Dvati

It was like looking at a reflection

in a mirror, except both of them could swing
a sword at me. Before I knew it, I was outflanked
and trying to duel the same person twice. I was on
my back foot, and then I was just on my back. When they
sheathed their identical rapiers and helped me up, I couldn't
even tell which one I had offended in the first place.
- Dravin, dueling dvati twins

A perfect pair, entwined for life, dvati are at once two

beings and a single creature, a single soul living in two
separate bodies.

Identical Twins
Twins being born is by no means an uncommon
occurrence, but sometimes they may have more in common
than just appearances. Dvati are born as identical twins
throughout the planes with a single identical soul shared
between them. The twins act like a single paired organism,
with two bodies and two minds acting with a single
purpose. Ancient folklore claims that dvati are born with
souls too large for one body, and therefore must house
them in two.
Dvati twins are skilled combatants, capable of
strategizing in unison, and versatile spellcasters, able to association that dvati share, but neither can dvati
conduct spells through one another. The benefits of having understand how it is to be alone.
two bodies, however, is certainly balanced by its risks.
Dvati twins cannot exist separately, and if one is killed or Dvati Names
injured, it endangers the lives of both. Dvati twins are born into normal human families, and are
therefore named as other humans. However, if a diviner
Birds of a Feather foretells the birth of dvati twins, it is often customary to
Dvati twins always travel together and tend to seek out give them similar, rhyming names, so that the twins can
other pairs of twins. When enough twins congregate, dvati feel more whole.
are known to form towns and villages of their own. These Male Dvati Twin Names: Amrod and Amras, Corin and
are tightly-knit communities, for close cooperation is Corvin, Giles and Files, Jovan and Joran, Landon and
second nature to dvati, who view their settlements as a London, Zane and Zost.
bastion of unity in an otherwise disconnected world. Female Dvati Twin Names: Bree and Ski, Cilia and
Hilia, Dora and Kora, Kara and Mera, Mello and
Cooperative Spirit Yellow, Tellia and Talia.
Working in perfect synchronicity is a dvati's usual state. As
such, these twins find the relative discord of other creatures Dvati Traits
to be confusing, or at worst, distressing. They often spin Dvati twins are wholly different to other humans, but tend
parables about ants, wolves, and other cooperative to have the following traits in common which each other.
creatures to illustrate how people should behave in Ability Score Increase. Two different ability score of
harmony to better themselves. Such stories usually fall on your choice increase by 1 and you gain proficiency in one
deaf ears, for most creatures cannot relate to the close skill of your choice.
 Age. Like other humans, dvati twins reach adulthood in dvati twin dies, the other twin quickly begins to
their late teens and live less than a century. Both twins deteriorate, and perishes 24 hours later if his partner does
usually pass away from old age on the same day. not return to life.
Alignment. Because of the dvati twins' dual nature, they Empathic Link. As long as both twins are on the same
are typically lawful in alignment, preferring to duel plane, they can empathetically sense the other's emotional
honorably or negotiate with their enemies on fair terms. state. Each twin knows when the other takes damage.
Size. Dvati twins are always exactly the same height and Additionally, though communication between the twins
build. Your twins are both Medium size. is not telepathic, it is highly nonverbal and intuitive. Dvati
Speed. Your base walking speed for a pair of dvati is 45 twins can communicate with half the words and twice the
feet, which is divided up among the twins each turn as you speed of other creatures, even in combat.
choose. Transference. If one of your dvati twins is affected by a
Twins. A 'single' dvati is a pair of creatures that share a curse or disease, or is blinded, deafened, paralyzed, or
single soul. They are inextricably linked, and can no more poisoned, and the other is not, you can use your action to
exist separately than a human can exist without his heart. In transfer that condition to the other twin.
spite of having two bodies, dvati twins perform as a single Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common
character, with the following differences: and one extra language of your choice.
Actions. Dvati twins have a single action, bonus action, and
reaction, between them, each of which can be taken only
once by one of the twins on your turn. If you take the
Dash, Disengage, Dodge, Help, Hide, Ready, or Search
actions, both twins perform the action and gain its
benefits.
Attacks. If you take the attack Action to attack with one
twin, the other twin can attack as a bonus action. You
don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the
bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative.
If you're able to make multiple attacks, you can divide
these attacks between the twins.
Hit Points. Dvati twins have separate hit points, which are
divided between them. At 1st level, each twin has the hit
points of a human of the same class. At higher levels,
each dvati twin's hit point maximum increases by your
Constitution modifier + half the class's Hit Die.
Your Hit Dice are also divided up amongst the dvati
twins. You choose how many of these dice each twin
receives when you take a long rest.
Spellcasting. A pair of dvati twins can only concentrate on
one spell at a time, however, only one of the twins needs
to concentrate on a spell to maintain it. When you cast a
spell which requires concentration, you choose which
twin is concentrating on it.
When casting a spell, either dvati can provide the spell
components, and the spell can originate from the twin of
your choice.
Magical Effects. If a spell or magical ability affects one
dvati twin, it affects them both, unless that spell or ability
affects hit points or if the two twins are further than 100
feet apart, in which case, it affects each twin separately.
Conditions. A condition, such as being poisoned or
grappled, affects only one twin, even if imposed by a
spell.
Death. When a dvati twin is reduced to 0 hit points and
begins to make death saving throws, its twin becomes
incapacitated, and able to move at only half speed. If a