Homebrew Lepidoptera (Moth Folk) Species Details

Skilled magic users and proud artisans the lepidoptera are a highly spiritual race of moth like humanoids born from the magical energy that runs rampant throughout the feywild.  Kind hearted and open minded they don't hesitate to accept newcomers and don't mind mingling and trading with those around them, though they often keep their elegantly constructed cities and colonies far out of the reach of others by building them in greatly elevated locations such as the upper limbs of massive trees or across the roofs of expansive caverns. Being a generally secluded race they have a certain mysticism about them as they constantly scour the realms for lost secrets and knowledge. Though a peaceful and generous race the lepidoptera often don't involve themselves in the quarrels or politics of other species outside of the exchange of only the most necessary goods and whatever knowledge they could gain. Preferring to remain neutral and focus on the advancement and perfection of their own selves, though when it comes to the wellbeing of their own people they're quick to put their skills to use in the utter extermination of what ever it may be that threatens their colony if diplomatic means of negotiation fail. Despite the outwardly gentle and loving appearance the lepidoptera are not to be underestimated when it comes to their magical prowess or the ferocity which they'll fight to preserve their colonies and the secrets held within.

Physical Description

Elegant and lithe, lepidoptera people heavily resemble moths, yet stand tall and proud in the face of adversity with open and welcoming arms. The mesmerizing variety of colors and patterns of their soft fur make for an entrancing and gentle appearance. Though they have a stunning beauty to them they still heavily resemble moths, with colorful wings covered in flattened scale-like hairs and short but bulky abdomens hanging from just above their waist. They even have four arms in comparison to many other humanoid races. Their heads possess large compound eyes and large antennae, along with a proboscis that makes eating solid foods and speaking exceptionally difficult. Thankfully their natural connection to magic allows them to utilize telepathic means of communication.

Lepidoptera (Moth Folk) Traits

An enlightened race of moth and butterfly like humanoids with a natural connection to magic.

Ability Score Increase

Your wisdom increases by 2 and your intelligence by 2.

Age

Lepidoptera remain as a rather sizeable caterpillar for the first couple years of their lives before they pupate and develop in to a full grown lepidoptera after roughly 2 years. Thanks to their natural connection to magic they can live up to 200 years old and in some rare cases even longer than that.

Alignment

The lepidoptera are a quite enlightened species, embracing others and freely accepting those that hold no evil intentions. They often are good or neutral, tending more towards the lawful side of things.

Size

Moth folk have a wide range of heights and sizes any where from 5 to 7 feet tall and can weigh in from 100 to 200 pounds.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 30 feet. To use this speed you can't be wearing heavy armor.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Sylvan, and one other language.

Darkvision

Accustomed to the darkness and with advanced eyes you have better darkvision that most. 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 can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. 

Multiple Limbs

You have an additional set of smaller arms. You may interact with an additional object or feature of the environment for free during your turn. You can carry an additional one-handed weapon using each of these extra arms, and you cannot use the versatile property of weapons carried in these extra arms. You cannot use these extra arms to initiate grapples or wear shields. These hands can be used for other tasks, such as opening doors, carrying torches, using tools, or performing the somatic components of spells, without difficulty when they are not holding weapons

Mind Link

You can speak telepathically to any creature you can see within 60 feet of you. You don’t need to share a language with the creature for it to understand your telepathic messages, but the creature must be able to understand at least one language or be telepathic itself.

As a bonus action when you’re speaking telepathically to a creature, you can give that creature the ability to speak telepathically to you until the start of your next turn. To use this ability, the creature must be within 60 feet of you and be able to see you

Magic Resistance

You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magically Sustained

Your natural connection to magic sustains you in various ways.

• You only have to rest for 4 hours to gain the benefits of a long rest.
• You require no food or water.
• The effects of old age only take hold towards the far end of your lifespan.