Homebrew Khenra of Eueva Species Details

The Khenra of Eueva hail from the arid deserts of Ar'mendam and are tall and lean, with graceful bodies and heads that strongly resemble jackals. Their snouts are long and sharp, and their angular ears rise straight above their heads. Their bodies are covered in dark, sleek hair that ranges from the brown of the desert sands, to the ebony black of the coastal night sky. Despite their sharp teeth, they consider biting to be an uncouth and unworthy combat tactic. Nearly every Khenra is born a fraternal or identical twin, and a pair of Khenra twins forms an extremely close emotional bond unknown to most other residents of Eueva. The death of one twin in training or combat causes a tremendous shock to the survivor, who typically grows more aggressive and foolhardy in battle. The rare Khenra who are born without twins are believed to have killed their siblings in the womb, and are thus viewed as natural-born warriors, sure to achieve a glorified death on the battlefield.

Strength and Zeal

In the distant past the two kingdoms of Ellas and Ar'mendam were connected by a colossal bridge known as Roken's Arm. In ancient tales Roken is responsible for the construction, and subsequent, destruction of the bridge connecting the two peninsulas. Roken, the Euevian God of War, blesses and punishes children of Eueva during conflict, granting favor to those who earn it, and anguish to those who abuse it. Many Khenra believe that they are created in the image of Roken, and have a special affinity for the teachings and philosophies of the God of War. These Khenra share a deep love of combat, especially hand-to-hand fighting, and they devote themselves to their training with particular intensity. For his part, Roken seems to favor Khenra among his viziers, and some say that he shows particular favor to Khenran combatants that have previously won great victories in the fields of battle. However, there are other Khenran sects who choose to distance themselves from Roken and the reckless battle frenzy he encourages. They devote themselves instead to honing their physical strength, resilience, and adaptability, solely in pursuit of their own successes and glories.

Combative Tendencies

Khenra, are particularly drawn to hand-to-hand combat styles. But the other styles each have their own appeal, and Khenran warriors might find themselves specializing in any of the three. Khenra who focus on hand-to-hand combat often wield the khopesh—a sickle-bladed weapon—as their weapon of choice, which range in size from daggers to greatswords. Khenran warriors wield these blades with devastating accuracy and power, landing one crushing blow after another in a hail of furious attacks. Their natural aggression makes them ideal shock troops, scouts, and skirmishers. This aggression is even more pronounced in Khenra who have lost their twin, which may occasionally lose all sense of self-preservation as a result. Khenra who focus on long-range combat prefer hurled weapons—spears and javelins—over bows and slings, and they are known and feared for their deadly accuracy. A Khenran warrior might ride on a chariot as a spear thrower, sometimes augmenting attacks with minor spells and magics. Many khenra mages specialize in fire spells, reflecting the arid heat of their homelands, creating blades or hails of flame to sear and immolate their foes. Such Khenran spell casters often emphasizes overwhelming initial assaults, striking first, rather than waiting to be on the defensive. Others may prefer magic that augments their natural speed and strength, bolsters their endurance, or drains strength from their enemies. They work to hone their spells alongside their bodies, incorporating elements of hand-to-hand combat into their spellcasting.

Khenra of Eueva Traits

The Khenra of the Ar’mendam peninsula are a warrior race of traders. Their far reaching trade routes, and mandatory military training make the life of an adventurer a natural fit for a Khenra.

Ability Score Increase

Choose one ability score to increase by 2, and another ability score to increase by 1.

Canin Senses

You have proficiency in either the Perception skill, or the Insight skill, your choice.

In addition, you have advantage on Wisdom(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Bonded Twins

Khenra are almost always born as identical or fraternal twins. If you can see your twin, whenever you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll. If you do not have a twin, either from birth or due to their death, you can not be frightened.

Darkvision

Accustomed to the twilit dunes and the desert night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Age

Khenra reach maturity around the same age as humans, and share a similar lifespan.

Size

Khenra are tall and slender. They range in height from 5 feet while relaxed, to well over 6 feet tall when standing fully upright. Your size is medium.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Khenran.

Of Sleek Design

The Khenra of Eueva are a lean and athletic people. Your walking speed is increased by 5 feet.

Khenran Weapon Training

All Khenra are trained to take up arms from a young age, you are proficient with the Scimitar, Spear and Javelin.