Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Vasati
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Vasati
Vasati are very similar to Humans, to an extent where they could be considered a subspecies. They come in the same shapes, sizes, colors, etc. The main difference between Humans and the Vasati is the Vasati's ability to form telepathic bonds with each other and with sentient animal companions. They are native only to Westra, specifically the Western half, though being indistinguisable physically from humans they could be hiding amongst them anywhere.
ability score increase:
None - See Class
age:
Vasati live an average of 180 years. They are considered no longer children around age 20, but not full adults until closer to 55. Physically, they mature like humans.
Size:
Medium
speed:
You have a walking speed of 30 feet.
Languages:
You speak Vasati. You may also choose to speak Common.
race features:
Essentially Human
The Vasati are closely enough related to humans as to be nearly indistinguishable. Thus, they have the same four sensory options available on the Human stat block.
Telepathic Bond
The single trait that sets the Vasati apart most from their human friends and tribesmen is the ability to form telepathic bonds with each other and sentient animal companions. These bonds are limited by familiarity and physical distance - 1 mile is standard, though this can be increased by meeting a DC challenge determined by the GM based on distance and your familiarity with the other person in the link.
Animal Companions You are able to form a telepathic bond with commonly 1, uncommonly 2, of the specially-bred sentient animals who live amongst the Tribes. The type of animal depends on the tribe - the Plains tribes tend towards breeding horses, hounds, and big cats while the Jungle tribes tend towards birds of prey, big cats, otters, and monkeys. You can also see through the eyes of your animal companion(s), though to do so you must give it your full concentration and cannot be doing anything else.
Other Humanoids You are able to speak telepathically to any other Vasati. You may also develop the ability, over time, to speak to close friends and family from other races.
Essentially Human
The Vasati are closely enough related to humans as to be nearly indistinguishable. Thus, they have the same four sensory options available on the Human stat block.
Telepathic Bond
The single trait that sets the Vasati apart most from their human friends and tribesmen is the ability to form telepathic bonds with each other and sentient animal companions. These bonds are limited by familiarity and physical distance - 1 mile is standard, though this can be increased by meeting a DC challenge determined by the GM based on distance and your familiarity with the other person in the link.
Animal Companions You are able to form a telepathic bond with commonly 1, uncommonly 2, of the specially-bred sentient animals who live amongst the Tribes. The type of animal depends on the tribe - the Plains tribes tend towards breeding horses, hounds, and big cats while the Jungle tribes tend towards birds of prey, big cats, otters, and monkeys. You can also see through the eyes of your animal companion(s), though to do so you must give it your full concentration and cannot be doing anything else.
Other Humanoids You are able to speak telepathically to any other Vasati. You may also develop the ability, over time, to speak to close friends and family from other races.
Physical Description
The Vasati, in theory, come in the same wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors as humans. However, while some clans and families do have outlying physical appearances, the majority of Vasati have skin in shades of gold, tan, brown, or olive with dark hair and strong features. They have an average height of 5'2" to 6'2", and generally weight between 125 to 250 pounds. Men rarely grow facial hair. They make an art of tattooing, and it is rare to see an adult Vasati not decorated with tattoos representing their life story, profession, relationships, and acheivements.Names
Naming conventions amongst the Vasati vary by tribe but usually include a given name and a tribal name, and sometimes in a large tribe or by personal preference, also a family name (which functions as a middle name when they have it). Tribal or family names usually follow one of two conventions: the suffix "din" (mean "of") or a compound word that describes something about the tribe or family.Examples (Given Names): Teva, Enaker, Nahdah, Rathual, Kriva, Alisar, Velhah
Examples (Tribal or Family Names): Trallkardin, Wildwalker, Elde'thdin, Menetatdin, Amborlantyr, Flystraight
Ethnicities
There are two ethnicities of the Vasati - Jungle tribes and Plains tribes. The Jungle tribes form stationary communities. The Plains tribes are nomadic. In many other ways they are quite similar, with a focus on innovation, preserving environment and history, and the study of magic and other arts.For more information, see the Vasati race page.
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