Homebrew Spirit Fox Species Details
Spirit foxes are unique animals that have a heavy connection to nature, much like fey. They are believed to be spirit ancestors of regular foxes which exist parallel that of their mundane cousins in the modern day. There is a belief that spirit foxes were once ordinary foxes that had gained magical powers through longevity, much like animals in the east. Other people speculate that maybe these foxes are actually apparitions of the deceased animals that returned from the beyond with a newly gained affinity for magic. Popular sensational stories say human experimentation by a group of mages got the spellcasters trapped in the bodies of foxes forever, with their memories wiped. Left to their devices and remaining magic, they lived as anthropomorphized foxes.
Humans have often historically steered clear of these stereotypical tricksters. They are known to lead humans astray in the woods they inhabit and can often cast illusions to change shape or conceal paths. However, they are also known to be benevolent bringers of fertile harvests if respected. Thus, they have quite an odd relationship with other races.
Spirit Fox Traits
Foxes that practice magic
Ability score increase Your wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. Spirit foxes live around 200 years, reaching maturity by 14.
Alignment. Spirit Foxes are rarely lawful as they usually travellers and are usually chaotic.
Size. Spirit foxes are a bit short, even on hind legs. Your size is Medium - Small.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a burrowing speed of 15 feet.
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 can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Fox Magic. You know spells to play tricks on the best of them, being able to get people lost and joke around. You know the minor illusion cantrip.
Fox's Lies. You know lies, how to tell and how to detect them. You are proficient in both the Insight and Deception skills.
Fox Wrath. People who cross a cat are scorned. It is the same logic, but much worse a consequence for those who cross you. As an action, you can force a creature within a range of 15 feet of you to make a charisma saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your wisdom modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a failed save, they are stunned until the end of their next turn. You cannot use this trait again until you finish a long rest
Traveler's Hobby. On the road, one sings or plays to entertain. You are proficient in one musical instrument or gaming set of your choice.
Languages. As a traveler, you can speak, read and write in Common and one other language of your choice.
Spirit Fox Traits
Foxes that practice magicDarkVision
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.
Fox Magic
You know spells to play tricks on the best of them, being able to get people lost and joke around. You know the minor illusion cantrip.
Fox's Lies
You know lies, how to tell and how to detect them. You are proficient in both the Insight and Deception skills.
Fox Wrath
People who cross a cat are scorned. It is the same logic, but much worse a consequence for those who cross you. As an action, you can force a creature within a range of 15 feet of you to make a Charisma saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your Wisdom modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a failed save, they are stunned until the end of their next turn. You cannot use this trait again until you finish a long rest
Traveler's Hobby
On the road, one sings or plays to entertain. You are proficient in one musical instrument or gaming set of your choice.
Languages
As a traveler, you can speak, read and write in Common and one other language of your choice.