Homebrew Sangheili Species Details

Hailing from the arid mountain ranges and the vast deserts of Sanghelios, the mighty Sangheili are well adapted to the less hospitable areas of Faerun. With their large muscled legs, hunched backs, and split mandibles, a traveler might take a Sangheili warrior for a demon from the fiery planes. No matter their outward appearance, these warriors are as loyal as they come, never surrendering if a comrade were to fall in battle.

A Life of War

Raised from childhood to be warriors, other societal roles are treated as secondary endeavors or even hobbies, and are not honored at all. Sangheili are skilled in the usage of most bladed weapons. One interesting example of this martial focus is that only aristocrats are allowed to wield swords and that sword-wielders are then no longer eligible for marriage; however, they may breed with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes. In some clans, Sangheili children are raised in "common rooms" to ensure that all start on an equal footing and progress in rank by merit of their abilities. Members of some Sangheili clans rarely know their true fathers, and are usually raised by a maternal uncle instead. This may be a method of preventing status from being inherited in order to force children to make their own way in the world so they actively strive to earn advancement.

To the Victor, the Spoils Go

 Sangheili are naturally very intelligent, their culture's long dependence on a military-industrial scheme has led to an emphasis on might over science. Promotion in the Sanghelios military is by merit; a soldier must succeed to advance among the ranks. Success is often measured in scalps. A Zealot, for example, has personally slaughtered thousands of individuals to reach that status.

Sangheili Names

The Sangheili place great value in their names, and it is considered both a privilege and an honor for only those proved worthy. 

The surname of each individual comes from their lineage. The hero Thel 'Vadam, for example, was from the Vadam lineage. Each lineage has its own state on Sanghelios, and each Sangheili from that state adopts the name of the lineage.

Sangheili names are constructed from a series of parts, each of them with a specific or special meaning. The first name is a given name that is attained at birth, which persists until adulthood. As they come of age, they earn the right to carry a badge name.

This name is made up of three parts: an adjectival descriptor, such as "fast" or "deadly," a crèche or family name, and the "-ee" suffix, an honorific indicating that the Sangheili is a military participant. Apart from the "-ee" suffix, the suffix "-ai" denotes swordsmanship.

Birth Names: Thel, Ripa, Rtas, Sesa, Xytan, N'tho, Luro, Usze, Fal, Zuka, Voro, Jul, Avu, Isna, Rok, Ke, Let, Tul

Clan Names: 'Vadam, 'Moram, 'Vadum, 'Refum, 'Jar Wattinr, 'Sroam, 'Lodam, 'Taham, 'Chavam, 'Zaman, 'Mantakr, 'Mdama, 'Telcam, 'Nosol, 'Nzahz, 'Volir, 'Juran

Sangheili Traits

Sangheili share a number of traits in common with each other.

Sangheili Combat Training

Your militaristic upbringing has trained you in the use of  the longsword, handaxe, spear, and javelin.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Sangheili have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and live little more than a century.

Alignment

The warlike society of Sangheili, has a strong lawful order due to the clans and orders they serve and fight for. The Sangheili sense of honor, with emphasis on self- merits and performance in, pushes them toward evil.

Size

Sangheili are between 7 and 8.5 feet tall and weigh between 210 and 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Twin Hearts

 You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage. You don't fatigue as quickly as other races while performing laborious tasks.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language your DM determines to fit your character.