Homebrew Deep Imaskari (5E) Species Details

No Longer Human

A deep Imaskari appears mostly human, though is no longer quite so. Their skin looks pale and stonelike, as if expertly sculpted from the finest veined marble, though it is as soft as human skin to the touch. Otherwise, a deep Imaskari is tall and slender -- a typical male stands between 5-3/4 and 6 feet in height and weighs around 160 pounds, and a female is about half a foot shorter and 40 pounds lighter.

A typical Imaskari wears a greatcoat and trousers, or even a robe, celebrating their grand heritage. 

 

A Once Great People

Secret and few, the deep Imaskari are heirs to the lost empire of Imaskar. One of the earliest human empires, Imaskar rose in what is now the Dust Desert and Plains of Purple Dust. Wizard-kings of heady power, the Imaskari were destroyed by the slaves they had abducted from other worlds and the machinations of unusual creatures of their own creation. The Imaskari faded away into history as their empire crumbled, leaving behind nothing but mysterious ruins. A secret few, however, charged with epic wizardry, managed to preserve themselves and their kin. Fleeing deep into the bowels of the earth, they sealed themselves away from both the knowledge and the recriminations of the surface world.

 

Deep Imaskari Names

The deep Imaskari have generally retained the naming traditions of their surface ancestors.

 

Male Names: Qari, Ghari, Machuruna, Anciano, Taita, Hijo, Hawachuri.

Female Names: Sipas, Sumaqsipas, Warmi, Ususi, Hawaususi, Nanay, Warmiwillka.

Surnames: Kinraysapa, Manaallin, Manaq'anra, Kusisqa, Erk'etamunay, Sonqosuwa.

Deep Imaskari (5E) Traits

Deep Imaskari have a heavy focus on magic, giving them relevant capabilities

Ability Score Increase.

Your Intelligence increases by 2 and your Wisdom Increases by 1.

Age

Imaskari have a natural lifespan similar to humans but slightly longer, reaching adulthood during their late teens and living for around a century.

Alignment

The original Imaskari were considered to be very evil, and definitely were. However, the modern Deep Imaskari tend to be mostly Neutral, spending their time studying magic and trying to survive in the Underdark.

Size

Taller and slender humans, Deep Imaskari generally stand at almost 6 feet tall, but with a lighter weight.

Speed

Your base speed, like most Medium Humanoids, is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You have darkvision out to 60 feet.

Arcane Ancestry

You gain proficiency in the Arcane skill

Spell Clutch

You know the Prestidigitation Cantrip. At 5th level, you can also cast Blur once per day. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak Common, Undercommon, and Roushoum, the Deep Imaskari Language.