VARSZI CITIZEN Heritage features

Varszi

The term "Varszi" refers to the kingdoms founded in Varris after the collapse of the ancient Varran Empire. They are united by their shared history, the Common language, a regional lingua franca itself derived from the Varran tongue, as well as their religious beliefs. The Varszi religion is Archfey worship, a mix of ancient elven beliefs and the many traditions of the humans of the continent. But most of all, the Varszi kingdoms are united by an idea - to never again let mortals harness arcane magic and be corrupted by it like the ancient wizards were. To that end, spellcasting and the heretical worship of dragons and fiends is outlawed in Varszi kingdoms, though the severity of these laws varies.

Varszi kingdoms include Getari, Scaenid, and others, though the remote Tisenya is usually excluded.

Heritage features

Below are the features your character gains after you choose the Varszi heritage, which is meant to represent a modern, worldly citydweller from any Varszi kingdom. This can be a commoner, a merchant, or even a noble. Heritage is a mechanic specific to the Varris setting.

Ruleset: 5e

Your heritage determines the languages your character knows. It can also be their background and grant them more features. Check the player primer for a list of available heritages.

Languages

You can speak Common and Elvish, Getarian, Scaerean, or Varran.

Background features

Your character's heritage can double as their background. If you choose the "Varszi" background, instead of a base game background like Noble, Criminal, etc, you gain the following features:

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Insight, Perception, Sleight of Hand.

Equipment: A set of modern common clothes, a scroll case containing parchment, an ink pen, and a small bottle of ink, and a pouch containing 5d4 GP.

Feature: Citydweller's Eyes. You gain advantage on Wisdom ability checks made to find a creature or location in any modern Varszi settlement.

Ruleset: Bludgeon

Your Heritage determines your character's first language and additional skill competency options. Your character can learn languages beyond their first one, as explained in the language checks rules. Check the player primer for a list of available Heritages.

Language

Your first language is Common.

Additional skills

When you select the Varszi heritage for your character, you choose one of the skills below to gain a +1 competency in. This is in addition to the skill competencies you would normally gain.