Umbral

Umbrals are strange, alien creatures with an affinity for darkness. Within them, they carry the energy of Dhaara, associated with finality and endings. They tend to live apart from mortals, as many see them as the hand of Dhaara, charged with delivering final rites to the dead. While most umbral live in their shadowy homeland, some few have left, seeking a life outside the strictures of their people. These wander the world seeking out different lives and new opportunities.

In appearance, umbral are humanoid with pearly white or deep black skin possessing complex patterns of black and white swirls throughout their entire body. Their faces are smooth and flat, devoid of typical features. They are asexual beings, birthed fully mature, whose origin is a mystery even to most umbral.

Most umbral are lawful.

Umbral Traits

• Darkvision 120 ft.: You have Darkvision out to a specified distance and can see in dim light within that radius 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.
• Heart of Darkness: As a magic action, you can cast the darkness spell. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a rest.
• Magic Resistance: You are naturally resistant to magic. You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
• Shadow Step: As a bonus action, you can move from one shadowy space to another unoccupied shadowy space that you can see within 30 feet. You cannot do this if you are grappled or restrained.