Haven Ancestries for Shadowdark RPG

Introducing "Haven Ancestries" - a captivating addition to ShadowDark RPG that unveils three extraordinary ancestries: Changeling, Gensai, and Kalashtar. These unique beings are not bound by a defined culture and form, originating as a product of the world itself and present in any ancestral group. With limitless possibilities for appearance, they offer a boundless canvas for your imagination.

Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of the changelings. Enigmatic creatures of the night, they embody empathy and solitude. Watchful guardians of lost souls, they ensure that those who departed unremembered find solace in the afterlife by taking their place in society spearing their loved ones from the hurt of such an untimely or unloved death. Be warned, however, some changelings, known as doppelgangers, are impatience and seize the lives they desire. Fame, wealth, or royal lineage become their playground, captivating a growing group hungry for the spotlight.

Enter the realm of the Gensai, gifted children of the elements. They possess the awe-inspiring ability to command their chosen element as well as manifesting it as flaming hair, sparking eyes, or twilight-kissed skin. Unleash your imagination as you define your unique elemental identity. But be mindful, as not all ancestries are equally accepting of their elemental gifts, adding depth to your character's journey.

The Kalashtar, the unfortunate soul tethered to those who failed to reach divinity, fell like Icarus, those lost in time and space, your future-self or those whose presence defiles the cosmos for their attempt at immortality. Able to communicate with make deals with and be tortured by this spirit who seeks to punish or use you for their own ends however, these children are magnets for other deities help to allow the continued purpose of the cage in locking this entity until the next child is able to pick up where you left off.

Behold the tragic Kalashtar, souls forever bound to cosmic failures. These individuals are bound to spirits who failed to reach divinity, are lost in the fabric of time and space or are sicked by the cosmos itself. They carry this spirit within them able to communicate with them, able to bargain with them, able to be punished or used by them. the Kalishtar are able to use this expanded mental space to reach out to other's minds and unlock barriers of communication barred by language. They are fated to be the cage that locks away these entities until the chosen one arises to slay this entity for all time.

Haven Ancestries is a segment within the Ebon Haven supplement, an upcoming comprehensive expansion to the core rules of ShadowDark. Prepare to explore a thriving haven environment filled with immersive encounters, diverse backgrounds, intricate street alleys generations, and the captivating Artificer and Detective classes. By supporting this project, you not only gain access to these extraordinary ancestries but also contribute to the inclusion of exceptional community-generated artwork for the final product.

Join us on this enthralling journey and unlock a world of limitless possibilities. Step into the shadows, embrace your ancestry, and let your story unfold in the depths of ShadowDark RPG.