Godlike
Attribute Bonuses: +1 Dexterity, +1 Intellect
The godlike are the children of humanoids (most often humans) who have been “blessed” (or cursed) with the physical manifestation of a divine spark granted by the gods. Godlike manifest their divine heritage in a variety of ways—wings, horns, strange birthmarks, talons, odd eyes—but they always manifest it somehow. Though their appearances vary, they are unmistakably otherworldly when anyone gets a clear look at them.
Godlike are equally uncommon all over the world. No one region seems to have any more or less than another. The life expectancy of godlike tends to be similar to that of the mother’s and father’s race. All godlike are sterile/infertile. They are incapable of reproduction with each other or any other creature. This fact often colors how cultures regard them and their roles in society.
Sometimes, the reaction they get is overwhelmingly positive. Many times, the reaction is overwhelmingly hostile. For better or worse, the physical “gifts” that mark them as godlike always come with supernatural blessings (and curses) of their own.
Godlike Variety
Features: Godlike facial structure tends to be as the mother’s and father’s. E.g., a mountain dwarf godlike will tend to have a wide jaw and more square face shape even if the skin coloration is completely different.
Skin: Godlike skin tones sometimes come from the mother and father, but often are completely unnatural or blend into some sort of unnatural growth (e.g., moss, feathers, etc.). In many cases, godlike skin is completely inhumanoid, looking like it is made of water, fire, gold, or some other “impossible” material.
Hair: Godlike hair is often not hair but horn, fire, plant growths, feathers, or other oddities. Sometimes they do have hair but it is of an inhumanoid tone or texture and blends in with other growths.
Eyes: Godlike eyes are always unusual in some way, from inhumanoid coloration to odd iris shapes (e.g., goat or bird iris shapes) to no visible iris or pupil.
It’s not accurate to say that there is only one ethnicity of godlike because most godlike are fundamentally unique. Even if there are physiological similarities between two godlike, the circumstances of their birth and upbringing mean those similarities don’t mean much.
There are only two constants for godlike. First, the shape of their heads is distinctly and obviously unlike any other humanoid. Not only does this mean that they cannot wear any head gear (e.g., helmets), but it’s virtually impossible for them to conceal their head without drawing an enormous amount of attention.
Second, godlike limbs are always covered in some sort of growth (scales, feathers, talons, etc.) or energy that is also obviously not humanoid. It doesn’t prevent them from wearing clothing of any sort, but if their limbs are exposed, their nature is obvious to anyone who sees it.
Death Godlike
Death Godlike are the most distrusted of their kind. Strange growths cover their eyes—or, in some cases, entire face—giving them a sinister appearance. The growths are transparent for the Godlike but opaque from the outside, hiding their features. Death Godlike are commonly killed at birth because many cultures consider them to be harbingers of doom.
Racial Ability
Death’s Usher
Effects: Self: x1.2 Damage against enemies with low Endurance
Death godlike seem to have an innate sense for the vulnerability of their enemies as death approaches. Against all targets with low Endurance, death godlike gain a bonus to damage.
Fire Godlike
The bodies of Fire Godlike often resemble hot metal, burnt wood, or stone, with harmless flames that erupt from the cracks in their skin. Fire Godlike are objects of both reverence and fear in the Deadfire Archipelago. Many locals believe they have the power to awaken volcanoes—or that killing one will cause a volcano to awaken. In the Dyrwood, Fire Godlike are often seen as a sign of the blessing of Magran, goddess of war and fire.
Racial Ability
Battle-Forged
Effects:+2(x Character Level) Fire Damage vs Deflection; +3 DR
When reduced below 50% Endurance, fire godlike glow like metal in a forge, gaining Damage Reduction and doing a small amount of fire damage to any creature who hits them in melee.
Nature Godlike
Nature Godlike appear to be a fusion of human and animal features, often covered by plants, moss, or fungi. This has led to the common stigma that they are diseased, and many are killed at birth because of it. Many druidic orders have a keen interest in Nature Godlike because of their general curiosity as to how souls occupy animals, plants, and stones.
Racial Ability
Wellspring Of Life
Effects: Self: +1 Might while Endurance below 50%, +1 Constitution while Endurance below 50%, +1 Dexterity while Endurance below 50%
The souls of nature godlike respond powerfully to distress and the impending collapse of their physical body. While a nature godlike is below 50% Endurance, they gain a bonus to Might, Constitution, and Dexterity.
Moon Godlike
Moon Godlike are the most tolerated of the godlike. While their skin tone and a large moon-like growth on their foreheads may be strange to some, their appearances are generally considered more palatable by the other kith. Sailors have many beliefs about Moon Godlike and their propensity to bring luck, though there is little agreement as to what kind of luck they tend to bring.
Racial Ability
Silver Tide
1 per encounter
Never
Aura Range: 20m (base 20m)
Effects: Friendly Aura: +5 Endurance
The souls of all moon godlike are connected to reserves of healing energy. In combat, the first time a moon godlike is reduced below 75%, 50%, and 25% Endurance, they will automatically generate a wave of healing around themselves.