Homebrew Miraluka Species Details

Miraluka

Miraluka are remarkably similar to Humans, except for a major distinctive difference in eyesight. Miraluka have no eyes, but they do have a natural ability to "see" by using a sixth sense. Many opt to wear a headdress or bandage over their eyes due to this.

Since they appear Human - including their speech and mannerisms - Miraluka attempt to blend with Humans when traveling throughout the planes. Thus, estimating how often they travel or how many live out of their land of Alpheridies is difficult, but the number is relatively low. Since their original homeland was decimated during the Planar Wars, no major Miraluka settlements exist outside of Alpheridies, though individuals can still be encountered anywhere in the planes.

Physical Description 

In almost every respect, Miraluka are identical to baseline humans except for the lack of eyes. Miraluka have vestigial or occasionally non-existent eyes. While they often avoided attention, the formal sashes which they bound their eyeless gaze were a distinctive sight.

Society

Miraluka are a thoughtful, cautious, and deliberative species. They have little interest in personal gain or glory. For social reasons, many Miraluka hide their appearance by wearing a headband, a mask, or similar concealing headwear. In addition all Miraluka are very united by species. They call themselves "brothers" and are considered as members of a great family

Miraluka Names

Miraluka have short names, often only two syllables long and easy to pronounce. They also usually, though not always, sound a bit harsh.

Example Male Names: Akued, Biharr, Chektof, Ewec, Fineor, Mevas, Napuc, Sowan, Tivirth, Vikual

Example Female Names: Aulruil, Glapaun, Hewzen, Ioleh, Jihuhl, Lowoihr, Oufahri, Sugoer, Votoan, Zikuuhk

Miraluka Traits

As a Miraluka, you have the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom is increased by 2 and you may increase one other ability score by 1

Age

Miraluka mature at the same rate as Humans. On average, they live about 250 years.

Alignment

Miraluka believe in balance and thus tend toward no particular alignment. The best and worst are found among them.

Size

Miraluka typically stand 5 to 6 feet tall and generally weigh about 180 lbs. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Ever Alert

Due to your sixth sense, it is impossible to surprise you when conscious and you have an enhanced reaction time. You receive the Alert feat at first level.

Sixth Sense

Although blind, you can "see" by using the a sixth sense. You act normally without taking any penalties for blindness or darkness. This trait enables you to make Perception checks, and can read and write as a sighted person. You have blindsight within 15 feet. Otherwise you ignore any penalties for normal vision due to darkness out to normal range.

Keen Sense

You are proficient with the perception skill with an advantage on all perception checks.

Languages

You can read and write Common, Elvish and one additional language.