Dungeons & Dragons 5e Background: Astral Outcast
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Astral Outcast
For longer than you can remember, you have traversed the Astral Sea whether by choice or force. There, you experienced firsthand the wonders of the Silver Void: you stopped aging and no longer felt hunger or thirst. Driven by wanderlust or a need for basic survival, you drifted from one part of the Astral Sea to another, like a mote of dust on the wind. You have lost count of the decades that have passed since you arrived here. In your travels, you have camped on the petrified hulks of dead gods and narrowly escaped the psychic winds that sweep across the Astral Sea while also avoiding prolonged contact with the plane’s most dangerous denizens.
Features
Divine Contact
In the Astral Sea, you crossed paths with a wandering deity. The encounter was brief and nonviolent, yet it made a lasting impression on you. This deity saw fit to share one secret or obscure bit of cosmic lore with you. Work with your DM to determine the details of this knowledge and its impact on the campaign.Planar Feat
You gain the Scion of the Outer Planes Feat for a Plane that corresponds to your Divine Contact's alignmentScion of the Outer Planes
Your connection to an Outer Plane infuses you with the energy there. Choose a type of plane listed in the Planar Infusion Table. Your choice gives you a resistance to a damage type and the ability to cast a cantrip, as specified in the table. You can cast this cantrip without material components, and your spellcasting ability for it is Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma (choose when you select this feat).
| Plane | Resistance | Cantrip |
|---|---|---|
| Chaotic Outer Plane | Poison | Minor Illusion |
| Evil Outer Plane | Necrotic | Chill Touch |
| Good Outer Plane | Radiant | Sacred Flame |
| Lawful Outer Plane | Force | Guidance |
| The Outlands | Psychic | Mage Hand |
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