Homebrew Starforger Species Details

Physical Description

Starforgers are likened to dragons by some, and shining comets to those that see them traversing the cosmos. To any who would ask a star forager, however, both of these descriptions don't come close. A star forager seems to be composed of an ethereal mass of astral matter, the lights of distant stars and nebulae visible through their translucent plated scales. The edges of their bodies and the chinks in their scaly armor are bound in soft light, growing brighter towards their cores. They possess mainly draconic features, sporting claws, and talons on their fingers and toes, facial features reminiscent of scaled beasts, short spinal fins, and a trailing tail. They may or may not be adorned with horns atop their heads, and may have locks of long, bright hair on their head and the ends of their tails. The longer a part of their body comes into contact with an object or another creature, the more "solid" their body seems to appear around it, their colors becoming deeper, their scales darkening, and both concealing and concentrating their inner light between the gaps.

History

It is said that starforgers have existed since the dawn of time, as the creators of all the stars in the universe. Others link them to deities taking on a frightening, or astounding form on the material plane. There have been long forgotten records of powerful individuals of this race coming down from the heavens to bless or, a tribute from peoples they deem worthy. A people originally at home in the astral or upper planes, the most common reason for one of these mythic beings to reside on the material plane is that it is comparatively young and looking for experience; it is a bored individual seeking intrigue; or it was once more powerful, and has been bound by some sort of force or artifact.

Society

Starforgers are normally seen as a rarity: being creatures that can live for millennia, their visits to the mortal plane are seen as quite an event. Those who display their power or charm are likely to inspire awe in common folk. They are keen to state superiority above most celestials and especially dragons. Celestial peoples harbor a sort of respect for starforgers but are quick to strike down perceived arrogance. And dragons are loath to admit that there is some truth to a star forager claiming it is a higher being: why compare breathing fire or frost to breathing the searing stuff of stardust? Starforgers also rarely see others of their own kind, each has an awareness of what stars they themselves have made, but are unable to feel the creations of others or who made them. It is unknown how a new star forge is created, or if they are even born, but whispers suggest a ritual meeting, dance in the void emulating the beginning of all things.

Starforger Names

Starforger's names vary according to the culture they first present themselves to, as they seldom name themselves. Whenever a star forge is named, they are usually named in the fashion of stellar gods, with grand titles using words evoking the cosmos. If one has named themselves, their name is usually fashioned from draconic or celestial words of the stars.

Male: Aurelion Sol, Helios, Eroez Andusk, Etuv Kavkebym.

Female: Stella Praeclare, Aurora, Thal Quitu, Alet Havur.

Starforger Traits

Star forgers are likened to dragons by some, and shining comets to those that see them traversing the cosmos.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score is increased by 2

Ability Score Increase

Intelligence score increase by 1

Spitfire

As an action, you can release a small spout of hot stardust from your mouth. This ranged attack does 1d4 fire damage. You use Wisdom for this attack, and it has a range of 20 feet. This attack's damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th, 11th, and 17th level.

Well-informed

Starforgers have lived on for centuries and eons. You are proficient in History skill. You may also use this ability to gain an advantage on a single Intelligence check. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Star Body

Your unusual physiology comes with certain effects. You are physically unable to don any armor, nor wield any weapons other than light simple weapons, or weapons specifically made with your physiology in mind. In addition, you give off dim light in a 20-foot radius.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic, and Celestial.

Age

Starforgers can live on for thousands of years, reaching a level of maturity after around 50 years

Alignment

Starforgers are often indifferent and lack many bonds. They lean toward neutral alignments

Size

Starforgers are usually around 6 or 7 feet in length. Your size is Medium

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet