The Cabal (5e Race)

Cabal

The Cabal are an extremely tough species, willing to defend their territory until every last one of them is dead. Their architecture is very industrial, with an emphasis on burrowing into mountains for defense. They are a very industrious, militaristic species whose social structure and way of life revolves largely around conquest and expansion. Their armor and technology can often be seen leaking a substance similar to oil and even emit smoke when damaged or worn

Physical Description

The Cabal are a bipedal, hulking species that appear to be carnivorous, as evidenced by their many sharp, irregular teeth. They have wrinkled, leathery tan-grey skin, a tall skull, dark wide-set eyes with slit pupils, and a very high, inverted-V-shaped upper lip that exposes the Cabal's upper gums and fangs. They come from a warm, humid climate, so they have to be constantly hydrated within their suits. Females and males look exactly the same except for females growing tusks.

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History

"In the Cabal legend, a hero seeks to possess the sun. He succeeds. Then, he becomes Emperor. The Cabal... are not a subtle people." — Tyra Karn

The earliest period of the Cabal's history is the Era of Lead; before the aforementioned race had extended their reach beyond their immediate star system. According to Cabal myth, three Cabal warriors sought to claim the sun atop a great mountain that was guarded by a mighty beast. The first two were killed attempting to outwit and evade the beast, but the third died with pride and honor after challenging it to battle. Her sacrifice had left a mark upon the creature and inspired her Cabal kin to face the creature despite repeated deaths; with each leaving their scars upon the latter. Finally, the last warrior named Acrius had delivered the killing blow upon the beast which had grown wounded and weary of the constant fighting. Acrius became the first Cabal to succeed in claiming the sun, and thus united their race under his reign as the first Emperor.

The ​Era of Conquest came as a largely unknown period of military expansion and galactic colonialization as the Cabal extended beyond their system to incorporate many worlds and client races into their empire; most notable was the Psion race who became assimilated into Cabal society through indentured servitude but were prized for their psychic abilities. Conquered worlds were enriched with ceremonial gold to ease defeat and afford the opportunity to challenge officers for representation within the Cabal's leadership. In the earliest days of this new empire, the Cabal emperor ruled alongside the venal military aristocracy known as the Praetorate, which allowed the people to suffer so the Legions who served them could grow. The Praetorate had also popularized the Rite of Proving: an ancient tradition of gladiatorial combat for free Cabal to prove their worth in battle and ascend in status.

Society

Cabal society is heavily based off of ancient roman culture with a main focus on a military hierarchy as a means of showing status and service equals standing

Various military ranks appear among the identified Cabal leaders:

Dominus was the highest rank in the Cabal Empire, the equivalent of a military dictator.

Primus is a rank seen for the commanders of the Blind Legion, Skyburners, and Red Legion. According to Cayde-6 this rank is equivalent to an admiral. It is possible Primus is exclusive to specialized Legions. The Sand Eaters and Dust Giants, which are larger frontline regiments, have yet to show any commanders of that rank. One Primus is usually selected by the reigning Emperor to hold the post of Evocate-General, also known as Primus of All Legions, which commands the entire Cabal military.

Valus is a rank reserved for elite Centurions and Colossi, possibly a commanding rank. It is subordinate to a Primus. Commander is a rarely seen rank among the Cabal hierarchy. What position it lies in the hierarchy is unknown, but from in-game evidence suggests it is a superior to Val.

Val is a rank seen among Phalanx, Centurion, and Incendior bodyguards. It is a subordinate position to a Valus.

Bracus is the lowest rank amongst the Cabal hierarchy. It is a subordinate rank to a Val.

Field Commander is an extremely rare rank among Cabal. What position it lies is completely unknown other than by assumption being equal to or just over Commander.

Optus is a rank exclusively to Psion among the Imperial Cabal. What position it lies is completely unknown. Titles such as Emperor and Consul are used by the Empire's political leaders.

Cabal Names

Male: Ghaul, Ta'arc, Acrius, Lagrius, Umun'Arath, Moli imoli,

Female: Caital, Torbah, Tolatel, Geiruse, Val'Aurg,

Cabal Traits

Design Note: This race makes use of the Large Player Characters (5e Variant Rule).

The Cabal are a warmongering race of giant bipedal humanoids with a heavy-set, rhinoceros-like appearance.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1.
Age. Cabal lifespans can measure in the thousands of years unless killed it is unknown what the upper limit is
Alignment. Most cabal are usually of the lawful evil variety willing to unleash atrocities on populations and commit complex political machinations but always making sure they fall within their much-honored traditions of warrior codes and battlefield ethics
Size. Cabal can reach up to 15 to 20ft tall, your size is large
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Overwhemling Bulk. If you move at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hit it with a weapon attack on the same turn, you can immediately follow that attack with a bonus action, making one attack against the target.
Desert Adapted. your species are better adapted toward dry and arid climates but anywhere else you suffer, if you spend more than half a day in a non-desert or temperature-controlled environment you gain exhaustion this will continue until you take a long rest or are in a desert or temperature-controlled place again (buildings, dungeons, closed top ruins, etc... count as temperature-controlled environments)
Military Tradition. you gain proficiency in heavy armor and firearms, you ignore the loading property on most firearms and can shoot in close range without taking disadvantage on firearms
Fat feet. You're a big lad you are naturally easy to see, you have disadvantage on stealth checks
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Ulurant.

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Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
13′ 6''	+2d12	965 lb.	× (3d10) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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