Vedalken

Vedalken of Akronis

The Vedalken of Akronis are naturally incredibly intelligent, and were some of the first to harness and perfect mastery over magic in the Age of the Arcane. Their history is shrouded in mystery, so a lot of their culture revolves around what they call the "Origin Query," their quest to seek out their origins. Many of them have little to no capacity for empathy or emotion, leading to a dispassionate and disconnected view of life, living rather by logic and reason. This sense of logic and prenatural intelligence leads them towards the Imperium, pioneering new technology with their incredible minds. They organize in supra-familial structures called Clades, and bear six fingers on each hand.   However, some vedalken are born with the capability for empathy and real emotion. These rare vedalken are called "Amoti" (meaning "those who feel" in Vedalken) and cast out from their Clade, believed to be inefficient and imperfect. Some Amoti typically renounce traditional vedalken values in favor of living among Humans and trying to fit in with them, living their life to the fullest and seeking out the full range of emotions. Others created a new Clade for these Vedalken called Clade Amoti, a refuge for all Vedalken cast out for their empathy.

Vedalken Features

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.   Age. Vedalken mature at the same rate humans do, and most are expected to settle down into an adult life by around age 40. They can live 350 to almost 500 years.   Alignment. Vedalken are most often lawful neutral.   Size. Vedalken are taller than humans but more slender. They average 6 to 6½ feet tall, but usually weigh less than 200 pounds. Your size is Medium.   Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.   Vedalken Cunning. You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against spells or other magical effects.   Tireless Precision. You are proficient in one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Performance, or Sleight of Hand. You are also proficient with one tool of your choice. Whenever you make an ability check with the chosen skill or tool, roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the check's total.   Partially Amphibious. By absorbing oxygen through your skin, you can breathe underwater for up to 1 hour. Once you've reached that limit, you can't use this trait again until you finish a long rest.