Homebrew Aetherma Species Details
The skin of a Light-Bringer seems to practically shine, and emits a small amount of light in the dark, for this they will roll with disadvantage to stealth. Night-Bearers look as though they were cut from the night sky, white freckles dotting their darker skin in varying degrees, often creating patterns along their skin. both races have long tails with soft tuffs of glowing fur at the end... Both can be spellcasters as they also have a lifespan of about 800 years.
Aetherma Traits
They have the ability to be called upon by both the goddesses and the twins.Dark Vision
your character can see up to 30Ft in the dark, 60 ft in dim lighting.
Language
celestial is the equivalent of their native tongue
Resistance to Radiant Damage
at a first level anyone casting a radiant damage type against you will roll with disadvantage, at levels higher than 5 you will be allowed an attack of opportunity on the caster.
Ethereal Whispers
at level one the goddesses can choose to talk to the Aetherma but they cannot reply starting at level five the Aetherma unlocks the ability to give short replies to wither goddesses. at level ten conversations will be able to be had with both the twins and the goddesses. when you use this ability the small speckles of stardust leftover on the body of the Aetherma, whether it is in the eyes, skin, or hair, glows just faintly.
Eternal until Earned: Lifespan
When an Aetherma reaches 800 years they are allowed to either die or continue living. they may plead to their goddesses for death early, the goddesses will grant death and the ability to age if they truly wish, especially if it is for love. Because of this, and the story of their goddesses, the Aetherma celebrate death, assured that their souls travel between an infinite sea of stars when they pass, and you may once again be with the goddesses and all those that love you. death is not an end in their culture, its merely a new and exciting horizon. when an Aetherma dies they are often sent off with a song of celebration and a drink.
Light-Bringer
Light-Bringers have the ability to see in the dark as its an inate part of the species, but their skin gives off a dim light for up to 3 feet, their dark vision allows them to see up to 60 ft in the dark. their skin also allows for the people around them to see up to a short distance. they will roll a disadvantage in all stealth unless most or all of their skin is covered. their skin often ranges from a golden color to deep warmer browns and possibly can fall into warm reds and oranges. their eyes can be any color but the most common is a gold color that also gives off a warm light. Light-Bringers are naturally much warmer than other species and can handle a bit more heat as a result.
+1 charisma
Light-Bringers are often said to have a warm air about them, both literally and figuralitly. they often find it much easier to approach people because of this. it also allows people to relax around them, many people find a peace when around their warmth.
Night-Bearers
Night-Bearers are oftensaid to have otherworldy intellligence, and have amazing navigation in mesuring the stars. when they do things for their godess it is imortalized in constalatinn like spots on their skin, its said that when one dies the most important one on their body is put into the sky as an actual constillation. as in all Aetherma culture death is celebrated, it is not a time of mourning as you are rejoining your godessses, and you provided service with your life. Night-Bearers often come in shades of blues and purples, generlly in darker, cooler shades and tones. with star like patterns dotting their skin. just as with Light-Bringers the Night-Bearers may keep traits from their once mortal bodies (i.e. horns, tails, etc..)
Dark-Vision
they will be able to see 60 ft in dim lighting, their eyes are very adept at lighting like this as much of their work was made to be done in the night.
+1 to Intimidation
due to stereotypes about Night-Bearers being able to know what you do under starlight many people willingly give up information when they believe that the person already knows it. often in pleas for their sentence to be lighter. this stereotype was a rumor originally spread by other Night-Bearers, many Night-Bearers find it quite hilarious, as it helps with most things.
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