Kalashtar
Creation
Created by the gods Lonysus, God of Light and Vesyna, Goddess of Darkness, the Kalashtar are a product of the union of the spirits of the dream realm, that Lonysus and Vesyna primarily reside in, and a fight over humanity between Lonysus and Vesyna. While the two argued over light and dark, Lonysus struck the world of Deabros with a blinding white light that allowed the spirits of the dream realm to enter into the new world with physical bodies. Angry at what Lonysus had done, Vesyna then struck the world with a torrent of nightmare spirits which also entered into the land. Thus Kalashtar were created, along with the subraces of the Lenosites and the Vesynites.Demonym
The name Kalashtar has been given to those who have rejected, or been rejected by, the societies of the Vesynites and Lenosites. It is also the name given to those who are of mixed lineage. Both people of this society and people of the greater world know them by this name.- The Lenosites often refer to Kalshtarians as The Exiles.
- The Vesynites often refer to Kalshtarians as The Forgotten.
- Within their own society sometimes the Kalshtarians refer to themselves as the Awoken.
- Those who recently came from, or whose lineage originates from Lenosites are sometimes referred to as Leshens.
- Those who recently came from, or whose lineage originates from Vesynites are sometimes referred to as Vessans.
The Kalashtar People
The Kalashtar are found only in open society and in the lands of the Exiles. One would likely not find one among the Vesynites or Lenosites, unless you found them as a prisoner of war. The Kalashtar hold no violent ill will toward the Vesynites and Lenosites, and instead choose to focus on their way forward. Hostilities are present from the other direction, however. The Kalashtar are currently enjoying a peaceful period due to the hostilities between the Vesynites and Lenosites being a higher priority for those people.Basic Information
Biological Traits
Ability Score Increase
Wisdom score increases by 2, and Charisma score increases by 1. Speed
Kalashtar base walking speed is 30 feet. Severed from Dreams
Kalashtar sleep, but they don’t connect to the plane of dreams as other creatures do. Instead, their minds draw from the memories of their otherworldly spirit while they sleep. As such, Kalashtar are immune to spells and other magical effects that require them to dream, like dream, but not to spells and other magical effects that put them to sleep, like sleep.
Wisdom score increases by 2, and Charisma score increases by 1. Speed
Kalashtar base walking speed is 30 feet. Severed from Dreams
Kalashtar sleep, but they don’t connect to the plane of dreams as other creatures do. Instead, their minds draw from the memories of their otherworldly spirit while they sleep. As such, Kalashtar are immune to spells and other magical effects that require them to dream, like dream, but not to spells and other magical effects that put them to sleep, like sleep.
Genetics and Reproduction
Adult kalashtar have an average fertility rate. Without attempts to prevent conception, kalashtar are likely to reproduce from sexual relations. Additionally, the kalashtar people have a low to low-moderate chance for multiple births. An adult kalashtar is able to conceive a child from 17 to 120 years.
Growth Rate & Stages
| Kalashtar Years | Kalashtar Events |
|---|---|
| -9 months | Gestation Period of Kalashtar |
| 0 to 1 | Baby Stage |
| 1 to 2 | Toddler Stage |
| 2 to 4 | Advanced toddler stage; language development from simple to intermediate. |
| 4 to 11 | Child stage; traditional and local teachings begin |
| 12 to 17 | Puberty. |
| 17 to 18 | Full adult height. End of puberty. Mature appearance. Childbearing possible. |
| 18 | End of formal studies. Start of advanced teenage / young adult ages. |
| 20 | Formal age of adulthood. Customary rites of passage. |
| 90 to 110 | Middle aged. |
| 130 | Fertility decline or end observed. |
| 140 | Old Age. |
| 180 | Venerable. Significantly increased mortality rate from this age. |
| 200 | Maximum age possible. Mortality determined for PCs at 180 plus 2d10 years. |
Additional Information
Social Structure
The Kalashtar, also known as the society of Exiles, are the most advanced of their kin. They have created several towns and have technology similar to that which is seen in the dwarven communities.
Alignment
The noble spirit tied to a kalashtar drives it toward lawful and good behavior. Most Kalashtar combine strong self-discipline with compassion for all beings, but some Kalashtar resist the virtuous influence of their spirit.
The noble spirit tied to a kalashtar drives it toward lawful and good behavior. Most Kalashtar combine strong self-discipline with compassion for all beings, but some Kalashtar resist the virtuous influence of their spirit.
Facial characteristics
Eye colors vary from extremely dark/black to very light blues and greens. They have hair colors that range all over the place.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Mind Link
Kalashtar can speak telepathically to any creature they can see, provided the creature is within a number of feet of them equal to 10 times your level. Kalashtar don’t need to share a language with the creature for it to understand their telepathic utterances, but the creature must be able to understand at least one language. When they’re using this trait to speak telepathically to a creature, they can use their action to give that creature the ability to speak telepathically with them for 1 hour or until they end this effect as an action. To use this ability, the creature must be able to see them and must be within this trait’s range. They can give this ability to only one creature at a time; giving it to a creature takes it away from another creature who has it. Dual Mind
Kalashtar have advantage on all Wisdom saving throws. Mental Discipline
Kalashtar have resistance to psychic damage.
Kalashtar can speak telepathically to any creature they can see, provided the creature is within a number of feet of them equal to 10 times your level. Kalashtar don’t need to share a language with the creature for it to understand their telepathic utterances, but the creature must be able to understand at least one language. When they’re using this trait to speak telepathically to a creature, they can use their action to give that creature the ability to speak telepathically with them for 1 hour or until they end this effect as an action. To use this ability, the creature must be able to see them and must be within this trait’s range. They can give this ability to only one creature at a time; giving it to a creature takes it away from another creature who has it. Dual Mind
Kalashtar have advantage on all Wisdom saving throws. Mental Discipline
Kalashtar have resistance to psychic damage.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
THe Kalashtar have two major Gods that they tend to follow. One is Lonysus and the other is Vesyna. Typically the Kalashtar tend to worship both Gods equally and believe both have an important role to play in how the Kalashtar interpret life.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common and Quori
Scientific Name
somnius exilium
Origin/Ancestry
Exiles
Lifespan
200 years
Average Height
Heigh varies but they tend to be above 5 feet and below 7 feet. To randomly determine height use the following equation; Height = 4'8 feet + your size modifier in inches(2d12)
Average Weight
Weights vary between 90 to 350 lbs. Their size is considered medium no matter what their weight is. To randomly determine weight use the following equation; Weight in pounds = 88 + (1d10 × your size modifier(2d12))
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
The skin tones of the Kalashtar vary from dark to pale.
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