Homebrew Asura Species Details

The Asura are a race of demi-gods. They are humans who have been chosen by gods to become something far greater than what they were. They are enforcers of what is right and are sworn to protect the Material Plane from other worldly threats. To do so, they are gifted with the power of "Mantra", and ethereal energy that is generated from the prayers to the different pantheons. Without being a direct descendant of one of these beings, one must be chosen to undergo a procedure to become an Asura. The procedure involves implanting a Mantra Reactor in their chest. This device drastically alters their body, and allows them to use Mantra, since they could not do so naturally. The Asura are also known to be linked to a different emotions, the stronger the emotion they are linked to, the stronger their physical form becomes.

Life for the Asura has not been completely peaceful though. Even though they were originally gifted their powers from the gods, the Asura were granted the gift autonomy and were not held down by the absolute wills of the gods. Because of this, many wars of conflicting ideals have been waged. Some Asura believe they should be ruling over mortals, and forcing them onto what they believe is the right path. Others believe humanity should be left to make their own mistakes, and be free to live their own lives. Some of these wars became so intense, that they put entire worlds at risk, when entire empires of these near god-like beings clashed.

Asura Names

Male Names: Yasha, Wyzen, Deus, Augus, Kalrow

Female Names: Durga, Mithra, Olga, Daiya

Asura Traits

A race of demi-gods that use Mantra. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score is increased by 2. Age. Asura live for eons, tens of thousands of years are nothing these beings. They cannot be aged magically either. Alignment. An Asura's alignment depends your point of view, but they are almost always Lawful in some way. Some Asura truly are trying to be noble guardians of the material plane, while other are trying to rule it. However, while those that are trying to rule it may seem evil, they may believe they are doing the greatest good possible by leading the world down a path they think would lead to ultimate peace and happiness. Size. Asura vary in size, but typically stand roughly between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 200 and 400 pounds. Your size is Medium. Speed. Your base walking speed is 40 feet. Blindsight. Asura can use the power of Mantra to perceive their surroundings up to 30ft, even if they cannot see at all. Celestial Resistance. As a demi-god, you have resistance to necrotic and ra

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Asuras can not die of old age the oldest one recording in the books was over ten of thousands of years old but must of them die at the age of 200-250 due to battles.

Alignment

 An Asura's alignment depends your point of view, but they are almost always Lawful in some way. Some Asura truly are trying to be noble guardians of the material plane, while other are trying to rule it. However, while those that are trying to rule it may seem evil, they may believe they are doing the greatest good possible by leading the world down a path they think would lead to ultimate peace and happiness.

Size

Asura vary in size, but typically stand roughly between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 200 and 400 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Blindsight

Blindsight. Asura can use the power of Mantra to perceive their surroundings up to 30ft, even if they cannot see at all.

Celestial resistance

You have resistance to necrotic and radiant damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Celestial, and Primordial.

Reactor Mutation

Your arms and upper torso are mechanical, but are not considered metal. If you lose your arms, they will grow back in 1d4 days. You also have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, you have resistance to poison damage and you are immune to disease.

Natural Armor

Your AC equals 10  + Con Modifier + Dex Modifier