Homebrew Crystalfolk WIP Species Details

 

A Mysterious Race with a Mysterious Source

Crystalfolk are unique in the manner that they are birthed from inanimate objects. Deep underground, shining crystals form in large open caves. Somehow, these crystals gain life, and fall off of their structures onto the ground. They then lay on the ground, and the crystal slowly grows into a mildly humanoid shape. The duration of this process ranges from as short as ten years to as long as a century. You can tell how long a particular crystalfolk was in stasis by their size, as they get larger the more time they have to grow. Because of this, the emotional maturity of a crystalfolk cannot be inferred using hight. 

Because cystalfolk are birthed from preexisting crystals, they range greatly in color. All colors of the rainbow have been observed, with saturated pink being the most common, and orange and yellow being quite rare. Their heads contain a small glow inside, likely connected to the magic that gives them sentience. 

Vain and Proud

Most races hold gems and crystals in a high regard, so the crystalfolk naturally garner attention and awe when they venture onto the surface. Because of this, they tend to think of themselves in a high regard, with some groups even believing themselves messengers of the divine. Even though most are not that extreme, the crystalfolk are still obsessed with perfection, and improper manners are a crime within their borders. 

Despite being strict when it comes to proper behavior, tradition is not a strong force within crystalfolk clans. As they are not born from others of their species, they have no parentage, and so most infants are raised either communally or by a single crystalfolk given the role of caretaker. Because of this, the crystalfolk rarely have deep bonds with one another, and their trademark rigid mannerisms are all that are typically passed down.

Crystalfolk tend to be quick to judge, and so first impressions are very important. For instance, if a crystalfolk first sees someone picking their nose, it could take months of positive social interaction to sway their opinion on said person. Occasionally, after spending long periods of time with surface dwellers, crystalfolk will become more lax and kindhearted, but this typically takes quite a while. Keep this information in mind as you craft a personality for your crystalfolk character.

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Crystalfolk WIP Traits

Your crystalfolk character has many special abilities due to their unique composition.

Glowing Core

Crystalfolk have 360º vision around the core in their head. This core gives off a soft light with a radius of 30ft. This light can be blocked with a cloth, however, this will blind the crystalfolk in said direction.

Language

You can speak, write, and read common. Crystalfolk speech has a ringing sound to it, which in combination with their flowery manner can make understanding them difficult for some people.  

Alignment

Most crystalfolk are lawful, believing that strict rules are the path to success. These beliefs can manifest in many ways, with neutral, good, and evil crystalfolk all being common. 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2.

Spell

You have unlimited access to the Light spell