Lenosite
The Lenosites are a subset of the Kalashtar race. Not as advanced as the Kalashtars, the Lenosites are focused on their belief in the god Lonysus, God of Light. Lenosites believe in the ideals of Lonysus and light, working towards the protection of others and the preservation of life, that only light is needed in the world, and that it is their duty to eradicate darkness and the followers of darkness.
Demonym
Calling themselves the Lenosites, this group of people is known by many different names to the rest of the world.- The Vesynites and sometimes the exiles refer to the Lenosites as "The Dreamers"
- The rest of the world and other societies refer to the Lenosites as "Light Folk"
Crusaders
The Lenosites have been waging crusades against the Vesynites for many years now and it is not believed these crusades will stop anytime soon.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. |
| 120 | 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
Facial characteristics
Lenosites tend to have very light and bright colored eyes. The most common colors seen are green and blue. They also have very light colored hair with the most typical colors being blondes, whites, and grays.
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 Language Groups and Dialects
Common and Quori
Common Taboos
- Nightmares. Having nightmares is unavoidable. Speaking of them is improper and portrays an individual who accepts the fear offered by Vesyna.
- Snakes, bears, spiders, ants, reptiles, bats, and ravens are all considered taboo creatures. Seeing them is a bad omen. One does not consort with such beasts. One does not eat such beasts.
- Selfish acts. It is an extreme taboo of the Lenosites to treat so inward that one turns to criminality. Theft, murder, stealing from the temple are all exceptional taboos.
- Purity of the Temple. One shall be clean and free of injuries when entering the Temple of Lonysus. To do so filthy or injured is considered an affront of the God of Dreams.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Lenosite-Vesynite Relations
The Lenosites and Vesynites are locked in an unending war, believing themselves to be the arbiters of their unique supreme gods.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
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
Lenosites tend to have darker colored skin like olive, tanned, and sometimes brown.
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