Homebrew Dark Fae Species Details
Dark Fae are a race of malevolent and cunning beings that dwell in the shadows, using their otherworldly powers to manipulate and corrupt those who cross their paths. They are creatures of the night, preferring to avoid the light of day and reveling in the eerie silence of the nocturnal world.
Legend has it that the Dark Fae were once a proud and noble race, living in harmony with the natural world and revered by mortals for their beauty and grace. However, over time, their arrogance and lust for power grew, and they began to engage in darker and more sinister practices, such as blood magic and necromancy.
As the Dark Fae embraced their darker impulses, they began to develop a number of supernatural abilities, including the power to manipulate shadows and darkness, and the ability to corrupt the minds and souls of others. These powers allowed them to prey upon mortals with impunity, using their charm and guile to ensnare unwary travelers and lead them into darkness.
Despite their malevolent nature, some Dark Fae have been known to form alliances with mortals, typically for their own gain. These alliances are rarely stable, however, and are often characterized by betrayal and treachery.
Dark Fae society is highly hierarchical, with powerful leaders known as Shadowlords ruling over their lesser kin. These Shadowlords are typically the most cunning and ruthless of their kind, and are feared and respected by even the most powerful of mortals.
Overall, the Dark Fae are a dangerous and unpredictable race, capable of both great beauty and terrible cruelty. Those who encounter them should tread carefully, lest they fall under the spell of these dark and malevolent beings.
Dark Fae Traits
The dark fae have many abilities, like these:Ability Score Increase
Your ability scores each increase by 1.
Age
Dark Fae mature at the same rate as humans, but they live much longer, up to 500 years.
Size
Dark Fae are similar in size to humans, ranging from 4 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet, but you have a fly speed of 25 feet.
Alignment
Dark Fae tend towards chaotic alignments, with a strong inclination towards evil due to their malevolent and cunning nature.
Darkvision
Accustomed to life in the shadows, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
Shadow Stealth
You are proficient in the Stealth skill. In addition, you can take the Hide action as a bonus action when you are in dim light or darkness.
Fae Magic
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast the invisibility spell once per day. At 5th level, you can also cast the suggestion spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Corrupting Touch
As an action, you can touch a creature and attempt to corrupt its soul. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or become corrupted for 1 hour. A corrupted creature gains disadvantage on Wisdom and Charisma checks and saving throws, and its alignment shifts one step towards chaotic evil. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Humans typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orc curses, Elvish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.
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