Shardkin
In ancient times, the Shardkin carved out hidden sanctuaries amid crumbling ruins, deep caverns, and high mountain peaks where the raw magic of creation still lingers. Their dwellings—often built into the very bedrock or nestled in forgotten temples, reflect a harmonious blend of natural beauty and mystical artistry. Over the centuries, these secluded communities have preserved esoteric lore and rituals that honor the forces which once shattered the world, making the Shardkin both custodians and survivors of an age-old magic.
The Shardkin are known for their introspective and measured demeanor. They tend to be reclusive, preferring the solitude of ancient ruins or the quiet majesty of mountain vistas, yet when they do interact with others they are deliberate, thoughtful, and surprisingly empathetic. While they might come off as aloof, Shardkin harbor a deep commitment to preserving lost wisdom and the delicate balance of magic. Their personality is as multifaceted as the crystal surfaces that define them, a blend of somber resolve, ancient insight, and an unyielding desire to restore harmony to a world still scarred by past cataclysms.
Crystal Carapace
You have an innate, mineral-hard shell. Whenever you take bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage, you reduce that damage by 2. You have resistance to psychic damage.
Psionic Surge
Your mind crackles with latent psychic power. When you hit with a weapon attack or deal damage with a spell, you can deal extra psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus.
Shardborn Instincts
Your unique form gives you a detached clarity of mind. You have Immunity against being charmed or frightened, as your crystalline nature renders you impervious to subtle manipulations of the mind.
You have advantage on saving throws against madness effects.
Arcane Conduit
You have a natural connection to raw magical energy that courses through your form. You learn one cantrip of your choice from the Arcane spell list, using Intelligence as your spellcasting ability for that cantrip.
In addition, you can cast this cantrip without verbal or somatic components, and if the cantrip deals damage, you add your Intelligence modifier to the damage roll.
Shardkin Roll20 Feature Codes
Roll20 Feature 1.
!setattr {{
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--repeating_traits_-create_name|Crystal Carapace
--repeating_traits_-create_source|Racial
--repeating_traits_-create_source_type|Shardkin
--repeating_traits_-create_description|You have an innate, mineral-hard shell. Whenever you take bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage, you reduce that damage by 2. You have resistance to psychic damage.
}}
Roll20 Feature 2.
!setattr {{
--sel
--repeating_traits_-create_name|Psionic Surge
--repeating_traits_-create_source|Racial
--repeating_traits_-create_source_type|Shardkin
--repeating_traits_-create_description|Your mind crackles with latent psychic power. When you hit with a weapon attack or deal damage with a spell, you can deal extra psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus.
}}
Roll20 Feature 3.
!setattr {{
--sel
--repeating_traits_-create_name|Shardborn Instincts
--repeating_traits_-create_source|Racial
--repeating_traits_-create_source_type|Shardkin
--repeating_traits_-create_description|Your unique form gives you a detached clarity of mind. You have Immunity against being charmed or frightened, as your crystalline nature renders you impervious to subtle manipulations of the mind.
You have advantage on saving throws against madness effects.
}}
Roll20 Feature 4.
!setattr {{
--sel
--repeating_traits_-create_name|Arcane Conduit
--repeating_traits_-create_source|Racial
--repeating_traits_-create_source_type|Shardkin
--repeating_traits_-create_description|You have a natural connection to raw magical energy that courses through your form. You learn one cantrip of your choice from the Arcane spell list, using Intelligence as your spellcasting ability for that cantrip.
In addition, you can cast this cantrip without verbal or somatic components, and if the cantrip deals damage, you add your Intelligence modifier to the damage roll.
}}
