Homebrew Faelith (Moonborne) Species Details

Faelith are ethereal, moonlit beings with a serene, otherworldly beauty. Their skin has a soft, shimmering glow, like the pale light of the moon, and their features are delicate yet striking. Their hair flows like liquid silver, shifting hues depending on the phase of the moon—from soft whites and silvery blues to lavender and dusky purples. Their eyes, which glow faintly like celestial bodies, have vertical, slit pupils, resembling a cat's. Faelith are tall and slender, with a graceful, almost weightless presence, as though they are born from the very fabric of twilight itself. Their movements are fluid and hypnotic, akin to the gentle sway of moonlit tides. Faelith come from a plane of soft, twilight light, the Silver Crescent, where the moon never wanes. Their society is built around harmony, creativity, and introspection. They are a race that reveres the moon as both a physical and spiritual guide, using its cycles to govern their lives, their magic, and their art. In Faelith society, there are no true rulers; instead, guidance is given by the elders who observe the moon’s phases and interpret its meanings. Faelith are often wanderers, dreamers, and mystics, guided by the quiet pull of the moon's light. Many Faelith are artists, scholars, or healers, with their spiritual connection to the moon shaping their artistic endeavors and understanding of the world. They often meditate on the mysteries of existence, seeking wisdom in the moon's glow, and are sometimes drawn to balance and conflict between light and darkness. Faelith are typically introspective, quiet, and deeply philosophical. They have a natural affinity for beauty, magic, and the arts, and they often communicate in a soft, lyrical manner. They value creativity, intuition, and personal freedom. While many Faelith are kind-hearted and compassionate, their aloof nature may sometimes make them appear distant or detached. They see the world in shades of gray, understanding that both light and dark are necessary to create balance and harmony. In combat, they tend to be fluid and elusive, using their affinity for the moon and magic to manipulate their surroundings and shift between light and shadow. They also possess a deep empathy for creatures that thrive in the night or those who exist in the liminal spaces between life and death.

Faelith (Moonborne) Traits

Ability score increase:

Moonlit Aura:

You have the ability to summon a faint glow from your body, casting light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. This effect can be suppressed at will. This light is soft and silvery, like moonlight.

Moonshadow Step

\ Once per long rest, you can use a bonus action to teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space that you can see, but only if you are in dim light or darkness. You can only teleport in this manner a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest at higher levels.

Night's blessing

You are naturally attuned to the cycles of the moon, and as such, you gain resistance to necrotic damage. Additionally, you can cast Misty Step once per long rest without expending a spell slot, and it always has a silvery, moonlit hue when cast.

 

Lunar Empathy

You can speak with creatures of the night (such as owls, bats, and nocturnal creatures) and communicate with them as if using the Speak with Animals spell.

 

Moonbeam Mastery

You can cast Moonbeam once per long rest without expending a spell slot. When you cast Moonbeam, its radius increases by 5 feet.