Homebrew Mothfolk Species Details

In the heart of an ancient forest lies the Moonlit Glade, a place where magic thrives and the veil between the Material Plane and the Feywild is thin. Here, the moon's rays touch the ground, creating an ethereal silver glow that bathes the forest floor. It is in this mystical glade that the Mothfolk were born.

Origins

According to legend, the Mothfolk were created when a powerful archfey known as the Moonlit Monarch saw the beauty and grace of the moths that danced in the silver moonlight. Captivated by their elegance, the Moonlit Monarch breathed life into these creatures, imbuing them with sentience and humanoid form. Thus, the Mothfolk were born, forever bound to the magic of the glade and the ever-changing moon above.

Society and Culture

The Mothfolk are a deeply spiritual people who revere nature and are guided by the wisdom of their ancestors. Living in harmony with the forest, they build their homes high in the trees, using natural materials that blend seamlessly with their surroundings. They have a strong connection to the Feywild and often form alliances with fey creatures such as sprites, dryads, and pixies.

Mothfolk society is organized around lunar cycles, and they hold various ceremonies and rituals to honor the different phases of the moon. The most important of these is the Moonlit Gathering, a festival that takes place during the full moon, where Mothfolk from different clans come together to celebrate their unity, share stories, and renew their connection to the Moonlit Monarch.

Adventurers and Relations with Other Races

Mothfolk adventurers are driven by curiosity, a desire to protect their home, or a yearning to explore the world beyond the Moonlit Glade. They are skilled scouts, trackers, and hunters, often serving as guides for travelers who venture into their ancient forest. Mothfolk are generally friendly and peaceful, seeking to establish positive relationships with other races. They are particularly close to Elves, Gnomes, and other fey-touched races, who share their love of nature and magic. However, they are cautious around those who threaten the balance of the natural world, often coming into conflict with forces that seek to exploit or destroy their sacred forest home.

 

Ability Score Increases

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan

Creature Type

Humanoid

Life Span

Being imbued with magic from the Feywild ,the Mothfolk share in the long life span of the elves. 

Height and Weight

Typically slightly smaller than the average ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world.

Mothfolk Traits

All the powers of a Moth!

Moth wings

You have large, delicate wings that allow you to fly. As long as you are not wearing heavy armor, you can fly at a speed of 30 feet. You cannot ascend higher than 10 feet off the ground and can hover.

Moonlight affinity

Under the light of the moon or other dim light conditions, you gain a +1 bonus to all Dexterity and Charisma ability checks and saving throws.

Nocturnal Adaptation

You have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet.

Dust of the Moth

You have a natural defense mechanism in the form of scales covering your wings. As a reaction when you are attacked, you can release a cloud of shimmering dust in a 10-foot radius around you. Creatures within the area must make a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or be blinded until the end of their next turn. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Bioluminescence

As a bonus action, you can cause the patterns on your wings to emit a soft glow. This light illuminates a 10-foot radius with dim light. You can extinguish the light as a bonus action.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 ft.