Ignis Aetherian Drakora (5e Race)
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Ignis Aetherian Drakora
Race Overview
The Ignis Aetherian Drakora are a unique and powerful race born from the confluence of Nyxarian arcane scholars, Red Dragons, High Elves, and Fire Genasi. They embody the fiery might of dragons, the arcane mastery of Nyxarians, the elegance and longevity of elves, and the elemental affinity of Fire Genasi. Revered as guardians of arcane secrets and protectors of the natural order, the Ignis Aetherian Drakora are a testament to the unity and power that can arise from the fusion of diverse and powerful lineages.
Physical Description
Ignis Aetherian Drakora are strikingly beautiful and imposing. They stand between 5 and 7 feet tall with a slender yet muscular build. Their skin often has a faint, shimmering quality, reflecting their draconic heritage, and ranges in color from deep reds and oranges to more elven tones. Their eyes glow with a fiery intensity, and their hair, often flowing and ethereal, can resemble flames or the night sky. Some Ignis Aetherian Drakora also possess subtle draconic features, such as small horns or scales.
Racial Traits
Draconic Resilience
Prerequisite: Ignis Aetherian Drakora
Your draconic heritage enhances your natural defenses.
You gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
When you use your breath weapon, you can add your Constitution modifier to the damage dealt.
Feyfire Adept
Prerequisite: Ignis Aetherian Drakora
Your fey and elemental heritage grants you greater control over fire magic.
You learn one additional cantrip from the sorcerer spell list. It must be a fire-related cantrip (e.g., fire bolt).
You can cast faerie fire once per long rest without expending a spell slot. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Wings of the Aether
Prerequisite: Ignis Aetherian Drakora, 8th level
Your connection to the elemental and fey realms manifests as ethereal wings.
You gain a flying speed of 70 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.
You can use your breath weapon while flying without needing to land.
Elemental Mastery
Prerequisite: Ignis Aetherian Drakora, 12th level
Your mastery over elemental fire is unparalleled.
Once per long rest when you deal fire damage, you can double the damage but in turn become vulnerable to fire damage for 1 hr.
Once per week, when you cast a spell that deals fire damage, you can choose to deal maximum damage instead of rolling.
Both abilities can not be used in the same action.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 3 Your Constitution score increases by 3. Your Intelligence score increases by 3 Your Charisma score increases by 4.
Age
Ignis Aetherian Drakora reach maturity at the age of 20 and can live up to 500 years.
Alignment
Ignis Aetherian Drakora value freedom, knowledge, and self-expression. They lean towards chaotic alignments and are often evil, though some may be neutral.
Size
Ignis Aetherian Drakora stand between 5 and 7 feet tall with a slender but muscular build. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Your base flying speed is 70 feet.
Darkvision
Accustomed to the twilight of ancient forests and volcanic caverns, 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.
Elemental Affinity
You have Immunity to fire damage.
Draconic Heritage
You have draconic ancestry. You can use your action to exhale fire in a 15-foot cone. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC = 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus). A creature takes 2d6 fire damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can't use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Innate Magic
You know the produce flame cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast the burning hands 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.
Trance
Ignis Aetherian Drakora don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Draconic, Celestial.
Cultural Overview
The Ignis Aetherian Drakora are a race of scholars, warriors, and guardians. They establish their societies in places of arcane significance, often near ancient forests, volcanic regions, or nexus points of magical energy. Their culture values knowledge, freedom, and the pursuit of self-expression. They are often seen as mediators and protectors, using their unique abilities to maintain balance and protect the realms from threats.
Names
Ignis Aetherian Drakora names often reflect their diverse heritage, combining elements from Nyxarian, Draconic, Elvish, and Genasi languages. Their names are melodic and powerful, often carrying meanings related to fire, magic, and nature.
Male Names: Kael'thar, Drakonis, Aetherion, Pyroth, Ignarion
Female Names: Nyxara, Elara, Drakina, Aeloria, Ignisara, Cinder
Surnames: Flameborn, Aetherheart, Drakeshadow, Emberleaf, Pyrowind
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