Cas

Cas are light blessed creatures of many other races. They descend from many of the races in Iria, being ‘touched by light’ at conception, born with Olissa’s blessing, guidance and power. They are beings of other worldly visages with luminous features. All Cas have a link with Olissa who provides guidance through 'dreams' or visions which are left up to the Cas’ interpretation.

Considerate, understanding, and open, Cas pride themselves on their acceptance and love of all others. This stems from their own differences. They value knowledge and acceptance over all else. Most Cas are helpful and insightful mediators. Cas are one of the most welcoming races and are free to travelall the lands of Iria. They can appear stiff as they hold themselves very proudly, and can sound like they are 'talking down' to others.  

Description

At first look, a Cas resembles their ethnic race, though at a closer look there are many distinct differences between a Cas and their ethnic race. Cas are the same height and weight as their parental race. Males tend to be slightly taller than females though it’s not unheard of to have females be taller than males. Males, even when shorter, tend to weigh slightly more than females.

Cas' skin is often paler than their parental heritage, but ranges in almost every way. At a closer look a Cas has an almost golden glow to their skin. Those closer to Olissa, may even have golden cracks through their skin. Their hair is often blonde though they are able to have any colour, Their eyes are often light browns, ambers, and yellows.

Cas favour light, flowing clothing, or armour marked with symbols of Olissa. If they are wearing metal armour they will often do what they can to keep it clean and shining, if they are wearing leather they will often ask for it to be bleached, dyed, or magically recoloured in light colours. They don't favour much jewelry but any they wear will be made of gold.  

Personality

Cas can live up to 170 years, giving them a unique view of the world. Blessed with a part of Olissa, the Cas are beings of infinite patience. They always see the best in everyone and will often aid friends with explaining their actions even if they were evil actions. They always want to help people. The Cas are one of the only races aware of what happened in the past with the Ali.

Even with people who have committed horrible acts the Cas believe that they can be understood and that reason was applied to their actions, they forgive easily and search for answers in even the most mundane of things. They have great respect for everyone and every differing opinion in the world believing that people are free to think and believe what they wish.  

Society

Cas are rare in Iria, not just because they are a relatively new race but because of the nature of their being. Being blessed with a portion of power from a deity is not something many deities take lightly. With the exception of the Wan and the Cas, a deity generally only grants one or two people with a portion of their power. This has led to the Cas all coming together in one place with families blessed with a Cas child venturing to The City of Light to leave their light touched child with families there who could raise them. Because of the way they were conceived many Cas do not have blood relatives who are also Cas.

The City of Light, which is home to all Cas, is known as a location of peace for all races and people. The Cas feel a kinship with all races and all people, and are often asked to be mediators for discussions between races who don’t get along. The City of Light is one of the largest cities in Iria, a massive trade hub, and a goal for many to come to sell their wares. The Cas themselves ‘sell’ healing, guidance and lessons in many different aspects of life. The world, to a Cas, is a bright, and clean world. The City of Light resembles this with large marble or quartz buildings, expansive libraries, and gold plated sentinels guarding it’s streets.

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While there are no negative associations with people from different social standings there is a distinct social divide between people within Cas society. The closer one is to Olissa the higher their standing is within the world and the more others listen to them. Paladin’s, Clerics and keepers of knowledge are almost venerated within Cas society. Those on these paths, and their families, are often blessed with money, status and often titles. This extends to those of other races who have proven themselves to be in Olissa’s favour, though never to the extent of other Cas.

This social distinction does extend past just the Cas with other races residing in the City of Light often being seen as ‘lesser’. They are not treated horribly and every Cas will go out of their way to help anyone that needs it, but they are less likely to listen to another race over a Cas. Males and Females of any race are treated equally, there are no distinct gender roles within Cas society and they don’t believe there should be in any society.

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Being such a fair society, many races come to the Cas for any legal type proceeding. Every crime committed is taken before a council of Cas, and the races involved. For extreme criminal cases there is often a demigod of Rithnyx there as well. All sides are heard, with everyone being given equal chance to explain their reasons and the events before the council discuss the evidence and the punishment to be presented. Even on lesser criminal charges the council can choose to name the crime committed where a demigod of Rithnyx will determine the punishment to atone for the crime.

Crimes within Cas society themselves are few and far between, with most being simple misunderstandings that the two parties can normally sort out themselves with a third party there as a mediator to ensure everyone has a chance to say their piece.

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Because of their connection to Olissa, many Cas are drawn to a religious path and most spellcasters called on divine magic as opposed to arcane. Paladins and clerics were the most common calling to Cas. Most, if not all, Cas will always make time to thank and pray to Olissa as well as many of the other deities that fit their personal belief. Most Cas follow Olissa’s teaching of acceptance and trust while protecting all life, no matter the path they choose to walk.

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Cas don’t generally feel an attachment to most others, except for those looking for guidance, healing, or protection. They are welcoming of all races, all walks of life, and all alliances. They don’t tend to see the other races differently from themselves or one another, focusing more on similarities rather than the differences, and will treat all races much the same. This is the reason that they have no tension with other races, as they respect and understand the different cultures but otherwise treat everyone equally.

As many Cas don’t have blood relatives that are also Cas they don’t understand familial bonds the way other races do. They see all people that come into their life as part of their family and often struggle to understand the extremes that some will go to for their family, sometimes even struggling to understand the true pain of losing a family member. Even with their actual blood relatives they have a kind of disconnect with, seeing them no different to everyone else in their life.  

Abilities

Ability score increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age: Cas are considered adults at 18 years of age, and can live up to 170 years of age.
Alignment: Blessed with Olissa's light, most Cas are good, or at least Lawful following Olissas creed.
Size: Cas have similar height and weight ranges to Thaxian's. Their size is either Small or Medium
Speed: Your base walking speed is 25 feet or 30 feet.
Darkvision: Blessed by light, your vision can easily cut through darkness. 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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.
Resistance: You have resistance to radiant damage.
Blessed by Light: You know the Light cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it.
Blinding Soul: Starting at 3rd level, you can use your action to unleash the pure energy within yourself, causing your eyes to glimmer and two incorporeal wings made of pure light to sprout from your back. Your transformation lasts for 1 minute or until you end it as a bonus action. During it, you have a flying speed of 30 feet. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Healing Hands: As an action, you can touch a creature and cause it to regain a number of hit points equal to your level. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Learned: You have either spent your time learning from people, nature, or books. You can pick one of the following:
Language: You can speak, read and write Common and Cas.