Godtouched
I never wanted a Guardian Angel. I didn't ask for one. One was assigned to me.
Within the souls of the Godtouched is an ember of divinity. However, the divine element in their souls may cause them to take on a completely different physical form as they mature. Godtouched are born to serve as gods' champions, and their births are hailed as blessed events by the gods and their people. Luminous features reveal their celestial heritage.
It is the ultimate goal of the Indomitable Empress Gama and her Cosmic Consort Eruer to have the Godtouched in the world to serve their interests. It doesn't matter who their patron is, as long as he or she sets a good example and promotes mortal innovation and development.
It is not uncommon for a godtouched person to receive guidance and visions through dreams from celestial entities as early as childhood. As a result of these dreams, a godtouched develops an awareness of destiny and a desire for righteousness.
One of the gods' celestial agents serves as the guide for each god. As a deva, this entity serves as a messenger to the mortal world.
When it comes to godtouched, they are passionate advocates for a cosmic plan in which they play only a small role. If they had the chance to do so, cultists, fiends, and other enemies of the divine would be eager to kill a godtouched.
It's no secret that godtouched prefer to conceal their identities when they travel. Their cause is important to them, but they have no qualms about striking out in the open to achieve it. The innocent will never be put at risk for the sake of secrecy.
Godtouched have a connection to angelic beings (except for those who have strayed from their path.) They are most often devas, and they guide the godtouched in their dreams. As a result, the guidance is not a simple spoken word or a direct order. T he godtouched experience visions, prophecies, and feelings as opposed to physical sensations.
The angelic being is far from omniscient in its knowledge of the universe. Depending on how it interprets the cosmic plan, however, it may have insight into how best to deal with particularly powerful obstacles.
A godtouched, despite its celestial origin, is mortal and has free will. Others see their abilities as a curse and turn away from them. A few of these godtouched who are dissatisfied with the world decide to take action against the gods. It was little more than brainwashing, in their minds, to be exposed to celestial powers. These god-touched are deadly foes, and they should be treated as such. In the end, the radiant magic they once possessed becomes an awful draining magic. As a result, their angelic guides leave them behind.
Even godtouched who are completely dedicated to their path feel torn between two worlds at times, despite their devotion. From afar, the angels who guide them observe the world. If a godtouched wishes to help a town recover from a drought, an angelic guide may tell him or her to press on with a greater quest instead. Securing the lives of a few commoners may not seem as important to an angel as taking down Kaktar's followers. Despite being wise, a godtouched's guide is not infallible.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Most godtouched use the same naming conventions as their native culture.
Godtouched Technologist
by Rob Taylor
by Rob Taylor
Godtouched Druid
Lifespan
Godtouched mature at the same rate as humans, but they can live up to 150 years.
Average Height
Godtouched have the same range of height as the culture they are born into.
Average Weight
Godtouched have the same range of weight as the culture they are born into.
Godtouched
Ability Score Increase +2 Cha
Size Medium
Speed 30 ft.
Darkvision
Blessed with a radiant soul, your vision can easily cut through darkness. 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 can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Celestial Resistance
You have resistance to necrotic damage and radiant damage. Healing Hands
As an action, you can touch a creature and cause it to regain a number of hit points equal to your level. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. Light Bearer
You know the light cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it. Godtouched Ethnicities
Three ethnicities of godtouched exist: Protector, Scourge, and Winged godtouched. With your DM's consent, you can change your character's ethnicities to fallen if your Protector/Scourge/Winged godtouched turns from their anointed path. To do so, replace your subrace benefits, including the ability score increase, with those of a Fallen. Similarly, if your Fallen turns back to their path, your DM might allow you to become a Protector, Winged or Scourge again.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common Tongue and Celestial.
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