Physical Description:
Vianoth closely resemble humans in stature and build, yet their most distinguishing feature lies in their lack of eyes. Their smooth, pale skin often draws attention, accentuating their haunting appearance. They typically stand at average human heights, with varying hair and skin tones, though their most unnerving characteristic is the absence of eyes, leaving smooth, featureless skin in their place. Despite this, their remaining senses are often heightened, manifesting in more acute hearing, smell, and touch.
History:
The origins of the Vianoth are shrouded in mystery and speculation, leading to various theories regarding their creation. Named after the first priestess, Vianoth, who reportedly witnessed their emergence, their existence has been met with fear and hostility by the Church of the Silver Dominion, while in other parts of the world, they are occasionally revered as having supernatural connections or abilities. Their history is marked by persecution and isolation due to their unique nature and abilities.
Society:
Vianoth are predominantly solitary individuals, comfortable in their own company due to the struggles they face with their visions. Some form partnerships, yet their struggles with parenthood often lead to abandoning or swapping their offspring with humans, contributing to their alternative names and adding to the mystery surrounding their origins.
Racial Names:
Vianoth names often carry an ethereal or mystical quality, reflecting their enigmatic nature. Examples might include Celestia, Ethereon, Myrthalia, Eolande, or Nyxar.
Plagued by Visions
The Vianoth bear a burden unique to their race—they are haunted by visions of the past and future, while struggling to perceive the present. Their nearly blind sight of the present moment makes them unreliable at times. Nostalgia and memory do not affect them like it does ordinary humans, as they experience the past in real-time within their minds. This constant influx of visions can be overwhelming and disorienting. However, the Vianoth have adapted over time, honing their remaining senses to heightened levels, making it easier for them to navigate their everyday activities. Some have discovered that alcohol or other remedies can assist in suppressing the visions, providing temporary respite from the constant barrage of foretelling glimpses.
Racial Feat:
- Ability Score Increase: Wisdom score increases by 2.
- Age: Vianoth have a slightly extended lifespan compared to humans, reaching maturity around 25 years and living up to 120 years.
- Alignment: Vianoth tend toward Neutral or Chaotic alignments due to their struggle between their visions and understanding of the present moment.
- Size: Vianoth are similar in size to humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall with a typical human build.
- Speed: Base walking speed is 30 feet.
- Languages: They are fluent in Common and may have proficiency in other languages due to their interactions with various cultures and communities.
- Vision: Despite their lack of eyes, they possess blindsight and a form of extrasensory perception, allowing them to perceive the world through other heightened senses.
- Resistance: Due to their unique nature, Vianoth have resistance to psychic damage.
- Immunity: Vianoth are immune to being magically compelled or influenced by divination or scrying spells that target sight or visual perception.