Void Folk (5e Race)

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Void Folk

Physical Description

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Void folk are people who have been born with the curse of emptiness. They are not human, although they look like it. The one thing that sets the void folk apart physically from other humans is that void folk are born without pupils, their eyes being pure black. Because they lack a true soul, their bodies and minds deteriorate much quicker than others. Upon reaching adulthood, void folk begin deteriorating quicker mentally, all while their connection to The Void and its magic grows stronger; This is a rather dangerous combination.

History

The history of the void folk is shrouded in mystery, known to those only chosen by the void folk. Void Folk were created by The Void, a sentient plane of an eternal gray and a lack of time. The Void would take a human body, tearing the soul from its mind, and replacing it with a piece of The Void itself.

Society

Void Folk, although not technically human, still get along fine in human society. If raised in human society, they may not have many friends, and some may be afraid or hostile towards them, but they can live their life the same as most other humans. They tend to favorite magical professions, the power of The Void aiding them in any magical pursuit.

Void Folk Traits

The one created by The Void, entering the material whether by accident or by being forced there.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. Void Folk age the same and have the same lifespan as humans, however, once a Voidfolk dies, their material body disintegrates, and their "soul" is returned to The Void.
Alignment. Generally, Void Folk are indifferent to others, preferring a more neutral approach to life.
Size. The Void Folk are average human size, which is 5 to 6 feet. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Shadow Walk. Void Folk can meld into the shadows for 1 minute. They gain advantage to Stealth checks, but can not physically interact with objects in this form. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest.
Blink. Void Folk can teleport to any unoccupied space within 30 feet. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Infernal, and Abyssal.
Subrace. Both subraces are still considered void folk and have no discernible physical differences. The difference between the subraces are more or less their upbringings. The Outsiders are void folk from outside the material plane. They have lived in The Void until they left or were cast out and entered the material plane. The Human-Born are void folk who were meant to be born as average children in the material plane from average parents, but were instead changed to void folk in the womb by The Void itself.

The Outsiders

Mark of the Void. The player can 'bless' an ally, granting the Mark of the Void. You know the Guidance cantrip. Intelligence is your casting stat for this spell.
Domino. At level 3, you can tether your life force to another creature. This manifests as you being able to cast Warding Bond as a spell-like ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest. Intelligence is your casting stat for this spell.
Magical Instincts. You are proficient in the Arcana skill.

The Human-Born

Mesmerize. Once per long rest, the Void Folk can summon from the void, the power to influence people. This manifests as you being able to cast Charm Person once per short or long rest.
Full Reach. As a bonus action, the Void Folk can extend their reach by 5 feet. While their arm is extended, whatever the hand is holding is still held. The player can still make attacks, use the item they're holding, etc. The player may also use their arm to reach around corners, grab ledges they can't normally reach, and so on. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
Natural Scholar. You are proficient in the History skill.

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
4′ 8″	+2d8	95 lb.	× (1d4) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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