Homebrew Fox Spirit Species Details

Spirit foxes are usually disliked for their ambient magic that influences the moods of those around them, as well as their mischief-causing illusory magics. Thus, they usually stay in caravans and travel the world, often masquerading as gipsies or entertainers. Caravans may consist of multiple families and they often exchange with towns they stop in. There is often a single chief flanked by two others who administrate loose law in the group. Due to their guise and often masterful crafts of dancing and nature goods, they are allowed to stay as merchants in towns.

Spirit foxes in the wilds or in between towns are a very artistically driven group, using magic to enhance their spirituality. They are known to hold very arcane festivals based on the bodies of celestial positions, where they wear an ornate costume and display bouts of magical feats. Some conduct hypnotizing dances while others shapeshift and some even conjure weapons. Outsiders are rarely allowed to witness these events and those who are caught viewing without authorization are said to face a terrible sentence by their law. Little bits of floating fire are known to be a sign of their rituals going on, warning others to stay away.

Spirit foxes are known to value versatility and knowledge. Some are curious enough to spend years living among other races, eventually making families even. Since any half-spirit fox child will still have the power of a spirit fox, there is technically a large population of spirit foxes scattered across the material plane and the Feywild. They are also somewhat connected to the kitsune.

Spirit foxes look physically the same as regular foxes. However, they are known to have glowing eyes at light and tail tips which glow. They also sometimes are seen dressing like people and walking on their hind legs, smoking pipes and even performing magic. Some which are well versed in magic have markings of magic on their skin that glow under their fur. Spirit foxes are typically red foxes, but some are a rare silvery-white, while others can be black or grey.

Fox Spirit Traits

Spirit foxes look physically the same as regular foxes. However, they are known to have glowing eyes at light and tail tips which glow. They also sometimes are seen dressing like people and walking on their hind legs, smoking pipes and even performing magic. Some which are well versed in magic have markings of magic on their skin that glow under their fur. Spirit foxes are typically red foxes, but some are a rare silvery-white, while others can be black or grey.

Fox Wrath.

As an action, you can force a creature within a range of 15 feet of you to make a Charisma saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your Wisdom modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a failed save, they are stunned until the end of their next turn. You cannot use this trait again until you finish a long rest

Fox's Lies.

You are proficient in both the Insight and Deception skills.

Fox Magic.

You know the minor illusion cantrip and the spell charm person does not cost you any magic slots.

Ability score increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Traveler's Hobby.

You are proficient in one musical instrument or gaming set of your choice