Homebrew Angel of Death Species Details
An Angel of Death is chosen by a being whose power has transcended life and mortality. They have most likely experienced an event that demonstrated the destruction that necromancy can bring. The natural cycle of life into death is broken, the natural and inevitable order of death is manipulated by bringing a being back from the grave. The Angel of Death is instructed by their patron or master to right these wrongs and restore the natural order. In the eyes of these angels death is, and should remain to be, inevitable - therefore those that attempt to defy their eventual demise should be brought to justice. When a being's time has run out, or when a being attempts to defy their own mortality or the mortality of others, they should be stopped and sent to the gentle embrace of Death itself.
Angel of Death Traits
An Angel of Death is imbued with power from the Deity, Patron, or powerful being that enlisted them as their weapon.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Angels of Death do not age beyond the point that they were enlisted by their patron. Their idea of time is skewed as they live through their perpetual duty that was given to them.
Alignment
Angels of Death do not have a set alignment. However, due to their undying dedication to their patron, they typically keep to the lawful side of alignment.
Size
Angels of Deaths remain the same height they were in life. They will retain the same size and stature that they had before their transition into the clutches of Death.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
Thanks to your deathly gaze, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Grave Constitution
Due to your endless mission, your patron does not see food and drink as a valuable use of your time. You do not need to eat or drink, but if you decide to do so, it will all taste bland and unpleasant. However, you must sleep like a human would, despite your original race, so that your patron can remind you of your duty by giving you haunting nightmares of the chaos that would ensue if the natural cycle were to be interrupted.
Immortal Duty
Upon becoming an Angel of Death, you are given a list of people that Death wishes for you to bring to them (the DM may decide who these individuals are and how many you are given). You are not given any information about them except their name. You have advantage on Investigation and Insight checks that are used to gather information about the people on the list.
Whenever an Angel of Death comes within 100ft of one of their targets, their head is filled with whispers from their patron ordering them to execute their orders. If the Angel of Death sees their target, they see the individual wrapped in shadowy tendrils so they are aware of their target.
Upon leaving this range of their target without sending them to their grave, the Angel of Death must make a Wisdom Saving Throw or take 1d6 Necrotic Damage.
Death Incarnate
As a bonus action, you reveal the true power that was granted to you by your patron for the next hour. Your form becomes slightly transparent as your mortal body separates from your immortal soul. As you take this dark form, the following benefits are granted to you until the duration ends or until you cancel the form early as a bonus action:
- Your emaciated angel wings reveal themselves, granting you a flying speed of 30 feet.
- Your attacks deal an additional 1d6 Radiant Damage for the duration.
- You gain temporary hit points equal to half your maximum hit points + your proficiency bonus.
- You receive half the amount of hit points from healing spells for the duration or until the Death Incarnate form is cancelled.
Once this feature has been used, it cannot be used again until the next dawn.
Alter Shadow
Your ability to blend into the shadows gives you an upper hand in certain situations. You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.
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