Homebrew Feyborn Species Details
"There were the stories of a mysterious yet charming folk who have ties to more than their home plane, coming to the Material plane to spread their budding knowledge or bloom with experience. Of both Fey and Humanoid, they were hence given the title of Feyborn, as a remark of their mannerisms akin to Fey while looking like a hybrid of a Fey and a Humanoid. They have grown more in population, but despite the knowledge of their existence, some are able to blend in with those of the Material Plane."
Amongst the natives of the Feywilds, there exist among the Fey a race that shares a bond with the Feywilds and occasionally the Material Plane, born into the world by either two Fey or a Fey and a race originating from the Material Plane. Usually staying until they are at least an adult amongst the rest of the Fey in the Feywilds, some have the urge to explore outside of their home plane, seeking out experiences they might not have gotten during their time in the Feywilds.
A Gargantuan Spectrum
Due to various Fey and Humanoids falling in love with each, or more commonly a child being used as payment in deals between the two gone a different route, Feyborn are more physically diverse than most races. No Feyborn can look identical save for the rare twins and even rarer triplets. Due to this, they can stand from less than 1 foot to over 8 feet tall and weigh from 15 to 225 pounds depending on the parents. Feyborn skin shades range from nearly black to very pale, and no specfic hair color or signature hairstyle (curly, kinky, or straight); Males usually have little to no body hair, but a small portion of them can grow full, thick facial hair that might rival a dwarf's. A lot of Feyborn have a dash of non-Fey blood, revealing hints of elven, human, orcish, or other lineages. Feyborn reach adulthood in their late teens but can live for centuries, and look younger than they seem due to their Fey DNA.
Mysterious yet Charming
Feyborn are still a bit of a mystery due to their lack of common physical traits outside of those that are tall with insect wings, and some have the same tastes, morals and customs as their Fey parents do, while others have the same tastes, morals and customs as their other parents. More commonly however, are those that have a mix of tastes, morals and customs as both of their parents if they are a hybrid. Due to their bond to the Material Plane, those in the Material Plane tend to have the usual behaviors as their humanoid parent's race, while those from the Feywilds tend to have a Nomadic lifestyle outside of the home of the Fey. What these two halves have in common is in their fondness for the arts and charming demeanor in which they use to their advantage or merely for fun.
Religious Teachings and Beliefs
Feyborn have a mix of tendencies and beliefs coming from their parents, but there is a common ground between the beliefs of the Feywild Feyborn, that being the knowledge and worship of the fey courts and the Archfey, while the Feyborn of the Material Plane share the beliefs of the divines worshipped by their Humanoid parent. Regardless of their origin, they both spread their beliefs from generation to generation through the centuries of their lives, but don't mind it if their family members have different beliefs from them.
Explorers of Origins
Feyborn who seek adventure and experience regardless of origin are one of the most confident in their abilities, with very few shying away from a challenge in their eyes. Whether from the Feywilds or the Material Plane, they tend to seek knowledge of the other half of their blood they were not raised in.
Feyborn Names and Ethnicities
Having so much more variety than other cultures, Feyborn as a whole have no typical names. Some fey parents give their children names in the Sylvan language, while Humanoid parents give their children names in their own native language, such as in Common, Dwarvish or Elvish, but all parents of Feyborn give names that are linked to their home’s culture or to the naming traditions of their ancestors.
The culture and physical characteristics of Feyborn can change wildly between regions and planes. Feyborn physical characteristics, though, vary according to the genes passed down by their Humanoid and/or Fey parents, resulting having a lot of possible variations of coloration and features.
In the world of the Feyborn, two ethnic groups are widely recognized, though over hundreds of others are found scattered around both planes. These two groups, and the typical names of their members, can be used as inspiration no matter which world your Feyborn is in.
Feyrattes
Shorter and thinner in build than most other Feyborn, Feyraattes have pale skin alongside multicolored hair and eyes. They’re found primarily in the Feywilds.
Feyraatte Names: (Male) Alpantede, Isturond, Suimornion, Taenmerun, Útírpantuth; (female) Araia, Eruethiel, Gamethiel, Nionnel, Raeyaiel; (surnames) Birvaul, Ealoren, Rhuiloth, Tathdiir, Undotauré
Makadurs
Makadurs are slender, slightly muscular folk with tan skin and hair that ranges from platinum blond to almost black. Most are tall and have blue or green eyes, but these traits are hardly universal. Feyborn of Makadur descent are usually spread across the cities of the Material plane with connections to the Feywilds.
Makadur Names: (Male) Borif, Findir, Jonrandik, Lum, Zimbuldel; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail, Kerri, Lureene, Miri, Rowan, Shandri, Tessele; (surnames) Amblecrown, Buckman, Dundragon, Evenwood, Greycastle, Tallstag
Feyborn Traits
As a Feyborn, you have the following traits:Creature Type
You are a Fey.
Ability Score Increase
Choose an ability score to increase by 2, and another ability score to increase by 1, or choose three different ability scores to increase by 1.
Age
Feyborn reach adulthood in their late teens, but can live for centuries like most Fey.
Alignment
A Feyborn's alignment is as unpredictable as that of the natives of the Feywilds, ranging from Lawful to Chaotic and from Good to Evil. Your alignment can be anything.
Size
Feyborn vary widely in height and build depending on their parents, from less than 1 foot to over 8 feet tall. Choose your size from Tiny, Small or Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Feyborn Lineage
As the offspring of a Fey, you also have one of the following traits to choose from: Fairy Wings, Feywild Charm or Feywild Magic.
Fairy Wings
You were born with a pair of large insect wings that grew with you as you got older. You have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. To be able to fly, you must not be wearing medium or heavy armor.
Feywild Charm
Taught the ways of the Fey in the Feywilds, you learned to harness your heritage to be charming. You can temporarily lower one's guard with your charm. As an action, you can force a number of creatures within 30 feet of you equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1) to make a Wisdom Saving Throw with a DC of 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a failure, They can not target you with an attack, spell or harmful effect until the end of your next turn. On a success, they are not affected. They automatically succeed if they are immune to the Charmed condition, and have advantage on this saving throw if they have advantage against the Charmed condition. You can use this action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.
Feywild Magic
The Weave of Magic coursing through the Feywilds had seeped into your lifeblood, blooming a source of magical powers within you. You know the Minor Illusion cantrip and one cantrip from the Druid spell list, and can cast them at will. You also learn the Faerie Fire spell and can cast it at 1st level without expending a spell slot once per long rest. At 3rd level, you learn the Misty Step spell and can cast it at 2nd level without expending a spell slot once per long rest. At 5th level, you learn the Plant Growth spell and can cast it at 3rd level without expending a spell slot once per long rest. You can also use your spell slots for these spells, if you have any. Your spellcasting ability for these spells is Charisma.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Feywild Presence
You have proficiency in two of the following skills: Deception, Intimidation, Performance and Persuasion.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Sylvan and one extra language of your choice. Feyborn typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with and their parents, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Elvish musical expressions, Celestial harmonies, and so on.
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