Shadar-kai

People view the shadar-kai's connection to they Shadowfell as a curse while the shadar-kai view it a a blessing. Once shadar-kai were like the rest of their elven kin; now they exist in a state between life and death, thanks to being transformed by the Shadowfell’s grim energy.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Shadar-kai have ashen skin tones, and while they’re in the Shadowfell, they also become wizened, reflecting the somber nature of that gloomy plane.

Genetics and Reproduction

Normal reproduction

Growth Rate & Stages

Like other elves, shadar-kai can live to be over 750 years old. They are considered adults by age 100.

Behaviour

Shadar-kai are good at using the darkness to their advantage weather it being using shadows or necromancy.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision. 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 discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Necrotic Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic damage.

Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself.

Trance. You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness.

Shadow Teleportation (this is what we're calling Blessing of the Raven Queen)As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Starting at 3rd level, you also gain resistance to all damage when you teleport using this trait. The resistance lasts until the start of your next turn. During that time, you appear ghostly and translucent.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elves

Related Ethnicities

• Estrus
• Zamalia