[3.5] Illumians

[Thurbane]

I've just recently decided to re-read Races of Destiny, and I now have renewed interest in Illumians as PCs/NPCs.

Anyone have much experience with them? Any tip, tricks or traps to watch out for?

In particular, as an NPC/DMPC for an upcoming EtCR game, I was contemplating a 6th level Illumian Warmage, with the Bane Magic (Undead) feat...I think one of their sigils would let him cast at +2 CL?

[FMArthur]

Just don't expect the players to take illumians seriously. It is probably one of the most ridiculous (and ridiculous-looking) concepts for a race.

[Madmal]

i have some interest on them, but i feel they need to get more racial abilities, that synergize more with the last published classes (like Binder, Crusader, Totemist, etc.)

[UserClone]

Just don't expect the players to take illumians seriously. It is probably one of the most ridiculous (and ridiculous-looking) concepts for a race.

By the way, they aren't that new, either. They are a throwback to the Dabus of Sigil fame. Play Planescape: Torment, a 2E PC game in which they feature briefly.

[ChaosDefender24]

They're a very specialized race, tying into the whole "versatility" thing by favoring multi-class builds. I don't actually own Races of Destiny so I'm AFB, but I know among other things that there's a sigil combination that lets you use strength or dexterity as your bonus spells determination - it's gish heaven

[Quirinus_Obsidian]

I thought they are best designed for multiclass spellcasters. Most of the sigils are designed to help multiclassed spellcasters. Not a bad thing per se, but rather limited in scope.

[Thurbane]

Just don't expect the players to take illumians seriously. It is probably one of the most ridiculous (and ridiculous-looking) concepts for a race.
Well, that's true, but if they conceal their sigils, they just look like a tall, lean, usually bald, human...