Homebrew Mothkin Species Details
The Mothkin are a strange clan of human and moth hybrids. No one knows exactly how they came about (for purely physiological reasons), but they claim to have been created by the sun god Celios, whom they worship and offer sacrifices to. They are primarily a druidic race, with a few warrior types scattered among them. Above all, they share one goal: to spread the will and word of Celios. In appearance they are much like humans, except in a few areas: their fluffy antennae, their large compound eyes, their inability to speak most human languages (as they do not have true vocal cords), and most noticeably, their huge feathery wings. These they often wrap around themselves as a kind of cloak, even though they generally wear typical light clothes under their wings. The colorings and markings on these wings vary greatly from individual to individual, and in their language even their names are thought to come from these colors and patterns, though no one besides them is fluent in their tongue. Many mothkin do in fact know other languages, but must resort to writing messages to convey their thought as they cannot speak.
Mothkin Traits
Mothkin have these advantages and traits:Spectral Sight
As mothkins' eyes are compound like those of most insects, they are capable of seeing colors that most other races cannot—colors outside the usual visual spectrum. For some individuals, this trait is so strong that it allows them to see heat coming from an object based on the unique colors projected by surrounding objects.
Antenna Sense
Mothkin antennae are highly sensitive to temperature, humidity, surface texture, and nearby danger. This allows them to be able to tell things like whether or not they are alone, what the weather will be like in the next several hours, what a fabric is made of, or how many creatures are in a given area. Long antennae are seen by Mothkin as a sign of great wisdom, while particularly fluffy antennae are seen as a sign of great physical strength.
You have Advantage on Perception checks made to detect the presence of creatures within 30 feet, and a successful check also reveals their number. You know whether a storm will arrive within the next six hours, and the amount of time remaining until it begins. You know what a fabric is made of if you touch it with your antennae.
Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma and Wisdom scores each increase by 1.
Flight
Mothkin wings, while beauiful, are not merely for show. Their wings are massive, and can propel them through the air at high speeds, capable of easily outpacing even peak humans. You gain a flying speed of 30 feet.
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