You are a courtier in the majestic court of a powerful archfey, such as Lord Cals, Cirrus the Jester, Dailili, Tettlebug Moonflower, or another archfey of your choice. You are often sent on missions of both high and low importance in accordance with the mercurial whims of your master.
note: this background uses stuff from: Into Wonderland by William Rotor
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument or artisanal tool.
- Languages: One of your choice of Bullywug, Draconic, Druidic, Elvish, Giant, Goblin, Kuo-Toa, Sylvan.
- Equipment: A musical instrument or artisanal tools/supplies (one of your choice), four sets of beautiful courtier's robes (one for each season), a token of your archfey such as a sprig of mistletoe or a shrunken skull, a common magic item of your choice, and a belt pouch containing 25 chocolate coins.
Fey Mark
You were transformed in some small way by your stay in the Feywild and gained a fey mark, determined by rolling on the Fey Mark table.
Fey Mark
| d8 | Fey Mark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Your eyes swirl with iridescent colors. |
| 2 | You have a sweet scent, like that of nectar or honey. |
| 3 | You have long whiskers like those of a cat. |
| 4 | Your ears are covered with soft tufts of fur. |
| 5 | Your skin sparkles in moonlight. |
| 6 | Flowers either bloom or wilt (your choice) in your presence. |
| 7 | Your hair is made of vines or brambles and grows back to normal length within 1 hour of being cut. |
| 8 | You have a tail like that of a dog or another animal. |
Feywild Visitor
Whenever you’re sound asleep or in a deep trance during a long rest, a spirit of the Feywild might pay you a visit, if the DM wishes it. Determine the spirit’s form by rolling on the Feywild Visitor table. No harm ever comes to you as a result of such visits, which can last for minutes or hours, and you remember each visit when you wake up. Conversations that occur with a visitor can contain any number of things, from messages and insights to nonsense and red herrings, at the DM’s discretion. Such conversations are always conducted in a language you can understand, even if the Feywild visitor can’t speak that language normally.
Feywild Visitor
| d8 | Visitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awakened creature (a Beast or an ordinary plant that has had the awaken spell cast on it) |
| 2 | Centaur |
| 3 | Dryad |
| 4 | Faerie dragon |
| 5 | Pixie |
| 6 | Satyr |
| 7 | Sprite |
| 8 | Unicorn |
Your mannerisms and knowledge of fey customs are recognized by natives of the Feywild, who see you as one of their own. Because of this, friendly Fey creatures are inclined to come to your aid if you are lost or need help in the Feywild.
As a courtier, you can obtain an audience directly with the archfey you serve. You will need to present a very compelling argument for why they should pay attention to you right now as opposed to anything else of interest in their realm. Your DM may decide that this background allows your party to start at a relationship of 1 with the archfey you serve.
Suggested Characteristics
These tables, while optional, are well suited to Feywild-themed adventures and are ideal for any character who has the feylost or Witchlight hand background.
Personality Trait
| D8 | Personality trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am utterly devoted to my master, who is perfect in every way. |
| 2 | The music I play captures the hearts of all who listen. |
| 3 | All the world's a stage, and I am but an actor on that stage. I say my lines, and I am done. |
| 4 | My mood changes dramatically depending on the season. |
| 5 | I am as carefree as the wind. |
| 6 | Only I know the true nature of the archfey. And they have secrets I shall never tell. |
| 7 | I AM VERY LOUD. |
| 8 | The world is so full of wonders. How could anyone settle on just one vocation their whole life? |
Ideal
| D6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chaos. The nature of the Feywild is to reject the laws that mankind imposes on it. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | EmotionalTruth. One must not tell lies. The Feywild will know. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Music. I hope to one day play a song so beautiful that the Weave itself sings along. (Good) |
| 4 | Love. You can't argue with how you feel. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Devotion. I have sworn myself to my archfey because I believe in their cause. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Trickery. The world needs pranksters as much as it needs lawyers and bankers and accountants. (Chaotic) |
Bond
| D6 | bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | This is by no means the first archfey for whom I am a courtier, and they will not be the last. |
| 2 | My instrument was carved by an ancient being and still bears a portion of its soul. |
| 3 | I have seven lovers in seven realms. May they never meet. |
| 4 | I believe that my archfey and I share a special relationship, deeper and truer than with other courtiers. |
| 5 | I was once a human on the Material Plane. Look how times have changed. |
| 6 | My six thousandth birthday was just last month. Or was it my seven thousandth? Who can keep track? |
Flaw
| D6 | flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm so rAnDoM! |
| 2 | Lend me your trust and you shall quickly regret it |
| 3 | I have little patience for things that do not bring me immediate joy. |
| 4 | There is none more glorious than my archfey, and I will burn to death without hesitation anyone who claims otherwise. |
| 5 | I can't take anything seriously. It's all just a big joke. |
| 6 | Responsibility is a four letter word. |
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am utterly devoted to my master, who is perfect in every way |
| 2 | The music I play captures the hearts of all who listen. |
| 3 | All the world's a stage, and I am but an actor on that stage. I say my lines, and I am done. |
| 4 | My mood changes dramatically depending on the season. |
| 5 | I am as carefree as the wind. |
| 6 | 6 Only I know the true nature of the archfey. And they have secrets I shall never tell. |
| 7 | I AM VERY LOUD. |
| 8 | The world is so full of wonders. How could anyone settle on just one vocation their whole life? |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chaos. The nature of the Feywild is to reject the laws that mankind imposes on it. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Emotional Truth. One must not tell lies. The Feywild will know. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Music. I hope to one day play a song so beautiful that the Weave itself sings along. (Good) |
| 4 | Love. You can't argue with how you feel. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Devotion. I have sworn myself to my archfey because I believe in their cause. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Trickery. The world needs pranksters as much as it needs lawyers and bankers and accountants. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | This is by no means the first archfey for whom I am a courtier, and they will not be the last. |
| 2 | My instrument was carved by an ancient being and still bears a portion of its soul. |
| 3 | I have seven lovers in seven realms. May they never meet. |
| 4 | I believe that my archfey and I share a special relationship, deeper and truer than with other courtiers. |
| 5 | I was once a human on the Material Plane. Look how times have changed. |
| 6 | My six thousandth birthday was just last month. Or was it my seven thousandth? Who can keep track? |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm so rAnDoM! |
| 2 | Lend me your trust and you shall quickly regret it. |
| 3 | I have little patience for things that do not bring me immediate joy. |
| 4 | There is none more glorious than my archfey, and I will burn to death without hesitation anyone who claims otherwise. |
| 5 | I can't take anything seriously. It's all just a big joke. |
| 6 | Responsibility is a four letter word. |
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