Mescalero

Mescalero are a nocturnal race of humanoids that seem to have a connection to owls and death. These mysterious beings are rarely seen, only showing themselves during times to deliver omens during dark times.

Description

Appearance

Mescalero are similar to elves in height and build. Their skin has a range of colors, mostly dark, ebony tones that blend in with the dark of night. On their head is a mixture of hair and feathers, with long tufts standing upright like a great horned owl's 'ears'. Their sclera are black, with irises that are bright yellow. Around their necks is a collar of fluffy, down feathers that matches their hair color. With all of these features, they are practically invisible and silent in the darkness.

Statistics

Superior Darkvision Mescalero can see clearly in darkness and magical darkness for 300ft. They can discern colors, unlike other races.
Night Figure Mescalero are proficient in Stealth. In darkness, they gain a +10 to their Stealth check and are considered Invisible unless they wish to be seen.
Death Omen In an encounter, Mescalero are considered, at minimum, as a 6th level caster and have access to all Divination and Necromancy spells.

History

Early history and supposed creation

It is speculated that Mescalero are one of the oldest, if not the first native species to Malgrave. Created by an unknown deity, they were once the messengers of disasters to come, trying to warn the other inhabitants of the world of incoming danger during the Reclamation War. Magical mastery had them raising the dead to continue fighting for the mortals of Malgrave. Eventually, the supersition of these two elements had the very people they tried to help drive them away or kill them, causing them to recluse themselves from the rest of the world and keep to themselves. Their numbers are scattered, each living in solitude, only finding a mate once in a great while before disappearing again.

After the Age of Beginnings

There have been few sightings throughout history since their disappearance. Contrary to what people believe by legends or first impressions, they still seem to be gentle souls that wish to help when they can. They have raised heroes of old to save settlements and rescue those in need, most notably in secluded areas where the laws of mortals don't seem to reach.

Player Characters

There are the rare occassions when a Mescalero will come out of hiding and explore the world. These are usually younger individuals who feel compelled to act upon the strong visions of danger and have yet to experience how fearful civilizations are of them. Some of their more advanced abilities and skills have yet to develop in these optimistic few.   Ability Score Increase: Increase your Wisdom by +2 and your Charisma by +1.
Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium
Speed: Your walking speed is 30 feet.
Flight: You have a flying speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.
Superior Darkvision: Mescalero can see clearly in darkness and magical darkness for 300ft. They can discern colors, unlike other races.
Sunlight Sensitivity: If you are in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls as well as any perception checks that involve the use of sight.
Ill Winds: You know the Spare the Dying cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Detect Evil and Good spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Wither and Bloom spell once and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.