Homebrew Nephalem Species Details

The NephalemWalking in two worlds , Nephalem combine what some say are the best qualities of their Aasimar and Tiefling parents. They are usually seen ad powerful cosmic beings and divine harbingers of the Celestials. Most Nephalem live among human cities, set apart by their cosmic powers and physical appearences, watching friends and loved ones age while time barely touches them. They grow at a much slower rate than other races and can even live longer than elves.

Of 2 Worlds

To others, the Nephalem look like celestial gods. They are a medium height and unlike their Aasimar and Tiefling parents, they have 2 large bird wings for flying (one white, the other black). They range from 5 feet to about 6 feet tall, and from 100 to 200 pounds, with men only slightly taller and heavier than women. Nephalem men can have facial hair, and sometimes grow beards. Nephalem coloration and markings lie somewhere between their Aasimar and Tiefling parents. Thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They have galaxy-colored eyes with star-shaped pupils.

The Nephalem have no lands of their own, though they are welcome in human cities. In large cities in regions where multiple races interact often, they are sometimes numerous enough to create wealthy noble houses. They enjoy the company of other races since other races see them as harbingers of the celestial, or even gods.

In most parts of the world, though, the Nephalem are uncommon enough that one might live for years or a lifetime without meeting one (since it is extremely uncommon for Aaasimar and Tieflings to have children with one another.

Nephalem Names

Nephalem use either Aasimar or Tiefling naming conventions, and sometimes a mix of both.

Noble Houses and Hierchy Status

Nephalem learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have a celestial duty to serve their makers and be the harbingers of creation, peace, and the 3 Celestials will. They usually are part of noble houses, or even leaders.

 

Nephalem Traits

Your Nephalem character has some qualities in common with Aasimar and Tieflings, thogh they some qualities that are unique to Nephalem.

Darkvision

Thanks to your heritage you can see in the dark and dim conditions within  80ft as if there was no darkness at all.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write in Common, Celestial, and Infernal.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2, your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 4.

Celestial Resistence

You have resistance to necrotic damage and radiant damage.

Hellish Resistence

You have resistance to fire damage.

Eternal Legacy

You know the Primordial Ward spell. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Elemental Bane spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Magic Weapon spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells.