Phoenix Kin (5e Race)

Phoenix Kin

“	So, is that fire natural or... OH GOD!	”
—an unfortunate explorer

Physical Description

Humanoid in shape as they start off, with fire blazing from their head instead of hair. The flame that blazes can be an assortment of different colors, each with their own abilities. Phoenix kin, or Ifrit's as they are sometimes called, have a build as much as an average human.

History

Born from the fires of Mount Xalnoth, The Phoenix kin are usually a primitive race, living in tribes hidden from the common races of the world. They worship the Phoenix as to hope for eternal life through its flame. As the race started, they held only one flame coloration: orange, natural fire. As times past the fires upon their heads changed hues over time, giving them different abilities with the different colors. With times changing and technology advancing, The Phoenix kin fell behind the other races in technological advancement due to their isolation. With many scouting groups from the tribes exploring the new world they never knew, they hope to bring new information and technology to their tribes.

Society

Although they are primitive, they do have a hierarchy that consists of a chief and a counsel who make the rules of the tribes. In the tribes, they usually have a shrine to their creator, the Phoenix. Among the hierarchy, yet not part of the council is a seer who foresees events that deal with the tribe, and what they say usually does happen. Thier growing curiosity has had them send exploration parties to discover more of the world. Although curious they're quite cautious when dealing with peoples or technology of different races and are quite territorial with their tribe's border. When dealing with new things you can never be too cautious.

Phoenix Kin Names

Male: Devahl, Trolaan, Ixvel, Retyal, Pronshaal

Female: Xenav, Flania, Nimonai, Hyvania, Dretavl

Phoenix Kin Traits

Humanoids with control of the element of fire. Some have more attributes as well.
Ability Score Increase. Intelligence +2, Wisdom +2, Charisma -1
Age. Adulthood is officially 100 years, however, they seem to age slightly like humans until they hit 30 years in which the aging process slows. Can live up to 300 years.
Alignment. Phoenix kin can range from chaotic to lawful. they tend to dislike evil beings
Size. Like humans, Phoenix kin vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Natural flame affinity. Allows casting of lesser fireball (1d6 fire)
Flame ability. Depending on the color of the fire it has different abilities (some of these do not affect lesser fireball): Orange(basic), Green fire(Healing: a better Lay on hands 1d6+2), Blue fire(Holy fire: upgrades lesser fireball to include radiant damage), Yellow(hastening: Speed increase by 20 ft), Purple(burns quicker but more hot: upgrades lesser fireball to 1d8), (GMs, regulate player use of this on) Black(Soul fire: upgrades lesser fireball to 1d10 unholy/necrotic damage(destroys souls)), White(summoning fire: can conjure beings of fire to charge at a target: 1d20 focus roll to 1d(4,6,8,10,12) depending)
Fire Whip. conjure a whip made of pure fire to strike at foes up to 10ft away (1d8)
Bodily Flame. you give off a glow of light due to the flame on your head. reaches as far as a torch.
Languages. Common and Infernal

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
5′ 5″	+2d6	120 lb.	× (1d4) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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