Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Menschen
Menschen
The Menschen are the steadfast defenders and honorable knights of Akerlan, their lives shaped by tradition, faith, and the enduring rhythms of the land and the code of chivalry. Among the Menschen, the ideals of knighthood—courage, loyalty, justice, and self-sacrifice—are instilled from youth and revered in every household, not only among the nobility but throughout the villages and towns. Their society prizes martial skill, the protection of the weak, and the upholding of oaths, with generations of Menschen serving as guardians, champions, and paragons of virtue in the name of their gods and ancestors.
ability score increase:
+2 Con, +1 to any stat (Mankind trait)
age:
Up to 80
Size:
Medium
speed:
30 ft
Languages:
Common,
race features:
Resilient Heritage (Mankind): Gain +1 to any one ability score of your choice.
Skill Versatility (Mankind): Gain proficiency in any one skill of your choice.
Knightly Training: You are proficient with one martial weapon of your choice (such as longsword, lance, or warhammer) and with heavy armor.
Chivalric Code: You are proficient in Persuasion. In addition, you may add double your proficiency bonus to Persuasion checks made to uphold justice, negotiate peace, or rally allies in noble causes.
Banner of Faith: You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip.
Oathbound Resolve: You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Rural Endurance: You are proficient in Animal Handling OR Survival (your choice), reflecting your upbringing as both knight and steward of the land.
Heraldic Pride: You are proficient in one gaming set, musical instrument, or artisan’s tool of your choice, reflecting your love of stories, songs, or crafts celebrated in knightly halls.
Challenge of Honor: Once per long rest, when you issue a formal challenge (duel, contest, or trial by combat), you have advantage on your first attack roll or contested ability check in that encounter.
Resilient Heritage (Mankind): Gain +1 to any one ability score of your choice.
Skill Versatility (Mankind): Gain proficiency in any one skill of your choice.
Knightly Training: You are proficient with one martial weapon of your choice (such as longsword, lance, or warhammer) and with heavy armor.
Chivalric Code: You are proficient in Persuasion. In addition, you may add double your proficiency bonus to Persuasion checks made to uphold justice, negotiate peace, or rally allies in noble causes.
Banner of Faith: You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip.
Oathbound Resolve: You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Rural Endurance: You are proficient in Animal Handling OR Survival (your choice), reflecting your upbringing as both knight and steward of the land.
Heraldic Pride: You are proficient in one gaming set, musical instrument, or artisan’s tool of your choice, reflecting your love of stories, songs, or crafts celebrated in knightly halls.
Challenge of Honor: Once per long rest, when you issue a formal challenge (duel, contest, or trial by combat), you have advantage on your first attack roll or contested ability check in that encounter.
Description:
Menschen are sturdy and dignified, with an air of quiet strength and noble bearing. Their attire includes practical rural garb and the trappings of knighthood—tabards, surcoats, and cloaks emblazoned with family heraldry and religious symbols. Menschen communities are rich in pageantry, tournaments, and festivals, and every member is raised to value honesty, generosity, and the hope of leaving a legacy of virtuous deeds. Their faith in the Pantheon is woven into everyday life and knightly oaths, guiding their actions and sustaining their courage in the face of adversity. Loyalty, sincerity, and martial prowess are highly prized, and their relationships are built on mutual respect and honor.
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by 3 Armored Kittens · Prodromos v.1.1 - World Anvil 0.9.15.045 © 2017-2025 [en] | Anvil Time: 01:47, Nov 24 2025