Homebrew Elan (Eberron) 5e Species Details
Creation
The elans represent a dark side of the process of Inspiration that allows a quori to posses a willing empty vessel. Elans contain a quori spirit condemned to reside powerless within a human form by its kin for crimes against the quori. This process is not voluntary, and it often ends with the vessel eventually falling to madness over its long life.
Personality
The elans resemble the human vessels from whom they are derived, and retain much of the variety in personalities and appearance of their human forebears. Elans often go mad, and some believe they hear the voices of the spirit trapped within them.
As with all residents of Riedra, elans are indoctrinated into the Path of Inspiration and believe their noble actions can redeem the evil spirits bound within them. Most elans in Riedra join the Harmonious Shield, and many belong to the Edgewalkers.
Society
Elans are often integrated into the surrounding human society.
Elans loyal to the Path of Inspiration remain in Riedra, where they join the Harmonious Shield and the Edgewalkers. Those who learn the truth or reject their lot in life have been known to flee to Adar, where they are treated with suspicion but may prove to be powerful opponents to the might of Riedra.
Lands
Elans hold no land, but primarily reside in Riedra. Besides Riedra, Elans have been known to flee to the continents of Khorvaire, Xen'drik, or Argonnessen, as well as to Adar.
Elan (Eberron) 5e Traits
Elans are humans that have been remade into stronger beings able to survive on nothing but their mental energy.Ability Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age
Elans are created as adults and do not age. They can live as long as 2000 years old before their bodies break down.
Alignment
Elans are usually neutral, driven only by the mission in their heads.
Size
Elans, like humans, vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Psionic Warrior
Elan were created likely for battle purposes and are thus used to weaponry and armor. You are proficient with the dagger, light hammer, longbow, warhammer, light armor and shields.
Repletion
Elans are known to be able to survive off nothing but their own mind energy. You may perform a ritual that takes 1 hour. Your food and drink requirements are waived for the next 24 hours. You may not perform this ritual again until you finish a long rest.
Resistance
Using their mental prowess, elans can shield their bodies and minds in preparation against damage and withstand it. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.
Elan Sense
Elans are all connected by the influence of the quasi-deity which turned them, allowing them to be aware of one another. You know instantly if there is another elan within 120 feet of you.
Appear Human
Despite the change that made you elan, you retain a human appearance. You look and appear human. If you rouse suspicion, or if a wary creature suspects something is amiss, you have advantage on any Charisma (Deception) check you make to avoid detection.
Languages
You can speak, read and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Living Prison
Elans contain the quori spirit, condemned to reside powerless within a human form by its kin for crimes against the quori. This process is not voluntary, and it often ends with the vessel eventually falling to madness over its long life.
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