Incarnates

Incarnates are created in a variety of ways. Exposure to a surge of magical power while in utero, phenomena such as curses, and sometimes entirely from nothing at the will of a powerful entity or force. Incarnates are sometimes born as mortals and other times created as teens or adults, but regardless of their manifestation they all have similar traits and characteristics while still being unique and varied in appearance and motivation.
Most commonly, the The University of Rose and Violet on the Loch has conducted extensive research on the phenomenon of Incarnates, and recent experiments have resulted in a reliable methodology for the creation of such entities through bombarding Faenstone with magical energy. When it does not cause massive destruction, it can create an Incarnate.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Manifesting as bipedal humanoids similar in appearance to humans, Incarnates usually have something in their appearance that defines the energy that warped their creation - infernal incarnates may have horns and a whip-like tail, celestials may have pupiless eyes and elemental incarnates may have an angular or jagged appearance or hair that seems to flow on its own.

Genetics and Reproduction

No know Incarnate has reproduced with a member of any other species to date. They appear to be sterile.

Additional Information

Social Structure

As rare beings, incarnates usually go their entire lives without encountering another incarnate. They have no history, there are no cities or empires of the incarnates, and incarnates typically adopt the mannerisms of the cultures and societies they are born into. Many find the company of mages and serve as bodyguards or servants to them. Other strike out on their own seeking to find themselves and meaning before their lives end.

Lifespan

70 years

Average Height

5'6" - 6'5"

Average Weight

120 - 200 lbs

Incarnates

Ability Score Increase +1 Int OR +1 Wis AND +2 Cha

Size Medium

Speed 30 ft

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Infernal Descent

Darkvision: Thanks to your heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim Conditions. 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 color in Darkness, only shades of gray.
Hellish Resistance: You have Resistance to fire damage.
Infernal Legacy. You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Hellish Rebuke spell as a 2nd-level 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 Darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a Long Rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these Spells.

Celestial Descent

Darkvision: Thanks to your celestial heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Celestial Resistance: You have Resistance to necrotic damage.
Celestial Legacy. You know the Light cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Lesser Restoration spell as a 2nd-level 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 Daylight spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a Long Rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these Spells.

Water Descent

Amphibious: You may breath underwater and air normally.
Aquatic Resistance: You have Resistance to acid and cold damage.
Aquatic Legacy. You know the Shape Water cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Grease spell as a 2nd-level 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 Waterbreathing spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a Long Rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these Spells.

Fire Descent

Inner Fire: You require a less deep sleep to rest. While sleeping, you do not dream – you are fully aware of your surroundings and notice approaching enemies and other events as normal, and may react immediately as though you are awake.
Fiery Resistance: You have Resistance to fire damage.
Fiery Legacy. You know the Control Flames cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Burning Hands spell as a 2nd-level 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 Pyrotechnics (Elemental Evil Player’s Companion, pg. 163) spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a Long Rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these Spells.

Air Descent

Nimble: You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.
Auran Resistance: You have Resistance to lightning and thunder damage.
Auran Legacy. You know the Gust cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Featherfall spell as a 2nd-level 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 Levitate spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a Long Rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these Spells.

Earth Descent

Stony Demeanor: You have advantage on any saving throws to be charmed or frightened.
Terran Resistance: You have Resistance to poison and force damage.
Terran Legacy. You know the Mold Earth cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Earth Tremor spell as a 2nd-level 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 Pass Without Trace spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a Long Rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these Spells.

Languages. Incarnates can speak, read, and write Common.
Incarnates also speak a language based on their origin: Celestial Incarnates speak Celestial. Infernal Incarnates speak Infernal. Water Incarnates speak Aquan. Fire Incarnates speak Ignan. Air Incarnates speak Auran. Earth Incarnates speak Terran.