Homebrew Shadow Born Species Details

Shadow born are a race of former dead souls who died in a place enshrouded by shadow, and have caught the attention of an entity called the Umbral Phoenix, a mysterious entity which resides in shadow. It gives them immortality in exchange for the ability to watch them and see the world through their eyes. The Umbral Phoenix does not wish to rule but rather to observe and experience life. It knows that eventually all will be in darkness. It has no disdain for life, and wishes to create a home for those who lived in the light to feel at home in the dark. Because of this, Shadow Born are wanderers and value the lives of those they think have potential. They are often mistaken for roaming spirits, and have been known to live in cities and other areas. However, when Shadow born are killed, they disperse and come back in the place where they died in their life before they were a Shadow Born. After this happens a process called Fracturing begins. Fracturing happens when a Shadow Born dies, and when the Shadow born awakens there will be a voice of a past life the back of their head that talks to them, and tells them about their life. Shadow Born can be shattered two to three times, but will eventually be driven mad by the voices of their past lives. They are light sensitive and tend to avoid going out in the morning. Further more, they are also susceptible to radiant magic which causes their body to fray like shadows in light.

Shadow Born Traits

Shadow Born have the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2.

Light Sensitivity

Due to their shadowed bodies Shadow Born are susceptible to the sunlight. When in direct sunlight without a cloak you have disadvantage on Attack Rolls, Ability Checks and Saving Throws.

 

Age

Shadow born are immortal, but are capable of being killed permanantly.

Alignment

Shadow born are never given guidance so most of them are neutral.

Size

Ash Born are the same size as humans.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Your shadowed eyes are attuned to the darkness and shadows. 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.

Shadowed Resistance

Resistant to necrotic and psychic damage.

Languages

You know Common, and Abyssal.

Shadowed Body

Gain advantage on Stealth checks when in darkness.