Draw Steel ancestry
Revenant
Revenant is an ancestry in Draw Steel: Undead beings who have returned from death with unfinished purpose.
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Key facts
- Speed
- 5
- Size
- Medium (1M)
- Traits
- Undead Nature, Deathless Resolve, Former Life
Overview
Revenants are beings who have died and returned, driven by unfinished business, divine mandate, or sheer force of will. They retain their memories and personality from life but exist in an undead state. Some Revenants embrace their condition; others desperately seek a way to live again. Revenant characters bring a unique narrative hook and mechanical resilience to the party. Their undead nature grants them resistances and immunities that living characters lack, while their connection to death provides abilities that other ancestries cannot access. Playing a Revenant means grappling with questions of identity, purpose, and what it means to be alive.
Tips and playstyle
Best Classes: Null (death's resistance to the supernatural), Shadow (ghostly assassin), Conduit (divine instrument returned from death), Fury (rage beyond death). Character Concepts: Vengeful returned, divine instrument, ghostly protector, death-touched detective, reluctant undead, soul seeking redemption. Why Choose Revenant: If you want a character with a powerful personal story built into their ancestry. The undead nature provides unique mechanics, and the question of why you returned and what drives you creates compelling drama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Revenants rot or look dead?
It varies. Some Revenants show obvious signs of death (pallid skin, visible wounds, eerie presence), while others look almost alive but with subtle wrongness (too still, no breath, cold skin). You decide how your undead nature manifests.
Can Revenants be healed normally?
Most healing works on Revenants, though some effects that specifically target living creatures may not apply. Check with your Director on specifics. Generally, Conduit healing and recovery spending work normally.