Oculai
Clans of Conflict
An End Justifying the Means
When dragons swarmed the lands of Tehiri, forces were made to repel the attacks. Some looking to the gods for aid, others looking towards magic. Some would do whatever it takes to gain power and protect loved ones. Even if it meant striking deals with devils forever binding their blood to infernal shackles.
This is how the Oculai were born. Dozens of human clans would resort towards darker power to deal with invading draconic threats. Clan leaders would travel to the 7 hells of aurora seeking power of the underworld. Striking deals with devils, they’d be become monsters to fight the monsters.
Despite the war long over, some clan leaders decide to curse their clan with these powers. Whether driven by a wish to make a difference in a dangerous world, the need to take vengeance for a great wrong they have suffered, being inspired by the strange and powerful techniques gifted to other, the Oculai have been granted a fiendish power… but at what cost?
Power for a Price
Oculai consist of clans and tribes nearly exclusive to humans. These tribes forming from extended families with similar pacts and powers. An Oculai would receive a symbol residing in their eye similar to all their fellow clan members. This left as a constant reminder to the sacrifice made for power.
The Oculai are often ostracized like warlocks or other beings that practice dark arts. Regardless of whether the pact was in their control or not. Because of this typically Oculai wear coverings over their eye(s). Though gaining great power, it is not without a price, a flaw or a disability is always placed upon a user, however the severity varies person to person.
The Oculai’s powers vary immeasurably. It is not known what the determining factor is to decide what power an Oculai gets, but it could be pointed to the specific devil and what layer of hell it resides in. Because a clan all are burdened with the same power, they often use it in their day to day lives. An Oculai with a control over telekinesis, may be apart of a clan who focuses on building or construction for example. Apart of your power, you develop a random flaw on the table below. At dm’s discretion, you may come up with your own flaw.
| D6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Your mark is a source of constant physical pain. |
| 2 | After using your eye, whispers play in your head. Its meaning can be unclear and risks driving you insane. |
| 3 | When using your power, your eye might become red and potentially bleed. |
| 4 | The skin around the mark is burned, scaly, or withered. |
| 5 | You grow greatly tired after using your power. |
| 6 | You have horrific nightmares after you use your mark. |
Features & Traits
Appearance
Depending on what devil you made a deal with determines the power given. Regardless, you walk with an eye from a layer of hell.
Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 1, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Oculai Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.
Alignment
Humans tend toward no particular alignment. The best and the worst are found among them. With the Oculai however, clan leaders may have been driven to evil for the pursuit of power. This drive for power could possibly seep into their descendants.
Size
Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.
Eye for Detail
You gain proficiency in Perception. You also have advantage on Perception checks relying on sight.
Pact of Protection
Your clan has formed a pact with a devil, and in doing so, select a damage type of your choice from: Acid, Poison, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage.
As a reaction upon taking damage, you can gain resistance to the previous type of damage chosen.
You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain its uses upon finishing a short or long rest.
Ocular Gift
This is the power bestowed upon you and your clan. Choose a feat of your choice.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/subraces/391455-oculai
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