralding from a realm from a higher plane, resides a world named Asgard. Asgard houses the Bifrost, a powerful bridge between worlds that can be used to easily transport between realms. The Asgardians protect the Bifrost training their whole lives to fight the many creatures of the realms. Asgardians occasionally will travel to other realms to help qualm conflict, but rarely ever cross to the prime material plane. 

Proud Warriors

Every day the Asgardians train, preparing themselves for any foe. They train against each other, constantly trying to prove themselves better than than the next. The stronger Asgardians compete in tournaments, large competitions of epic battles, all for glory and fame. The winners of these tournaments become Asgard's champions, gaining powers beyond the natural. Those who win multiple tournaments are written down in legends and immortalized in folklore. Every Asgardian child's dream is to become a champion of Asgard. 

Otherworldly Power

Winners of the Asgardian tournament gain immense powers, each unique from the last. Some gain powers over the elements, others gain powers over intangibles. The power gained from this tournament is often looked at as godly in other worlds. The more tournaments an Asgardian wins the stronger their power gets. These powers however, can sometimes lead the wielder to be more arrogant, many times leading to their demise. Those who don't let the power get to their head are the ones who win multiple tournaments. 

Secluded Lifestyle

Asgardians live a life separated from other worlds for most of their life. They often find themselves acting very different from the people of the world they are visiting. They usually fall under two different categories when in a different realm, struggling to blend in and follow societies rules, or enamoring people with their charm and stories.

Asgardians that struggle fit in with society often stand out as they act what others would deem strange. They often act as if they are still in Asgard, doing things that society would deem unruly. They can sometimes get themselves in trouble with their actions, as they often have little regard for the wellness of others. 

Those that are charismatic can often find themselves sharing their stories to others. Their tales make others fall in love with them and look up to them. They are comfortable in social situations as they can draw a crowd and entertain them.

Asgardian Names

Every Asgardian name consists of 1 or 2 syllables followed by son or daughter of the parent's name who corresponds to their gender. Some examples are Thor, son of Odin, or Sif, daughter of Hela. Asgardians present themselves with their full name when introducing themselves, but only call friends by their first names.

Male Names. Thor, Loki, Odin, Tyr, Volstagg, Heimdall

Female Names. Sif, Hela, Frigga, Amora, Angela, Valkyrie

Asgardian Traits

Asgardians train together thus sharing many traits with one another

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Asgardians live near immortal lives. They mature at the same rate as humans but can live thousands of years.

Alignment

Asgardians live by a strict code of law but struggle to see laws of other races making them lawful but lean towards neutral. They don't mingle with other world affairs, unless there is a threat to the Bifrost making them neutral. 

Size

Asgardians are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 350 and 400 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Ancient Lore

You have proficiency in the History skill.

Warrior's Endurance

You can shake off minor wounds of battle. As a bonus action you can regain a number of hit points equal to your constitution score. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Powerful Build

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

Born Champion

Your extensive martial training gives you a leg up in battle. When you score a critical hit, add damage equal to your proficiency bonus to your damage roll. 

Languages

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