Homebrew Fiddlesticks Species Details

Fiddlesticks are not alive. They are large scarecrows with broken leather and iron bars. They stay out on the farm for years and the crows eat the crops. Fiddlesticks' like birds and only leave their place when no farmer comes on to the land where the fiddlesticks watches over as a scarecrow. They are very happy to work for people and despite their appearances they are fragile souls and live peacefully. Most never harm anything despite a shard of the spirit of death in their souls. They grief over death and fear large fiery creatures. Most live for about 50 years.

 

Fiddlesticks Traits

It’s easy to determine a fiddlesticks and the personality, so simple in nature. A lantern with 15 by 15 ft brightness. Darkvision. 3 arms. When beginning combat all enemy creatures must roll a wisdom save DC 15 or are frightened for the next hour. +2 intelligence +1 dexterity

Ability Score Increase

Your intelligence increases by 2 and your dexterity ability score increase by 2.

Age

Fiddlesticks reach adulthood in their late twenties and live less than 60 years.

Size

Slightly larger than humans at an average of 7ft tall.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Languages

You speak human and draconic. It was obvious.

Tap into fears

When rolling initiative all enemy creatures must roll a wisdom saving throw. DC 15 or be frightened for 1 hour.

Lantern.

A fiddlesticks has 1 extra arm that always holds a lantern. The lantern never stops burning and has a 35 by 35ft area of light