Lore:
The Harmony Keepers are a lineage with a rich history rooted in the principles of unity, empathy, and cooperation. They are believed to be descendants of ancient guardians who were charged with maintaining balance and fostering harmonious relationships within their communities. The Harmony Keepers are renowned for their unwavering commitment to peaceful resolution, their ability to mend broken bonds, and their talent for creating inclusive and supportive environments.
Stats:
The Harmony Keepers lineage provides inherent bonuses to specific attributes:
Charisma: +2
Wisdom: +1
Appearance:
Harmony Keepers have a serene and approachable presence. They often have gentle features, kind eyes, and warm smiles that radiate empathy. Their attire is often adorned with symbols of unity and peace, reflecting their dedication to fostering harmonious connections. Harmony Keepers may have a graceful demeanor, their movements flowing and purposeful.
Positives:
Empathic Aura: Harmony Keepers possess an aura of empathy that can quickly establish rapport and foster understanding. They gain a +2 bonus to Charisma-based ability checks or saving throws related to persuasion, empathy, or calming others.
Mediator’s Insight: Harmony Keepers have a keen insight into the needs and motivations of others, making them skilled mediators. They gain advantage on Wisdom-based ability checks or saving throws related to conflict resolution, negotiation, or detecting hidden agendas.
Unifying Presence: Harmony Keepers have a natural talent for bringing people together and inspiring cooperation. They gain a +2 bonus to checks or rolls related to team-building, inspiring others, or diffusing tense situations.
Harmonious Resilience: Once per long rest, Harmony Keepers can tap into their inner harmony to gain temporary resistance against negative emotions or effects, providing them with advantage on saving throws against fear, charm, or mental manipulation.
Negatives:
Conflict Avoidance: Harmony Keepers have a strong aversion to violence and may struggle when faced with aggressive or combative situations. They may face disadvantages or penalties in scenarios that require assertiveness or engaging in physical combat.
Vulnerability to Discord: The Harmony Keepers’ sensitivity to disharmony makes them particularly susceptible to effects or abilities that disrupt emotional balance. They may face disadvantages or penalties when targeted by spells or abilities that induce chaos or manipulate emotions.
Difficulty with Hard Choices: Harmony Keepers strive for consensus and may find it challenging to make tough decisions that may cause discord or hurt someone’s feelings. They may face disadvantages or penalties when confronted with moral dilemmas or situations that require sacrificing harmony for the greater good.