Homebrew Emir Valkyrie Species Details

They are often heroes, servants and prophets and their presence often inspires those around them. much like humans Valkyries age from birth however once they reach their early thirties they will cease to biologically age. As Hïrunn has its own society between Aasimar and the dead, Valkyries may have a widely varied childhood but they are often trained by their parents from childhood so that they may be offered in service to the gods, however not all are accepted let alone trained.

Celestial Beings

Valkyries are exclusively female and resemble humans in almost all aspects besides their height which often stands around 6 - 7 ft. Each and every Valkyrie is a icon of strength and their athletic physique is often a goal for the shield maidens who revere them.

Godly Vices

Valkyries, much like their gods often enjoy drinking and fighting. Most of them often spend their leisure time amongst mortals who do both in abundance. For this reason it doesn't take an exceptional circumstance for a Valkyrie to leave Hïrunn.

Valkyrie Names

Usually Valkyrie names were simple human names often linked to the individuals personality or a noun that resonated with their ideals. however Valkyries who have spent a lot of time amongst non-human mortals often adopt these names for their offspring.

A Valkyrie may have one of these names: Ingrith, Eyja, Geirlod, Brigida, Hilda, Jora, Yri, Kara, Astrid.

VALKYRIE BACKGROUNDS

Backgrounds that are most appropriate for Valkyries include the acolyte, the athlete, the folk hero and the soldier.

The Valkyries that are content as citizens of Hïrunn or the mortal realms are often subject to the expected day to day goings on that accompany the simple life style.

Emir Valkyrie Traits

As a Valkyrie, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to travel between the mortal realms and Hïrunn freely is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and either your Strength or Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Valkyries reach maturity by age 16. Compared to humans however they cease to biologically age past their early thirties

Alignment

Most Valkyries are Lawful and rarely choose sides when it comes to good and evil. Much like those deemed worthy in death, good and evil bare no weighting.

Size

Valkyries are on average 6 to 7 feet tall. They have athletic, strong bodies that weigh between 100 and 145 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Guiding Presence

Your presence can inspire those who fight alongside you; you know the guidance cantrip.

Inspiring Choice

When a friendly creature you can see is reduced to 0 hit points within 10 ft. of you, you may use your reaction to grant them recourse. The creature drops to 1 hit point instead, You can use this trait up to 3 times per long rest.

Crow Shape

As an action, you may polymorph into a crow as per the polymorph spell and back into your true form as a bonus action. This form uses the Raven stat block. if you are reduced to 0 hit points you are forced back into your true form, damage received as a crow is transferred across to your own hit points. While a crow you maintain your Charisma, Intelligence and Wisdom stats.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write both Common and Celestial