Luminary

Arcane Population

At first glance a luminary's magical nature is obvious. Inside their clear exterior shell is a swirling mass of brightly colored plasma. Despite common misconceptions this star-like appearance does not let them illuminate darkness.

Luminaries are about the same height as humans, standing at 5 to 6 feet tall. They are much lighter than humans, however, they commonly weigh about 60 pounds. Luminaries have no facial features, instead they are recognized by their equipment, voice, or color.

Luminaries' plasma will come in the color of the gemstone used to create it, creating a wide range of possible colors. Some luminaries are not created by other races, and take on the earthier tones like brown, dark green or maroon.

Created, Not Born

Luminaries do not have parents, and are physically created mature. A manmade luminary will spend the early years of it's life learning basic skills at a wizard's college or another arcane institution. A naturalborn will learn the skills it needs from surviving in the vast outdoors.

The luminary were initially created to be a "perfect scholar," with a yearn to learn, and an incredible ability to absorb information, but are now created for extra help around libraries.

Thirst For Knowledge

It's very rare to see a luminary settle into one spot. Usually, once a luminary has the basic skills nessicary to survive, it will leave the place it was created, and go explore distant lands.

Luminary Names

A luminary is given a name a few days after it's creation. A luminaries name is often based on celestial objects thanks to the luminary’s star-like appearance.

Luminary Names: Draco, Sculptor, Gamma, Epsilon, Omicron, Omega, Taurus, Delta, Ursa, Virgo, Iota, Zeta, Lambda, Hydra, Lynx, Musca, Upsilon, Pegasus

Luminary Traits

A luminary's magical nature manifests in a number of traits inherent in all luminaries.

Ability Score Improvement. Your intelligence score increases by 3.

Age. Once a luminary is created, it does not grow any further physically, but they are formed with the intellect of a child. A luminary can live up to 300 years old.

Alignment. Luminaries individualistic nature often bends them towards a chaotic alignment.

Size. Luminaries average 6 feet tall and weigh about 60 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Glowing Marker. As an action you may make an object you can see dimly glow in your color. You and up to five other people of your choice can see this. You may only do this to one object at a time.

Perfect Retention. You can accurately recall anything you have seen or heard.

Languages. You can speak, read and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Subrace. There are two main types of luminaries, both based on circumstances of creation. Choose one of these subraces.

Manmade

As a manmade luminary you were created by others using an ancient ritual. You were most likely raised around these wizards giving you a knack for the arcane. Manmade luminaries are by far the most common type.

A manmade luminary's color is that of a gemstone used in the ritual to create it. meaning they are incredibly colorful.

Ability Score Improvement. Your Charisma score increases by 1.

Arcanic Knowledge. You are trained in the arcana skill.

Naturalborn

As a naturalborn luminary you were created under unknown conditions conditions, without the intervention of other races. This does not mean your curious nature escapes you. A naturalborn luminary will generally explore the lands the natural landscapes of the world.

A naturalborn's color will be a darker, earthy tone, rather than the bright colors of other luminaries.

Ability Score Improvement. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Natural Upbringing. You are trained in the nature skill.