Homebrew Felidae Sapiens Species Details

Through select breeding the Felidae Sapiens have evolved from wild Felidae. They are typically covered in a fine layer of fur that ranges in pattern styles. The area around the face varies from a fine layer of fur to a large clumping of fur similar to human hair. Thickness of fur on the body, pattern of fur and amount of fur around face has no significance in lineage or abilities.

Felidae Sapiens live in clusters that consist of multiple clans. Each cluster is governed by a group of elders which consist of a male and female from each clan. The elders govern until the day they die. When an elder dies the clan leaders determine the replacement. The clusters are part of larger tribe that was determined centuries ago. The elders appoint the representative for each clan to the tribal counsel. The elders, alone, decide when and if to replace a tribal counsel member.

The first Felidae Sapiens shared knowledge through song and story. It was told that the first Felidae to walk on hind-legs was, Kytrr, he was shunned from the wild Felidae when he began walking on his hind-legs. He retreated to the forest where he lived alone for many years. It was in his 10th year that another feline happened upon him in her search for food. Kytrr was filled with curiosity and lust the moment he caught her scent. The elders have come to refer to it as a 'dark time' in Felidae Sapiens past.Those that inherited Kytrr's traits were soon outcast. Overtime communities, now called clusters, formed and the Felidae evolved into the wise beasts of today

The Tribe is broken down into clusters. The clusters are broken down to clans. The clans are broken down to families. There are numerous clusters throughout the world, but there are only four clans. It was Mage Resvyr that gathered other important members two hundred years ago to name the clans. Since that time all Felidae Sapiens have lived in harmony with each other. 

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The Clans

Clan Mystic  - consists of all Felidae Sapiens that have an affinity toward arcana, spell-casting, history, investigation and other skill sets that would make them good spell-casters. Founded by The Great Wizard Resvyr. 

Clan Brute - consists of all Felidae Sapiens that have an affinity toward weaponry, survival, armor, and other skill sets that would make them good fighters. Founded by The Barbarian Kytshrie.

Clan Lyrical- consists of all Felidae Sapiens that have an affinity toward light armor, music, story telling, and other skill sets that would make them good performers. Founded by The Bard Elyastyrra.

Clan Panacea- consists of all Felidae Sapiens that have an affinity toward medicine, insight, spell-casting ,light armor, and other skills sets that would make them good healers.. Founded by The Great Healer Dovystik.

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Cluster Life

All Felidae Sapiens live in clusters with their families and clan-mates. They are peaceful creatures, but train vigorously in their chosen path to be strong enough to protect the cluster against outside attack. By the age of two the younglings are sorted into their clans and begin training. It is not uncommon to have family member in different clans. All Felidae Sapiens do what is best for the cluster and those that do not look out for the group are quickly cast out. They are quick to make friends with neighboring Elven and Human communities. They can be skittish around Dragonborn and Lizardfolk as they are not typically seen near their clusters.

The Felidae Sapiens are settled throughout the world, though they tend to avoid large areas of water. Clusters can be found in forests, deserts, mountains, plains, and frigid areas. While uncommon, there are some Felidae Sapiens that enjoy being near water and make their home along riverbeds and oceans. 

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Names

Common Female Felidae Sapiens' Names: Elyastyrra, Ilyia, Elyia, Astyra, Dovysia, Resvyria, Sylyrra, Vylasirra, and Alyskra.

Common Male Felidae Sapien's Names: Dovystik, Kytshrie, Resvyr, Kytrr, Vysti, Reshrik, Kyvy, Vyrrik,  and Dovyreskytrr

 

Felidae Sapiens Traits

Through select breeding the Felidae Sapiens have evolved from wild Felidae. They are typically covered in a fine layer of fur that ranges in pattern styles. The area around the face varies from a fine layer of fur to a large clumping of fur similar to human hair. Thickness of fur on the body, pattern of fur and amount of fur around face has no significance in lineage or abilities

Ability Score Increase

Felidae Sapiens intelligence score is increased by 2 and constitution increased by 1.

Age

Felidae Sapiens  reach adulthood around 20 years old, and can live up to around 150 years old.

Alignment

Felidae Sapiens  tend to range from True Neutral to Chaotic Good. Though Chaotic Evil ones have been known, but are typically unwelcome in their cluster.

Darkvision

Felidae Sapiens have the ability to see 60 feet in dim light as if it where daylight. In complete darkness the ability to see 60 feet as dim light. Color is not discernible in darkness, only shades of gray.

Heightened Senses

Felidae Sapiens have exceptional senses of hearing and sight. You gain advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight. 

Innate Spellcasting

Felidae Sapiens have an affinity toward Arcana and know one wizard cantrip of your choice. You can cast animal friendship, at will, but can only target felines. At level 3, you are able to cast animal friendship, at will, on rodents.

Language

Felidae Sapiens are able to speak, read and write common and one language of your choice.

Size

Felidae Sapiens are between 5 and 7 feet tall and weigh between 150 and 400 pounds. Your size is Medium.