Githyanki

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Race Information

The Githyanki are a militant and fiercely independent race hailing from the Astral Plane. Known for their psionic abilities, martial prowess, and devotion to their lich-queen Vlaakith, the Githyanki are a formidable force in the multiverse.

Society

Githyanki society is highly structured and militaristic, centered around their devotion to conquest and the leadership of Vlaakith. Their cities are located in the Astral Plane, where time stands still, allowing them to maintain an eternal state of readiness for war. Githyanki culture emphasizes martial training, loyalty to Vlaakith, and the relentless pursuit of their enemies, particularly mind flayers and githzerai.
Their society is hierarchical, with Vlaakith at the pinnacle, followed by her advisors, generals, and various ranks of warriors and spellcasters. The Githyanki value strength, cunning, and loyalty, and their social status is often determined by one's prowess in battle and psionic abilities.

Relations

Githyanki maintain a hostile stance towards most other races, especially mind flayers and their estranged cousins, the githzerai. They view other races as either potential threats or tools to be used in their endless war against the mind flayers. Relations with other astral and planar beings are usually based on mutual benefit or domination.

Physical Qualities

Githyanki are tall and lean, with elongated features and a gaunt appearance. Their skin is typically yellow or greenish, and their eyes have an eerie, otherworldly quality. They often adorn themselves with elaborate tattoos and piercings, signifying their rank and achievements.

RP Guide

Militant and Disciplined Emphasize your character's rigorous training and dedication to martial prowess.

Loyal to Vlaakith

Showcase unwavering loyalty to Vlaakith and her commands.

Conquest-Driven

Highlight a relentless drive for conquest and destruction of enemies, particularly mind flayers and githzerai.

Psionic Abilities

Utilize your character's psionic abilities creatively in combat and interactions.

Astral Adaptation

Reflect your character's experience with the timeless nature of the Astral Plane in their demeanor and strategies.

Civilization and Culture

History

The githyanki and githzerai were once a single race enslaved by mind flayers. They were freed by a legendary leader named Gith, who led them in a successful rebellion against their captors. However, after their liberation, the followers of Gith split into two factions due to philosophical differences.

Githyanki

Led by Vlaakith, a powerful lich who became their eternal queen, the githyanki chose a path of martial conquest and continued their war against the mind flayers and other enemies.

Githzerai

Led by Zerthimon, a wise and contemplative leader, the githzerai sought enlightenment and self-perfection, establishing monastic enclaves in Limbo.

Gith

Gith was the legendary leader who united the gith race against their mind flayer oppressors. Her leadership and determination led to their successful rebellion and subsequent freedom. Gith's vision of continued warfare and conquest laid the foundation for the githyanki's militant culture.

Vlaakith

Vlaakith, the lich-queen of the githyanki, is a powerful and feared ruler who commands absolute loyalty from her people. Under her leadership, the githyanki have become a formidable force, known for their relentless pursuit of conquest and mastery of psionics. Vlaakith's reign is marked by her ruthless control and strategic brilliance.

Zerthimon

Zerthimon, the founder of the githzerai, was a wise and introspective leader who advocated for self-perfection and enlightenment. His teachings form the core of githzerai philosophy, emphasizing discipline, meditation, and the pursuit of inner peace. Zerthimon's legacy lives on in the monastic enclaves of the githzerai, guiding them in their quest for balance and harmony amidst chaos.

Philosophical Differences

The primary philosophical difference between the githyanki and githzerai lies in their approach to their newfound freedom and the path they chose to follow. The githyanki embraced a life of martial conquest and domination, driven by their devotion to Vlaakith and their desire for vengeance against their enemies. In contrast, the githzerai pursued a path of enlightenment and self-perfection, seeking to maintain order and stability within the chaos of Limbo through discipline and introspection. These divergent philosophies have defined their respective cultures and fueled their ongoing rivalry.

Characteristics

Kit Items

Githyanki Ear A [R][ToT]
Githyanki Ear A [L][ToT]
Githyanki Ear B [R][ToT]
Githyanki Ear B [L][ToT]
Githyanki Ear A [R]
Githyanki Ear A [L]
Githyanki Ear B [R]
Githyanki Ear B [L]
(JCACC) Flared Ears 1 Left
(JCACC) Flared Ears 1 Right
(JCACC) Flared Ears 2 Left
(JCACC) Flared Ears 2 Right
(JCACC) Flared Ears 3 Left
(JCACC) Flared Ears 3 Right
(JCACC) Flared Ears 4 Left
(JCACC) Flared Ears 4 Right
Feral Nails (R)
Feral Nails (L)
Feral Toenails (L)
Feral Toenails (R)
Darkvision

Height:
170cm - 210cm
Lifespan:
72 - 120
Starting Language(s):
Common, Gith, Draconic, Deep Speech
Suggested Alignment:
Lawful Evil
Racial Tension(s):
Mind Flayers, Githzerai

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Stats

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Ability Scores:
+1 Constitution

Saving Throws:
+1 Wisdom

Damage Resistance:
Psychic

Skills:
+1 to Attack

Perks

Githyanki Psionics

The remnants of the Astral Plane still cling to you. You can use the Misty Step spell once per long rest, and gain access to the Mage Hand fluff spell.

Darkvision

This creature can see in the dark.