From the forgotten war against the dark beast, the goddess Emorricha brought her Dathyr’s to the aid of the material plane for the battle of creation. That war lasted for decades, and in that time a new Planar Scion came to be; the Dorsimar. Following the Dathyr’s example and orders of their matron Emorricha, the Dorsimaran people have fought against those who would bring Morksfar to this plane.
Dorsimar believe in a balance and freedom to choose their destinies for the surface races, letting them do what they wish and not interfering unless the ancient threat is involved. For the most part, Dorsimars on the surface are much like other planar scions, trying to make their way among other humanoids, though they seem to usually follow some code that even they aren’t sure of.
Skyborn Dorsimar found on the surface usually are on a mission, though some are spies trying to blend in and keep information flowing to the sky cities to better help protect the realms.
If you want to play a character who’s held to a code, or a protector of others, or even a seeker of knowledge, you should play a Dorsimar.
You Might…
- Work to protect others, even if you don’t like them
- Enjoy technology or magical arts, even if you don’t use it yourself
- Be very organized in everything you do
Others Probably…
- View you as militant or obsessively organized
- See you as otherworldly and alien
- Always ask you how something works or believe you have advanced technology or magics.⁹
Physical Description
Dorsimars stand taller than men, almost taller than elves, skinnier than men and thicker than elves, and very pale. They have Black or dark hair, and very rarely have white hair. Dorsimars are half Durok, children of Emorricha, and half of every other race; therefore they have eye-colors of every race across Vorthira, though brilliant and even gem-like. Dorsimars have raven-feathered wings that allow them to fly, though when dealing with surface races, the Dorsimars can disguise their wings as a cloak or coat. Most Dorsimar wear black or dark cloths and all carry a weapon of some kind.
Society
All Dorsimars can use magyk if they choose to; many do not, though there are many Mages. Dorsimars are often seen as cold, even cruel, but they choose to use their skills to protect the other races at all costs. It is rare to see a Dorsimar on the surface smile or even feast; often they are sullen and quiet, sneaking around like thieves or assassins. In Ríochtspéir, or the Sky Kingdom, Dorsimars are more relaxed; albeit still have their guard up. These people always have a weapon on them. Their culture is almost militaristic, every member of their race following strict protocols. Few Dorsimars make friends with those on the surface, but when they do, they are friends for life, and will come in their times of need at all costs. They are the most technologically advanced race, having powerful computers, AI, and energy weapons. They even have flying vehicles that can travel from city to city.
Alignment and Religion
While the Dorsimar hail from a neutral outsider species, Dorsimar can range any alignment. Typically, Skyborn are Lawful, living in their militaristic society, and generally neutral, preferring to stay out of surface conflicts. Surface Dorsimar range every alignment with no real preferences.
All Dorsimar worship Emorricha, goddess of fate. They consider her their great mother, and follow her will when it manifests. Besides Emorricha, the dorsimar typically worship neutral or good deities, though surfacers living in Vlakenshe worship Celior as simply part of the culture. Dorsimar almost never worship evil deities, and never worship the dark beast, unless they’ve had such a mental break and survive.
Names
The Surfaceborn Dorsimar use names from whatever culture they happen to have been born in, however Skyborn use naming conventions that are from a lost age, from the era of the shadow wars.
Common Male Names- Serian, Lagretyr, Argus, Murthag, Oviren, Bjirtham
Common Female Names-Seriana, Margery, Arianna, Delmi, Athena, Morricha
Dorsimar (Uncommon Heritage)
Somewhere along your line, your family had dealings with the Dorsimar, and the Dathyrs, astral outsiders, or your one or more parent were Dorsimars as well. You have hair radiant and multi-hued, as if looking upon the stars and auroras in the north, and your eye color matches the rarest gems mined from the depths. You gain the Dorsimar trait and low-light vision. You can select Dorsimar and any feat of who’s parent isn’t Dorsimar or human if your parents were both dorsimar whenever you gain an ancestry feat.
1st Level
Skyborn Feat 1
Dorsimar
Having been born on one of the great sky cities of the Dorsimars, or having lived there for a large number of years, you have become adapt at using their technologies. You can now collect formulas for any dorsimar technology, and are considered trained in both dorsimar technology and artificer devices.
Astral Resistances Feat 1
Dorsimar
You have carried the bloodline of those directly from the Astral plane, inheriting their resistances. Choose one type: fire, cold, or electric, you gain astral resistances equal to ½ your level (minimum 1).
Astral Magic Feat 1
Dorsimar
Your dorsimar magic manifests as a simple arcane spell, even if you aren’t formally trained in magic. Choose one cantrip from the arcane spell list. You can cast this cantrip as an arcane innate spell at will. A cantrip is heightened to a spell level equal to half your level rounded up.
Dorsimaran Lore Feat 1
Dorsimar
You’ve studied in Dorsimaran arts, learning about arcane magic and the world around you. You gain the trained proficiency rank in Arcana and Craft. If you would automatically become trained in one of those skills (from your background or class, for example), you instead become trained in a skill of your choice. You also become trained in Dorsimar Lore.
5th Level
Astral Healing Feat 5
Dorsimar
Requirement: Astral Resistance
Your astral blood continues manifesting in incredible ways. Once per day, you can use this feat to give you fast healing ½ your level for 1 minute.
Adaptive Weapon Familiarity Feat 5
Dorsimar
Because of your nature, you’re very adaptable to other’s weapon usage. You gain the benefits of one race’s weapon familiarity feat, as if you meet the prerequisites for that feat.
9th Level
Astral Magic Mastery Feat 9
Dorsimar
Your mastery of the arcane arts improves naturally. Choose one 3rd level spell or lower from the arcane spell list (core rulebook). You can cast this spell once per day.
Dark Breaker Feat 9
Dorsimar
You follow your ancestors path in fighting against dark forces. You can negate resistance equal to ½ your level, and you can see through magical darkness.
Level 13
Astral Step Feat 13
Dorsimar
Your astral blood allows you to open a door to the astral plane, creating a tunnel in reality you can step through. You can use the Dimension Step spell once per day.
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