Homebrew Fenixkin Species Details

The Fenixkin are a mystical and rare race of beings imbued with the essence of the legendary Phoenix. These radiant individuals are known for their fiery disposition and their miraculous ability to be reborn from their ashes. Born from a blend of humanoid and Phoenix ancestry, they carry the legacy of the ancient, immortal birds within their very souls. This unique heritage grants them extraordinary powers and a profound connection to the cycle of life and death.

Society and Culture:

The Fenixkin are often seen as both a blessing and a mystery by other races. They are believed to have been created when a Phoenix, seeking to ensure its legacy, intermingled its essence with a group of humans who revered it. This sacred union gave rise to the first Fenixkin, beings who carried the power of life, death, and rebirth within them.

Fenixkin usually live in close-knit communities, often found in areas rich with elemental energy, such as volcanic regions or ancient, mystical forests. They are natural leaders and healers, drawn to roles where they can protect and rejuvenate those around them. However, their lives are also marked by a sense of duty and sacrifice, as they often feel the need to use their powers for the greater good, even at great personal cost. They are taught from a young age about the importance of the cycle of life and death and their unique role in maintaining this balance. Festivals and rituals celebrating the themes of rebirth and renewal are common, often marked by grand displays of pyrotechnics and flame artistry

Fenixkin uphold the beliefs that all creatures are created equally though, age and experience are highly respected, and elders often act as mentors. When there are disputes among their kind the Fenixkin seek the wisdom of these elders in a council of the wise, where the opposing parties present their cases. These creatures are proud but benevolent acting as protectors of the weak and allies of the just. They disdain deceit and cowardice favoring candor even if it would offend.

Age:

Fenixkin mature at the same rate as humans but can live up to 800 years, thanks to their regenerative abilities.

Alignment:

Fenixkin tend to lean towards good alignments, embodying the Phoenix's themes of renewal and protection. However, their fierce independence and passion can also lead some down a more chaotic path.

Fenixkin Traits

Your Fenixkin draws their powers and talents from the birds they draw their names from.

Ability Score Increase

Choose one score to increase by 2, and choose one score to increase by 1.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.

Creature Type

You are an Elemental and Celestial.

Size

Fenixkin are roughly the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Racial Proficiency

Thanks to your Phoenix 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. Alternatively, you gain proficiency in a skill or tool of your choice.

Cursed Blood of Infinity

You can not benefit from any spells or effects that drop you to 1 hp instead of going unconscious, such as Death Ward, aside from your Rebirth ability; however, your ancestors' blood makes it easier to bring you back. The cost of materials for revival magic is one-half its normal cost when targeting a Fenixkin.

Rebirth

Once per long rest, when you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can choose to drop to 1 hit point instead. When you use this feature, your body ignites in a burst of elemental power, dealing damage of a type that matches your elemental lineage equal to your level to all creatures within 10 feet of you.

Talons of the Elemental Bird

Your ancestral lineage sharpens your nails into talon-like points. These talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed attacks. If you hit with them you deal 1d6 poison damage + your Strength modifier, rather than the normal Bludgeoning damage for an unarmed strike.