Ancestries of Iunas

Nicholas Byrnes

September 12, 2023

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1 Ancestry Options 1 Geosjel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Künstlisjel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Seltensjel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Uhrsjel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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C HAPTER 1: A NCESTRY O PTIONS
K ÜNSTLISJEL
T
HE K ÜNSTLISJEL ARE A REMARKABLE
creation born from the fusion of
Dwarvish, Gnomish, and Human magic
and craftsmanship, forged to serve
diverse roles in the Ijzer Alliance. Künstlisjel are
frequently made from durable materials, with
metal, stone, and wood being the most common,
though any workable material can be used. Rare
material choices have included glass, porcelain,
ivory, and leather. Within this ancestry, three
distinctive variations have emerged: the Uhrsjel,
Geformsjel, and Seltensjel.
Ability Scores. Constitution +2; Choose any
other ability score +1
Size. Small or Medium
Speed. 30 ft.
C ONSTRUCTED R ESILIENCE
You were created to have remarkable fortitude,
represented by the following benefits:
• You have advantage on saving throws against
being poisoned, and you have resistance to
poison damage.
• You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe.
• You are immune to disease.
• You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put
you to sleep.
U HRSJEL
Uhrsjel are the backbone of much of the Ijzer
Alliance’s might, being deployed as both soldiers
and as laborers. Usually constructed from metal,
gears, servos and pistons constantly grinding
and whirring, these are the most complex and
mechanical of the Künstlisjel. Their resilience to
disease and hunger, their lack of a need to sleep,
and their durable bodies make them the perfect
option where resilience is required. They are
frequently viewed as invaders at the edges of the
Ijzer Alliance, either because they out competed
the locals in their industry, or because they
defeated them in battle them when taking
control of their land.
I NTEGRATED D EFENSE
Your body is designed with built-in defensive
layers that can be further enhanced by
incorporating armor. This mechanism provides
the Uhrsjel with the following benefits:
• You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
• You can don only armor with which it has
proficiency. To don armor other than a shield,
the Uhrsjel must incorporate it into its body
over the course of 1 hour, during which it
remains in contact with the armor. To doff
armor, it must spend 1 hour removing it. You
can rest while donning or doffing armor in this
way.
• While the Uhrsjel is alive, armor incorporated
into its body cannot be removed against its
will.
G EOSJEL
Geosjel are intricate creations designed to fulfill
a specific role: house and land servants. These
beings blend seamlessly into their surroundings,
serving well-to-do families, businesses, and
government institutions. Carved directly from
stone, they possess an uncanny ability to flex
and bend, evoking the enchantment of the Stone
Shape spell. Their unique talent extends to
stillness, as they can appear as lifelike statues
when motionless, effortlessly assimilating into
the background.
O CHRE O BFUSCATION
You can spend one hour either adding or
removing a thin layer of magical ochre from your
body to any clothing or armor you are wearing,
during which you are in contact with the armor
or clothing. This layer mimics the texture and
color of the stone you are made of, making the
outfit indistinguishable from the rest of your
carved figure. You can rest while modifying its
clothes or armor in this way.
S TONEWORKED
• You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
• When remaining motionless, you are nearly
indistinguishable from a statue. A creature
must succeed on an Investigation (Intelligence)
check with a DC equal to 8 + your
Constitution modifier + your proficiency
modifier to tell that you are not an ordinary
statue. To gain this feature, you must either
not be wearing clothes or armor, or you must
have applied your Ochre Obfuscation on your
current outfit.
S ELTENSJEL
Seltensjel embody the epitome of opulence and
creativity. These Künstlisjel serve as more than
just workers; they are expressions of artistry,
status symbols of the wealthy and social elite.
Crafted from exotic woods, precious metals, and
lavish materials, they fulfill roles as assistants,
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 butlers, and other public-facing servants.
Commissioned as custom creations, Seltensjel
live lives of luxury, though many find their
existence confined by appearances and servitude,
trapped in a gilded cage of opulence.

H IGH M INDED A R T
• As a participant in high society, you have been
exposed to extensive education and the
intricacies of the elite world. Choose two skills
from the following options: History, Nature,
Religion, Deception, Performance, Persuasion.
You gain proficiency in the chosen skills.
• To facilitate communication with diplomats
and nobles, you also learn one additional
language of your choice.

C HARMED , I’ M S URE .
You possess a natural adeptness in social
situations, which manifests through your
magical abilities.
• You know the Friends cantrip.
• At 3rd level, you can cast the Silvery Barbs
spell once using this trait. You regain the
ability to cast it when you finish a long rest.
• At 5th level, you can cast the Suggestion spell
once using this trait. You regain the ability to
cast it when you finish a long rest.
• Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these
spells, and you Spell Save DC is 8 + your
Charisma modifier + your proficiency modifier

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