Homebrew Faerie Species Details

Faeries are mostly known for their smaller winged forms, known to most as their pixie form. However all faeries possess the ability to transform into a larger giant form growing about a foot for each inch tall they are in their pixie form. In giant form they are even lighter than elves ranging from 90 to 135 lbs. As a pixie, they are almost weightless to the point where it is nearly impossible to measure or compare the weights of faeries in their pixie form, with the exception of the rock heavy Oread and the feather light Aetheril. Their overall build is heavily dependent upon the elemental affinity of the fairy, but usually they are skinny and lean.

Faeries skin tones and hair color can be as dark or light as that of a human, but it is always a hue of their elemental color at varying degrees. For instance a water faerie could have bright blue skin, or almost white to the point that you could only notice its blue coloration in certain lighting. All faeries glow in varying degrees when they are in pixie form as well as their giant form, although it is usually very slight as a giant. A fairy’s clothing always displays an affiliation with their element by means of color, motifs, symbols, and/or accessories.

Faeries don't age, they are created as they always will look. They have no body or facial hair, with the exception of the Oread. They are living embodiments of the forces of nature and are not held by the same boundries of longevity like most. Thus faeries have the potential to live eternaly, however most actually chose not to, returning back to nature in a variety of ways. Floran often become plants, water fairies may rejoin the rivers from which they were born, there really is no single way in which it is done. Some fairies become faeries again , after thousands of years of slumber in another form. They may not, however, return looking the same,

Faeries are not born from two parents like other creatures, they simply come in to existence, fully formed in an instant after an agreement between a fairy and pixie.
A faerie awakens withing a blossoming flower. As water rushes over the edge of a cliff a fey spirit emerges from the falling brook. Children dance around a fire in celebration of midsummers and a spritely creature dances within the flames. All faeries come into existence in their own way.

Because of their near-eternal lifespans, faeries have many secrets that they have collected over the years such as historical events, scandals, deeds of good and evil. However it is very difficult to get these secrets from faeries, they often times must be tricked into doing so, or if they grow a deep bond with someone, they may reveal some occasionally. Faeries are curious creatures and obsess over finding out more about anything that strikes their fancy, playing with a child in a family they have watched for years, exploring the streets of a town at night, or exploring the depths of the darkest caves.

The fae are hard to befriend, they often times don't realize the limits placed upon mortals, and as such are often reckless and carefree. It takes time to form a *real* bond with a faerie. These fey spirits joke about everything, and it can be difficult to deal with them at first, but once you get past the trickery and actually start to play along is what will form a true friendship. However, taking the time to do so is worth all the effort as they are driven by loyalty to those they care about.

Faerie villages reside in places of natural beauty, building villages with whatever they can find around them in hidden groves and enclaves. Common faerie activities include watching over animal and plants, playing tricks, and gathering resources such as nuts and twigs. Fairies are masters of enchantments, creating magical items of legend.

It is seldom known to see a faerie far from its village, with the exception of those to chose to explore the world as adventurers, but even those are rare

Most faeries are not made to brave the outside world, most would much rather stay at home and attend their daily duties. But for those who do decide to leave it is because of one of two reasons, either their homeland is in danger, or they feel that they have nothing better to do. A faerie may wander into a nearby village to cause some mischief, leading them to a local tavern with a band of adventurers. Should the faerie become interested it may join up with them, and assist them on their adventure.

Faerie Names
Faeries have a unique naming system, they have two names like most humanoids. What set the names of these fae sprits is the way in which they receive their names. The first name that a faerie receives is their  *fae* name, which is given based off of how the faerie was born (Ex: a faerie born out of a flower in the morning could take the name of Morningblossom). The second name a faerie receives is its **common** name, usually given to the faerie by the first non-fairy humanoid it befriends. Ironicly, though they receive their common name last, they use it as their first name. Faerie common names are usually names of the name giver's race (if an elf gives the name, it is probably an elf name), however this isn't necessarily always the case.

Fairy Traits
As a fairy your character is blessed with special attributes, that set it apart from other creatures

Age - Fairies age very slowly, if at all. They are created fully formed, physically and mentally, taking on the appearance of a beautiful human of the age of 10 to 30 with pointed ears.

Alignment - Faeries are as wild like the elements of nature they were created from, but also know that nature has rules that it follows. As such the fae are often neutral on the lawful-chaos spectrum, tho some do go to the ends of it sometimes. Protecting nature and its freedom is of utmost importance to fairies, much like other fey, and they are more often good than not.

Size - In pixie form faeries sizes ranging from 3 to 5 inches in pixie form. In giant form they are 12 times this size, going from 3 to 5 inches to 3 to 5 feet tall. Your size is tiny as a pixie and medium as a giant.

Speed - Your base walking speed is 20 feet, and your base flying speed is 35 feet.

Transformation - Faeries have the ability to change between their pixie and giant forms at will, with use of an action. Both forms have their pros and cons however

Pixie form is the most well known form. Pixies have the ability to fly and are able to dash through the air the same as when walking in giant form. This ability makes faeries extremely mobile, but it has its cons as well. When in pixie form, faeries are unable to use any attacks, or spells due to their small size. Flying vertically counts as difficult terrain.

In giant form faeries are able to use their normal attacks and spells as any other humanoid can, but *lack* the capability to fly.

Fey Creature - You have advantage against being charmed, and can't be put to sleep by magic.

Languages - You can speak, read, and write common and sylvan. Sylvan is an old language, being the root of elvish. The language is most commonly known for being used in spell incantations, and it is said that one can become entranced by its beauty and fluidity.

Subrace - All faeries are created with a connection the a particular aspect of the natural world, changing their appearance and abilities to mimic said element's qualities. These elements create various subraces.

Faerie Traits

As a faerie your character is blessed with special attributes, that set it apart from other creatures

Fey Ancestry

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

Transformation

Pixie form is the most well known form. Pixies have the ability to fly and are able to dash through the air the same as when walking in giant form. This ability makes fairies extremely mobile, but it has its cons as well. When in pixie form, fairies are unable to use any attacks, or spells due to their small size. Flying vertically counts as difficult terrain.

In giant form fairies are able to use their normal attacks and spells as any other humanoid can, but *lack* the capability to fly. Combining their flight and walking speed.

Faerie fire

Call upon your fae blood and create a ball of Faerie fire which acts as a light and debuffs enemies in range.