Homebrew Forge Fire Angel Species Details

Often called 'Fire Fairies' by the few mortals who have a chance to glimpse one's celestial form, these divine children of Moradin do not have as much power as one would think. Mostly used as messengers or forge assistants by his chosen ones, their power includes an innate, master level talent with blacksmithing and enchanting, a racial polymorph ability that surpasses that of dragons, and the ability to travel from their assigned plane to Moradin's celestial realm at will. 

Although they are naturals at shape-shifting, they do have several natural forms. There is the fire fairy form, which has never been properly described due to the difficulty of looking at a being of pure fire. However, many accounts agree they resemble a fairy or angel, as a figure with wings made up of white hot fire. Oddly, however, this form is made of radiant energy and poses no risk to anything without vulnerabilities to radiance. 

Their second natural form varies a bit per angel, usually tending towards fire elemental facades used to fool mortals during their jobs. At times this isn't enough, and it calls for their third and most true form - a humanoid figure with skin ranging from a bright pale white to a deep tan, golden or fiery colored eyes, and hair that varies from a nearly white blonde to a deep red, often carrying at least two colors from this spectrum. This form is always based on their personality and often will reflect how they think about themselves. After a millenia or so, some learn to change this form in minor ways. 

On the mortal plane they are often confused with fire genasi or djinn, and there are few ways to tell the difference. If they admit their own nature, it is a sign of deep trust and an intimate bond. Although they are borderline invincible, they do not have any natural offensive abilities. This impervious constitution is theorized to stem from their heritage from the Divine Forge, which is said to be impossible to put out and as hot as the sun. 

Though they are classified as celestials, they do not adhere to any angelic stereotypes. Often they are hot tempered, stubborn, or even prideful. They often are paired with the world's top blacksmiths who pay homage to Moradin, and they will almost always think themselves superior to their partner. This doesn't mean they don't learn to care about them, as is typical in such partnerships. However, most of these angels are too prideful to admit any of this. Ironically, their personality often helps them sell a facade as an elemental or a fire genasi.  

Their immunities to damage differ depending on their forms. Their celestial form is impervious to all but necrotic damage, while their fire form also carries a vulnerability to water. In their humanoid form, they are impervious to all sorts of damage except necrotic. They are also immune to all weapons, unless made of shadows or adamantine touched by necrotic energy. Any other metal will break against their bodies, or even melt depending on the metal. 

It is rumored that if an angel is cut, they do not bleed like mortals. Instead, their body weeps a silvery fluid like liquid steel. This hasn't been confirmed. 

Names

 Most of these angels are named by Moradin himself and their names often carry meanings related to their personality, such as references to gems or fire. They hold these names sacred. Some do, however, end up adopting nicknames or pseudonyms. 

Stat Bonuses

Due to their extreme Constitution, they start with a Constitution score of 20, no matter what is rolled. They also have a bonus point to both Dexterity and Charisma. 

 

 

Note: Though this is playable, and even killable, this race is overly powered for a reason. These are celestials and guardians of a God's chosen fighters and blacksmiths. They are not meant to be easy to defeat. They can, however, learn a class if they put in the time away from their celestial home. However, it will always be some sort of fighting related to their fire affinity. 

 

Forge Fire Angel Traits

Angels of fire, born of Moradin's divine forge.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Primordial, and Celestial. You may include other languages you may have studied during your maturation period. 

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score can be no lower than 20, and your Dexterity and Charisma increase by 1. 

Age

These angels are born looking like young teens with the intelligence of an adult and spend at least twenty years learning how to be a master smith and enchanter, along with many practical skills. They are effectively immortal as they do not die of old age, but they can be killed. 

Alignment

Independent and self-reliant, these angels tend toward a good alignment, or a neutral one at worst. If one turned evil, they would lose their abilities and die.

Size

These angels are varied but are generally built like humans, standing anywhere from 5 feet to over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium. While using their shape-shifting abilities, they may transform into anything they have seen that is no bigger than Large. 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. If using a form with wings, your base flying speed is 60 feet. 

Natural Flame Affinity

Given their forge fire connection, they have the natural ability to produce and control flames. 

Natural Immunities

With their nearly impervious constitutions, they have a large number of immunities to damage.