Homebrew Archon Species Details

Physical Description

The Archons can look like every other race. However, the one defining feature that all the Archons have is their irises are the shape of stars (being 4 or 5 points), either one or both arms are black with glowing tattoos, and a mark on the back of their neck that represents the Archons Domain.

 

History

An Archon, also simply called a god, is a being that can manipulate elemental energy and whose lifespan is much longer than that of mortals.

Several thousand years ago, many archons roamed the Forgotten Realms, each with control over particular aspects of a Domain. However, when seven divine thrones in Celestia opened up, promising the victors absolute dominion over their Domain, bitter power struggles now collectively known as the Archon War erupted throughout the land.

Two thousand years ago, the last divine seat was claimed, and the archons who emerged victorious became known as The Seven. The Seven were the Archon of Swords, Archon of Stone, Archon of the Sands, Archon of Soul, Archon of War, Archon of the Sea and Archon of Journey. Together, they established the continent of Genosia, its seven nations, and the seven Domains as they are known today. Each of The Seven possesses a Gnosis, a higher nexus of power that allows them to resonate directly with Celestia and grants them the "divine ability" to defend their respective nations.

Society

Very little is currently known about the origins of archons. Farha al-Karimi, for example, was an insignificant frost spirit until she met and formed a bond with a nameless traveller and, from there, eventually gained enough power through faith from the Frostbrand to challenge the Journey Archon of the time, Minerva. After her victory, she became the new Journey Archon and used her powers to create her current vessel, Kanahi. Nothing is known about Andromeda’s origins; by the time he descended on The Forgotten Realm with his people, he was already considered the God of Astral.

In the past, one of the requirements for becoming an archon was holding love for humanity, using their powers as Archon to guide and protect humanity. However, after The Seven were established and its original members passed on, the newer archons no longer upheld the duty of guiding humanity.

When an archon, or any god, dies, their power flows out of them and into the surrounding area. When a god chooses to pass on, they are able to control the flow of power and use it to the benefit of the land. However, if they are killed, the surge of power can easily overwhelm those in the vicinity; for example, the power released upon Hystezia's death salinized her adherents.

Archon Traits

Before there were mortals who laid claim to the land, there were the Archons.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence and Wisdom score are increased by 1.

Age

Though the Archons can live forever, they are capable of death from mortal and natural causes.

Alignment

The Archons can have any alignment. However many of the Archons are aligned Neutral.

Size

The Archons take on the form of humans. Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Archonic Knowledge

You are proficient in History and Arcana.

Archonic Intuition

You gain advantage on Insight and checks.

Archon's Grace

When you’re Hit Points reach 0 if you are not outright killed, you are reduced to 1 Hit Point.

Celestial Influence

You can use the Charm Person spell at 1st level. The spell cannot be used again until a Long Rest is made. You have advantage against being charmed and magic can't put you to sleep. Your spell casting modifier is Charisma.

Languages

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

Darkvision

You gain 60 feet of darkvision. In darkness you see it as dim light.