Homebrew Fawn Species Details

Fawns are a wild and curious folk with Feywild magic running in their veins. Their lineage is a blessing granted by the Eladrian.

Fey Bloodline

Fawns are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest possible sense, they still look human. However, their fey heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Fawns have large horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling horns like a ram, some have antlers like deer or elk. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are much like a human's, but with an unending variety of colors. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include pastels of green, lavender, pink, and blue. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, can come in a variety of colors.

Self-Reliant and Curious

Fawns subsist in small minorities found mostly in human cities or towns, where they grow up to be scouts and adventurers. Sometimes they live among other minority populations in enclaves where they are treated with more respect.

Lacking a homeland, fawns know that they have to make their own way in the world. They are always interested in the events around them. When a fawn’s companions demonstrate that they trust him or her, the fawn learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a fawn gives someone loyalty, the fawn is a firm friend or ally for life.

Fawn Names

Fawn names fall into three broad categories. Fawns born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Elvish language, passed down through generations, that reflect their fey heritage. And some younger fawns, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.

Male Sylvan Names: Ailo, Aramier, Aust, Ceril, Erelan, Ivelen, Peren, Raulin, Theilis, Theron

Female Sylvan Names: Adri, Alia, Anastasia, Ceyla, Enna, Felia, Illia, Keyleth, Lia, Naivara, Saria, Selial, Thia, Vela

“Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary

MUTUAL FASCINATION

People tend to be fascinated by fawns, curious of the Feywild and its inhabitants. The reality, though, is that a fawn’s bloodline doesn’t affect his or her personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with constant interest does leave its mark on most fawns, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the chaotic stereotype, but others are virtuous. Most are simply very aware of how people respond to them. After dealing with this fascination throughout youth, a fawn often develops the ability to overcome prejudice through charm or intimidation.

Fawn Traits

Fawns share certain racial traits as a result of their fey descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Fawns mature at the same rate as humans but live into their second century.

Alignment

Fawns have an innate tendency toward chaotic alignments, though they aren't necessarily evil or good.

Size

Fawns are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Sylvan Resistance

You have resistance to poison damage.

Feywild's Legacy

You know the druidcraft cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the moonbeam spell as a 3rd-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 daylight spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

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