Homebrew Eidolon Species Details

Having existed for millenia, the eidolons keep watch over the caverns of Yonderfell. Some say their bodies of metal and stone were forged by the first dwarven smiths; others, by a lost vesk kingdom or a gnomish grandmaster. They themselves cannot remember their origins, for though they reincarnate if killed, they lose some of their memories each time. There’s tales that say that the spirits of light that animate an eidolon’s body are pieces of angels, or devilish fire, or the souls of forgotten heroes.

Whatever the case, eidolons are often drawn to be protectors. Most eidolons enforce what they refer to as the Common Law, a set of laws which they consider to apply to all of Yonderfell, and which they keep record of together. Some, though, follow other laws, or reject their role as guardians.

Eidolon names are often series of adjectives and nouns, such as Vigilant Gaze or Broken Chain, followed by a number which indicates how many times they have regenerated. For some eidolons, this is as high as 100; for others, as low as 20. A rare few range in the single digits, and only one eidolon has the number 0

Eidolon Traits

Eidolons have the following traits:

Languages:

You can speak, read and write Vesk and Vak.

Magisterial Spirit

You do not need to consume food or drink, and do not need to breathe. You are resistant to necrotic damage.

Power of Law

You know the Guidance cantrip, and starting at 3rd level, you can cast Shield of Faith once per long rest.

Immortal Defender

You have proficiency with all weapons.

Natural Armour

The metal-and-stone hull in which your spirit rests is resistant to damage. Your AC when not wearing armour is equal to 13 + DEX.