Agonith
The Agonith, descendants of The Broken God, exist in a paradoxical state where suffering is both a curse and a wellspring of power. Masters of transmuting pain into strength, their bodies bear the eternal mark of their endurance in the form of ever-shifting scars.
Many Agonith reside within the Mortal Plane, leading nomadic lives necessitated by their constant pain. To cope, they employ various methods, including medicines, magical practices, or other means to disconnect from their bodies.
In appearance, Agonith are long, slender beings. Their skin exhibits a continuous, subtle undulation reminiscent of a swirling whirlpool. Marked by scars that constantly appear and disappear in a vortex-like pattern across their bodies, the Agonith endure the perpetual discomfort inflicted by their unique heritage. Their skin typically takes on hues of indigo, grey, or maroon.
These scars, animated and dynamic, weave intricate patterns that tell a story even the Agonith themselves may not fully comprehend. At times, the scars emit a faint, warm, white glow, temporarily alleviating the Agonith's pain. Their eyes, devoid of iris or pupils, resemble pools of darkness.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Size: Your size is medium.
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Pain-forged Resilience: As a reaction when you take damage or you undergo a harmful condition, you can choose to ignore the effects of one harmful condition or damage until the start of your next turn. During this turn, when you make a damage roll for a weapon attack or a spell, you can add your character level to the damage. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Painful Heritage: Your scars and pain-wrought physique make you an intimidating presence. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Resilient Soul: The Agonith's enduring spirit allows them to resist the effects of mental and emotional stress. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened and charmed. Additionally, when you make a saving throw against an effect that gives a condition, you can roll a d4 and add the result to the saving throw. Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Locations; Nomadic travelers within the Mortal Plane
Ability Score Options;
- Wis +3
- Any +1; Any +2
- Any +1; Any +1; Any +1
Lifespan
Agonith mature at a slower pace than most mortal races, reaching adulthood around 40 years of age. However, once they reach adulthood, they cease to visibly age and can potentially live up to 200 years or more.
Average Height
Agonith are tall creatures, standing between 7 and 8 feet tall.
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