Aetheri (5e Race)
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This page is of questionable balance. Reason: This race gets +1 AC AND a ridiculously high AC calculation rivaling that of a class feature (conveniently factoring their two ASI stats). This thing also gets a non-recharge-necessary attack at 3rd level that also ages targets and gets a high bonus to perception checks. The complete order and perfect attacks are also inexcusable for 5e race design and overall balance in general, breaking bounded accuracy and adding traits beyond 5th level.
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This page needs grammatical help. Reason: Traits like darkvision should be written out.
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Aetheri[edit]
Nyx stood by the docks and fiddling with a strange looking rock that he had found on his way to the docks. "Nyx! Hop on!" said a voice from the other side of the docks. There was a small boat with 3 people on it. They were all drunk by the looks of it. When they pulled up to the side of the dock, several bottles of ale fell off of the boat and slid into the water. "Oi, Nyx, come have some fun with us!" said James as he put Nyx in a headlock. He stumbled around the dock and crashed into a stack of barrels still holding Nyx. Nyx slid out from under his burly arms and took off his wooden mask. His eyes were a furious shade of purple and his long white hair blew in the wind. He still had bloody bandages on his mouth from when James had burned his face off last week. "Huh. first time I've ever seen your eyes." James said smugly. He punched Nyx in the stomach and his bandages became even more bloody. The other two people on the ship laughed. "I'm sick and tired of this." Nyx said. His eyes started glowing. There were no screams. There was no time. There was only blood.
Physical Description[edit]
Aetheri are almost identical to elves. They are tall, slender, they have long hair, and they have abnormal skin tones, but they have a few unique defining features. Aetheri have hair in light colors only like white, light pink, or light blue. They also have special eyes. Their pupils are often strange shapes like a star or a spade in a card deck. Their pupils reflect their personality. When creating your character, think about his/her class or background when thinking of what their pupils will look like. Aetheri eyes are also often unusual colors and look out of place and otherworldly.
History[edit]
The Aetheri once lived in sync with the hands of Mechanus, the plane of order and honored Mechanus by devoting themselves passionately to Mechanus. Thus, Mechanus granted them the gift of order and harmony. The Aetheri lived amongst regular people and were spread out across the map with no major colonies. But in the city of Waterdeep, a villain was born. With a name unknown to most, he terrorized the citizens of Waterdeep and left behind almost nothing. He used the powers of order brought to him by the plane of Mechanus to bring chaos upon the material plane. The Aetheri banded up against him and eventually put him to his death. After this, the Aetheri sealed themselves and their powers away underground. Some Aetheri dwell on the surface, but major colonies are below major cities. Down in the darkness of the caves, the Aetheri gained a keen sense of sight and some of them came in contact with a special and very rare herb that they put in some of their medicine. Unbeknownst to them, the herb awakened their souls and combined with the powers of Mechanus gave them special eyes. Their eyes are different depending on their soul because of the aftereffects of the herb, and since Aetheri are mostly good-natured people, they have minimal problems in their communities.
Society[edit]
Aetheri colonies often consist of around a thousand people. They like to live in underground cave complexes under large cities or towns. All Aetheri colonies are connected in one way or another, whether it be by a tunnel or an underground waterway. When Aetheri run out of natural materials, they go up to the surface where they blend in among the citizens and steal food or seeds to start anew. When Aetheri live on the surface, they wear blindfolds or masks to cover up their eyes. Aetheri also are in constant competition with elves and do anything they can to win when an elf challenges them.
Aetheri Names[edit]
Aetheri use the names of any race for the purpose of surprise. They often take after the names of the race that is most common in the city that they live under or in. For example, if an Aetheri lived in Waterdeep, they would use a human name.
Aetheri Traits[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 2 and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. The Aetheri generally reach maturity around the age of 100, and live to be around 2000.
Alignment. Although most Aetheri are peacful and neutral and often don't get involved in conflicts, some Aetheri tend to stray down the path evil and chaos. Those Aetheri are powerful and formidable enemies to the rest of the world.
Size. Aetheri generally range from 6 Feet in stature to about 7 and 1/2.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 35.
Darkvision. 60 Feet.
Under the City. Due to the knowledge given to them by the city they dwell under, Aetheri are proficient in 1 skill of their choice.
Eyes of Order. At the first level, the Aetheri displays uncanny control over the order of time which is displayed in their eyes. You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip and can cast it without using an action.
Time Defense. Beginning at 1st level, while you are wearing no armor, your AC equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier + your Wisdom modifier.
Leyline. At the third level, the Aetheri knows more of their power. They gain a +1 to armor class as time flows differently around them.
Time-Ripper Eyes (once per long rest). At the third level the Aetheri can channel all of their time energy into their eyes and shoot a beam out of their eyes that rips through space-time itself. Make a ranged weapon attack. On a hit, it does 3d6 radiant damage that ignores resistance to radiant damage. Additionally, on a hit, the target ages a number of years equal to your level.
Eagle Eyes. At the thirteenth level, the Aetheri adds 1d6 to perception checks that rely on sight.
Complete Order. At the fifteenth level, the Aetheri can enter a state where they add 5 to any saving throw and attack roll. This state lasts for 1 hour. After you enter this state, you cannot do so for another week.
Perfect Attacks. At the seventeenth level, the Aetheri may choose to add their wisdom modifier, rather than another stat, to their attacks.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and one other language of your choice.
Random Height and Weight[edit]
| Base Height |
Height Modifier* |
Base Weight |
Weight Modifier** |
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| 6′ 6'' | +2d12 Inches | 120 Lbs. lb. | × (1d4) lb. |
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*Height = base height + height modifier | |||
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