LE Draugr as a playable race?

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Not sure if lore friendly or even possible.

This is what I came up with in around 30 minutes.

 

Race name: Deadface/Deathface. Plural - Deadfaces/Deathfaces

 

Race type: Draugr

 

Appearance:

 

They look like all Draugr, some looking like Deathlord's or Wights. There are a few differences which set them apart.

1. Their eyes glow a bright color(chosen when creating character) during nighttime, while during daytime their eyes are literally pools of black and nothing can be seen, making it seem as if they HAVE no eyes, as if the area where eyes go leads to an endless abyss.

2. Their hands and feet and also their mouths constantly release low quantities of freezing gas(Looks like a smoky blue glow), not powerful enough to freeze anyone if they shake anyone's hand, but enough to make them want to get to a fire as soon as possible.

 

Race details:

 

It is unknown how exactly they come to be. The process cannot be recognized, all the people and the race themselves know is that some Draugr when they come to life come with a sentient consciousness, and can think, speak and do all activities as other races. While obviously no one likes their appearance, they are recognized to be powerful warriors proficient in all areas(though they also suffer slightly in each). They are especially on friendly terms with all magicians, regardless of race, as magicians are fascinated with this race and its origins and abilities.

Vampires loath Deadfaces, considering their very existence an insult to their undead vampire race.

 

Racial ability:

 

2 ideas here.

1. Ancestor's Instinct -

Either due to being an ancestor itself, or due to having strong connections to one, they are able to learn shouts very easily. Basically, whenever they learn a word of power, they are able to immediately locate another in the same shout(the location is added to map). For example, learning Fus immediately gives them the location of Roh.

 

2. Living Death -

 

Being practically superior to all undead(barring Vampires), they can instantly kill any non vampire undead race in their vicinity(several that is), barring powerful foes such as Deathlords, though these are at least heavily or partially damaged and staggered.

 

Proficiencies and weakness:

 

They are equally proficient in all areas, moreso than any other race, but also learn every ability much slower than other races. They also have an additional weakness with fire magic, which constantly drains their HP when using it.

 

My thoughts as to how it could be, can be done in a different way. My main suggestion is pretty much having Draugr as a playable race :V