Homebrew Felintaur Species Details

”Felis Equus - Otherwise known as the Felintaur. They are intriguing creatures that seem to inherit features from both of their direct bloodlines, making for swift hunters and loyal allies.” - Heiu Haisely Hawk

 

 

 

Felis Feywalkers

Akin to their somewhat distant Centaur ancestors, the Felintaur are descendants of the Feywilds. Their trace dates back to the Cat Lord himself, as being seen as one of his prized creations. Wishing to craft the perfect hybrid of both cat and human. While in his studies, the Animal Lord himself discovered a soft spot for the Feywilds in particular. Finding fondness in its magic nature and unique properties, granting him inspiration to house his creation there. Dispensing the very first of his children he deemed the "Felintaur" into this intriguing plane of existence, watching his creation blossom and grow under the Plane of the Faerie. Adapting rather swiftly to its native customs. Rumors state that the Cat Lord still watches over his spawn to this day, ensuring his children live prosperous lives.

Righteous Rankings

The feline hybrids have a somewhat unique naming scheme which differentiates depending on their pride or location. While all Felintaur each have a standard independent identity, such as the typical "Mavis" or "Tybalt", their pride dictates their ranking classification that precedes their typical name. For example, a common Felintaur name may go by "Captain Mavis" if their pride has more traditional rankings, or another may go "Starwalker Tybalt" if their pride values more exotic ranks. It is not uncommon for Felintaur to ascend (or even descend) various rankings. They view these as honorary medals that they wear proudly.

Legendary Leaders

Even while having a non-traditional build, Felintaur are often highly respected by those that recognize their swiftness to action and dedication to any cause they set their minds to. Some are able to raise the spirits of even the lowest of folk into that of passionate individuals. It is not uncommon to see a Felintaur leading groups, even those that have very little Felintaur in general to its squadron. Regardless of the direct experience with these felines, many can concur that you do not wish to be on the opposing side of these relentless fey.

Protective Pack

While most consider family to be important and wish nothing less than the best for them, Felintaur take this practice a step further than most. They establish close knit bonds to very select fortunate individuals, earning a fiercely loyal feline that will dedicate their all to ensuring that little to no harm comes to those that they sought out to protect. Not only that, but they tend to carry this bond into future generations. Rumors claiming that a Felintaur never forgets any deed that is done to them, both good or bad. While this makes them incredible allies, this also makes them intimidating foes if you encounter their negative aspect of bonds.

Historic Heroes

While any Felintaur are not locked and limited to their history or ancestors, it is often noted that most of these quadrupedal creatures often seek glory and value respect over all else. While they enjoy leading those into victory through hardships, they enjoy standard hunts and maintain more lawful aligned personalities more than anything else. Often following a moral code of conduct, or that of a standard set of laws. Leaving beyond a legacy long after they pass of their historic actions and deeds, making them respectable creatures.

Creating Your Character

Ability Score Increase

Felintaur are apex predators that adapt to their environment and succeed across various categories depending on what is needed of them to capture their prey.

Due to this, you may increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.

Languages

The Cat Lord smiles upon the Felintaur as they do with Leonin and Tabaxi, gifting them his blessing if they so desire to embrace it over their native Feywild home.

Due to this, you can speak, read, and write in Common and either Sylvan or Leonin, you choose when you select this race.

Creature Type

Felintaur are children of the Feywilds. As a result, you are a Fey.

Life Span

In comparison to humans, Felintaur have a shorter lifespan average of up to 60 years. As such, they also mature at a faster rate of around the age of 15 years. 

Height and Weight

Felintaur tend to be stocky and formidable, their quadrupedal form granting them a fairly large frame. As such, they are 7 feet tall on average, making them Medium sized. They also tend to weigh around 200 to 300 pounds. 

Felintaur Traits

As a felintaur, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Fey.

Size

You are a size Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 40 ft.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Cat’s Claws

You can use your claws to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Feline Build

You are built to be the apex predator, making you the perfect hunter to stalk and capture your prey.

As such, you gain the following benefits.

- You count as one size larger when attempting a grapple against other creatures.
- If you move at least 20 feet straight with a running head start, you can long jump up to an additional 10 feet.
- You can add an additional 2 feet to your high jump distance.

In addition, any climb that requires hands and feet is especially difficult for you because of your hybrid form. When you make such a climb, each foot of movement costs you 2 extra feet instead of the normal 1 extra foot.

Predatory Pursuit

When you and your allies are hot on the trail of your prey, you ensure they cannot escape.

As a Bonus Action, you release an empowering battle cry. All friendly creatures that can hear you within 15 fear of you gain a bonus of five times your proficiency bonus to their speed and temporary hit points equal to three times your proficiency bonus until the end of your next turn.

You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.