Homebrew Angel (Boros, Ravnica) Species Details

Description.


Ravnican angels represent the principles of justice and righteousness. Created by Razia, they originally all served the legion, but can choose different paths due to different ideals of justice, duty, law, and order. Some have left the legion, choosing other guilds or protecting the guildless. Angels from Ravnica resemble women. Some are crowned or surrounded by a glowing light, and others have hair that look like living flame.

History in Ravnica Setting.


Within the Boros, angels are considered to be incarnations of the spirit of justice and revenge. They are considered to be the top members of the guild, whose parun Razia is an angel herself. Razia created all other Boros angels as clones, reflections or copies of herself. They all lived in the floating hall called the Parhelion.

Boros angels possess no need to drink, eat, or sleep, but can if it so pleases them. They have enhanced strength, a strong sense of duty and morality, and are supposedly incapable of lying. Boros angels can hear people calling their name from anywhere in Ravnica.

The only surviving first generation angel is Pierakor az Vinrenn D'rav, better known as Feather, who became the Guildmaster after Razia's death. Following in her progenitor's footsteps, Feather created a new lineage of angels. Feather was later replaced by one of these Angels, Aurelia, who argued that a disgraced angel can't command authority or respect.

In the wake of Aurelia's leadership and her assaults on parts of the Ravnican population that she deemed complicit in crimes, several angels left the Boros and dedicated themselves to the protection of the guildless.

Angel (Boros, Ravnica) Traits

I have pulled inspiration from Volo's Guide Aasimar, and the templates of the Battleforge and Firemane Angels from Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica, along with a few abilities inspired by other Angel templates by fellow homebrewers located here on dndbeyond. On a personal note, I had to tone down abilities like flight due to them being possibly overpowered for lower levels. Recommendation for best class that fits the lore in my opinion would be Paladin, Oath of the Crown.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma Score increases by 2.

Age.

Under 76 years of age. According to the current history in the Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica, 10,000 years after the original signing of the original Guildpact, it was destroyed. At that time, Feather was the only one that survived Szadek's ghost army that killed all of the angels. The current year is 10,076.

Alignment.

Their strong sense of duty and justice within the Boros falls in line with Chaotic Good, and Lawful Good. 

Size.

Angels have the same range of height and weight as humans. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

You have a flight speed of 50ft. You must be in a space wide enough to accomodate your wingspan to fly. Your wingspan is equal to twice your height. (modeled after the Aarokocra speed, and taking influence to regulate it from user: SlothInTheBox with his Angel.)  Optional Ruling for Dungeon Masters who are more strict: Requires Renown 3 within the Boros guild. Until then you are a bounded angel and do not have the respect required to fly. (This is in flavor of you beginning at level 1 and playing like Feather in the books.)

Darkvision

Made of the light and a living being directly derived of White Mana, your vision can easily cut through darkness. 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.

Parun's Resilience

Created under one of Razia's own creations, Feather, you have the same knack for Fire. You have resistance against Fire damage and Radiant damage.

Immortal Nature

Angels don't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Take Heart

Boros angels can hear people calling their name from anywhere in Ravnica. You do not know where, and only know who if you are familiar with the person.

Rally the Righteous

You are an inspiration upon the battlefield. Choose up to three creatures you can see within 30 feet of you. Until the end of the your next turn, each target can add a d4 to its attack roll or saving throw. Your Rally the Righteous die changes when you reach certain levels. The die becomes a d6 at 5th level, a d8 at 10th level, and a d10 at 15th level.  After you use this ability, you can’t use it again until you complete long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial. You are a newly formed Angel, and cannot understand all languages yet.

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