Racial Description

Bound to Spirits: Every Kalashtar has a connection to a spirit of light, a bond shared by other members of their bloodline. Kalashtar appear Human, but their spiritual connection affects them in a variety of ways. Kalashtar have symmetrical, slightly angular features, and their eyes often glow when they are focused or expressing strong emotions. Kalashtar can't directly communicate with their Quori spirits. Rather, they might experience this relationship as a sense of instinct and inspiration, drawing on the memories of the spirit when they dream. This connection grants Kalashtar minor psionic abilities, as well as protection from psychic attacks. All of these Quori dream-spirits are virtuous, but some are warriors and others are more contemplative. Typically, a Kalashtar knows the name and nature of their spirit, but some may know nothing of their spirit or the source of their psychic gifts, such as an orphan Kalashtar raised among strangers.   Hunted by Nightmares: The virtuous spirits tied to the Kalashtar fled from the Ethereal Plane to escape evil spirits that dominate it. The rebel Quori believe that through meditation and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Ethereal Plane, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most Kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the dark powers of Ethereal Plane have their own plans for mortal world. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters manipulate the people to eliminate Kalashtar whenever possible. Many Kalashtar defend themselves from the Dreaming Dark by focusing on devotion to the Path of Light. Others, though, seek out the agents of the Dreaming Dark and oppose their plans, or protect the innocent however they can. Still other Kalashtar grow up isolated, knowing nothing about Ethereal Plane or the Dreaming Dark. Such orphans might use their abilities for personal gain or otherwise act against the virtuous instincts of their Quori spirits; this can cause internal conflicts and violent mood swings.   Kalashtar Names: A Kalashtar name adds a personal prefix to the name of the Quori spirit within the Kalashtar. Such names have no relation to the Kalashtar's gender. Kalashtar orphans are unlikely to know the name of their spirit and take names from another source.