Homebrew Ancient Human Species Details

There’s a history we’ve all forgotten, from a few hundred millennia ago. Before Genghis Khan and the Fall of Rome, before the Great Pyramids and Stonehenge, and long before the last Neanderthal died — our Earth was a very different place. Not the dying oasis it has become today, but a planet lush with life and rich in resources.

In this golden era, Homo sapiens are the dominant human species, but there are several others thriving throughout the planet (neanderthal, erectus, etc). The climate is hotter, the jungles are wilder and the entire planet is an untamed, uncharted wilderness.

Civilization is slowly emerging as populations rise. Communities called bolos are small (50-200 people) and far apart, with their own distinct and unique cultures.

Most people are wanderers - committing to little, venturing from bolo to bolo to satiate their curiosity about the world. Some settle to raise their families or to learn a new trade. Some settle to invest in love or find their true path. A rarer few are compelled to create new spaces and establish their own bolos for wanderers to roam toward.

Elsywer: Blood Origins starts with the emergence of a new type of human called The Ancients — those who wield the powers of the Universe. Much is unknown about the Ancients, but some believe them to be sleeping gods, awakening to reclaim and reshape the planet for their own divine purposes.

The uncertainty of the Ancients has stoked a new fire in humankind, one fueled by fear and hate.

Our story begins when our heroes first awaken as Ancients and must fight to survive the onslaught of hate against their existence. But will they ever find refuge, each other, or the true purpose of their powers?

Only the dice will tell. May the rolls be ever in your favor.

Ancient Human Traits

It’s hard to make generalizations about humans, but your human character has these traits.

Ability Score Increase

Choose one ability score to increase by 2 points, or two ability scores to increase by 1 point each.

Age

Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.

Size

Ancient Humans vary widely in height and build, from just over 4 feet to well over 6 feet tall. You are small or medium

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Ancient Power

Ancient humans gain a feat at 1st level

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice.

Varied Talent

Choose ether Darkvision (60ft) or proficiency in one skill or tool.

Ancient Recall

Your survival instincts are tapped into an ancient source of power. Once per long rest you may choose to do one of the following:

-After hitting with a melee or ranged weapon attack, you may choose to treat that attack roll as a critical hit. Gain 5 temporary hit points.

-When casting a spell, you may choose to cast that spell one level higher, even if you don't have access to that spell level. When you cast a spell in this manner, a spell slot is not consumed.

This ability is regained upon the completion of a short rest.

As you grow, your powers become more controlled. Upon reaching level 6, you loose this ability.