Homebrew Fey-Folk Species Details

Fey Folk refers to many different and unique types of fey, however the term is also generally used for and by the small sized more organized faeries who have a pendant for adventuring. They do this both for the fun of it, as they are essentially immortal, but also because they are trying to establish friendly ties with the outside world for their own forest's protection. 

Their appearance varies greatly, but usually they appear as small elves with insect wings. Their wings are sought out as it is said to be able to extend a person's life. However, despite their small physical strength, they are savants of magic. And many a would be Fey Folk hunter has met his end in a quite gruesome way. Those who befriend they Fey Folk however, often gains everlasting and endearing friends.

Magic Savants

Fey Folk don't usually gain their magical prowess by studying magic, but rather due to their unique nature. They have a knack for restoration spells, but can be equally deadly with Arcane magic. One of their unique powers however, is the ability to mentally move a magic weapon around, allowing them to bypass their small size disadvantage, and delivering powerful magical attacks through them. 

Protectors of the Forest

Fey Folk are a kind and gentle people, often emphatic to others. However, while many start of as naive, most eventually learn that the outside world is not as kind as they are. And once you push a Fey Folk over the edge, no matter how hard that can be, they can be quite cruel and vicious when it comes to striking back or defending their sacred forests. Many would be human conqueror of their domains has died in a most horrid manner, which was done to send a message. More often then not this works, and many as such take a wide rout around the Faerie their magical forests. 

Devoted allies

By nature the Fey Folk are good aligned, though some have been known to attack humans after experiencing a mistreatment at their hands. Those who befriend them however will find no better friend, and devoted ally. Though if they find out that they have been abusing their kindness in any way, they will strike back just as hard. This can range from playing tricks on them, to cursing them with horrid sicknesses and great misfortune. 

Even though they are generous, they will still ask for a equal share, and it is strongly advised to return their kindness. However, they are often also willing to pick up jobs that offer less reward, as long as they can help people. They have a love for trade, as they feel the best when they can benefit in a way that also benefits others. As such many are tended towards free trade and capitalism, despite their go happy nature. 

Fey-Folk Traits

Fey Folk is a common name for different types of Faries, though it often refers to the small sized and more organized types who tend to wander the outside world as adventurers

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score is increased by 2, and you gain a +1 on a Mental ability score of your choice (Int, Wis, Cha)

Age

The age at which Fey Folk mature varies, but they all have in common that they don't die from age. Generally they keep appearing young throughout the ages.

Alignment

Most Fey Folk are good aligned, and although they prefer to live carefree lives, they will often band together against greater threats. Nevertheless many Fey are tended towards being Chaotic, even if they also share a strong sense of responsibility to their magical forest homes.

Size

Fey folk their size varies, but generally their size is small. 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep. 

Magic Savants

Fey Folk are famous for their powerful Magic, especially their Restoration spells. You know the Druidcraft cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Faerie fire spell (but which does not affect allies) as a 1st-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Healing Spirit spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Your spellcasting ability for these spells is your chosen Mental ability score. 

Children of the Fey Realms

You have proficiency in the Nature skill

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.