Thousands of years ago, a devoted sect of dragon-worshipers founded the city of Wyrmhaven – a grand sanctuary nestled high in the mountains. There, mortals and dragons lived side by side in mutual respect, bound by a shared desire for peace and harmony. But the world beyond these mountains remained hostile to dragons. They were still hunted, feared, and slain for their power.
In response, the dragons of Wyrmhaven bestowed a powerful blessing upon their most loyal mortal followers. Through ancient rites, these individuals were infused with draconic magic, transforming their bodies and spirits. Some had scales bloomed across their skin, some saw their heads sprout horns and their pupils turn slitted, gaining draconic magic, and some even grew large, majestic wings. Thus were born the Vorelthar – mortal champions bound by oath and magic to defend dragonkind. The rest of the world called them “Dragontouched”.
Most Vorelthar descend from those originally blessed in Wyrmhaven, their draconic traits often pass to their children, manifesting fully during adolescence. These inherited gifts are unpredictable, sometimes skipping generations or appearing in unexpected ways. Occasionally, dragons still choose to bestow their blessing upon mortals – often in times of great need or as a reward for extraordinary loyalty.
Today, the Dragontouched remain a proud and vigilant people. Most still dwell in their ancestral mountain kingdom, where good-aligned dragons are always welcomed as kin. Some, however, are drawn to the wider world by a thirst for adventure or a sense of duty. Whether serving as mercenaries, emissaries, or wandering heroes, Vorelthars rarely forget their sacred charge. Wherever they go, they stand ready to protect any dragon who walks the path of peace.
- Age: Dragontouched have longer lifespans, maturing at around 18 years of age like humans but living to be around 150.
- Size: Your size is Medium or Small.
- Speed: Your walking speed is 30 feet.
- Draconic Legacy. The draconic touch of your ancestors still flows through you. At 1st level, choose two different traits from the Awakened Traits. At 3rd level, choose another trait from the Awakened Traits, and at 5th level choose one trait from the Evolved Traits.
Awakened Traits
- Hardened scales. A portion of your body is covered in extremely thick draconic scales and scutes. Your AC increases by 1 while not wearing medium or heavy armor.
- Immovable. Your draconic heritage gives you extra willpower. You have advantage on saving throws against effects that would knock you prone or move you against your will.
- Dragonclaw. You have a natural weapon in the form of a draconic arm. It deals 1d6 slashing damage + your Strength modifier on a hit.
- Voice of the Dragon. You inherited a part of a dragon’s mind, giving you a draconic, telepathic voice. You can speak telepathically to any creature within 30 feet of you. The creature understands you only if the two of you share a language. You can speak telepathically in this way to one creature at a time.
- Novice Aviator. You have draconic wings. When falling, you can use your reaction to glide. While gliding, you descend 60 feet per round and can move 30 feet horizontally.
- Superior Darkvision. Your draconic slitted pupils glow in the dark, allowing you to see better. You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
- Draconic Gait. Your legs are elongated, resembling those of a dragon. A tail grows from the base of your spine. Your walking speed is 35 instead of 30. You gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
- Mind Barrier. You inherited a part of a dragon’s mind, giving you a bit of their psychic powers. As a reaction, when you are targeted by an effect that would charm or frighten you, you can create a mental ward. You are immune to the effect, and the source takes psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus.
Evolved Traits
- Dragon’s resolve. As a bonus action, you can steel your body with draconic resilience. Until the end of your next turn, you gain resistance to slashing, piercing, and bludgeoning damage. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
- Ruler of the Skies. Large and majestic draconic wings grow from your back. You have a flying speed of 30 feet. If you are wearing medium or heavy armor, you must start and end your flight on solid ground or fall at the end of your turn.
- Draconic Vitality. Once per long rest, when you drop to 0 HP but aren’t killed outright, you drop to 1 HP instead.
- Draconic Sorcery. You have a dragon’s innate magic. You can cast two spells from the list below once without a spell slot or material components. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. You can also cast it using your spell slots. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells (choose the ability when you select this trait). Available spells:
