Homebrew Gancanagh Species Details

Canganagh (Gahn-can-ah) are male forms of Fae, quite prone to flirting with the milkmaids and shepherdesses of the forests they live in. They are lazy in regards to anything that does not interest them, but they often get a good laugh from tricking drunk men into chasing after tavern maidens or noblewomen out of their league. Their aspirations to seduce do not, unfortunately, translate into good relationships. Even if one attempts to dedicate himself to another, it always turns sour as the Gancanagh becomes bored and goes to greater and greater extremes for entertainment. 

They are partial to more chaotic alignments, due to it being in their nature to follow entertainment rather than any sort of morality, though Gancanagh with noble motivations are not unheard of. As Fae, they also have a tendency toward treating religion with disdain. They are medium creatures, relatives of leprechauns, said to have invisible wings that allow them the appearance of levitation. They carry about an unlit pipe, for no reason other than an attempt to look more "suave", or debonair; In fact, they hate the smell of smoke. However, if it is well ventilated, a Gancanagh enjoys sleeping next to a warm fire.  

Gancanagh Traits

Gancanagh are a male-exclusive form of fae from Irish and Scottish folklore. Their known traits are passed down through word of mouth and fairytales.

Appearance

The Gancanagh are incredibly enthralling in their beauty. They take good care of their hair, often keeping it long and natural. It is red, brown, or black, though blonde ones are sometimes seen. They are small, though proportional, and average 2 feet tall

Hover

Gancanagh are said to have invisible wings that allow them a well-known trait of a faerie-- flying. However, this is limited to a maximum of five feet above the ground at any given time. Their speed of hovering/flying is slightly above their walk speed, at 30 feet per round. 

Darkvision

Gancanagh, unlike the creatures they are often compared to (Incubi) are not solely nocturnal. However, they do spend much of their time in dark forests and as such have developed a limited form of darkvision. It has a range of 20 feet, in shades of blue.

Hypnotic beauty

The looks of Gancanagh produces an affect similar to Charm Person, though it can only be used twice per long rest

Look but don't touch

Though Gancanagh enjoy a short nap or night of passion by a roaring fire, they best make sure to not to touch it. They, as fae, are weak to the smoldering and smothering heat of fire.

Size increase

It would be rather hard to woo most races if they remained their natural small stature. As such, Gancanagh may grow to an average humanoid size (5 foot 4 inches, to 6 foot 6 inches), with the sudden growth being momentarily obscured by a cloud of mist. This lasts for a period of five hours, and can be used once per long rest. After such, or if they are some way incapacitated, they revert to their normal height. 

Enthralling touch

As an action, a Gancanagh may expend one of its charges of Enthralling Touch to secrete toxin from its palms, and attempt to make contact with another creature (Using a DEX 10 roll). When this toxin comes into contact with a creature during battle, the creature must make a CON 10 saving throw, or be enthralled for ten rounds. Being enthralled causes the creature to use its action fighting on the side of the Gancanagh, even using itself to protect him. Once this affect ends, the creature has no memory of being enthralled. If the Gancanagh has harmed this creature before the save is made, the save is made with advantage.

The number of charges changes based on level, as follows: 

1st– 1 charge
5th– 2 charges
8th– 3 charges
12th– 4 charges
20th– 5 charges

Expended charges are refilled after a long rest

Ability Score Increase

Gancanagh have a +2 bonus in Charisma, and +1 in Intelligence 
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