Homebrew Fey'ri Species Details
While tieflings are far from common, most folk are at least aware of their existence. The same cannot be said for the much rarer fey'ri, elf-based planetouched infused with the magic of the fiendish planes. Like tieflings, fey'ri either are descendants of fiends or were mutated by infernal energies. Some fey'ri show few, if any, signs of their infernal heritage, and those who do are often mistaken for tieflings — pointed ears aren't a uniquely elven trait, after all. Due to the many possible combinations of elven lineages and fiendish legacies, few can claim to have met the same kind of fey'ri twice.
Sadly, another thing many fey'ri have in common with their tiefling cousins is feeling like they don't belong anywhere. Occasionally, a fey'ri is welcomed into the community of their elven parent, while others can find sanctuary in small tiefling enclaves within human towns. Those who end up scorned and isolated tend to either fall in with a dangerous crowd or become wandering adventurers. Regardless of their origins, their unique blend of sylvan and infernal magic can make each fey'ri a dangerous foe or a powerful ally.
A fey'ri chooses whether to embrace or lament their fiendish legacy. The three legacies are described below.
Abyssal
The entropy of the Abyss, the chaos of Pandemonium, and the despair of Carceri call to fey'ri who have the abyssal legacy. Horns, fur, tusks, and peculiar scents are common physical features of such fey'ri, most of whom have the blood of demons coursing through their veins.
Chthonic
Fey'ri who have the chthonic legacy feel not only the tug of Carceri but also the greed of Gehenna and the gloom of Hades. Some of these fey'ri look cadaverous. Others possess the unearthly beauty of a succubus, or they have physical features in common with a night hag, a yugoloth, or some other Neutral Evil fiendish ancestor.
Infernal
The infernal legacy connects fey'ri not only to Gehenna but also the Nine Hells and the raging battlefields of Acheron. Horns, spines, tails, golden eyes, and a faint odor of sulfur or smoke are common physical features of such fey'ri, most of whom trace their ancestry to devils.
Fey'ri Traits
As a fey'ri, you have these special traits:Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Fiendish Legacy
You are the recipient of a legacy that grants you supernatural abilities. Choose a legacy from the Fiendish Legacies table. You gain the level 1 benefit of the chosen legacy.
When you reach character levels 3 and 5, you learn a higher-level spell, as shown on the table. You always have that spell prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you select the legacy).
| Legacy | Level 1 | Level 3 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal | You have Resistance to Poison damage. You also know the Mage Hand cantrip. | Shield | Alter Self |
| Chthonic | You have Resistance to Necrotic damage. You also know the Message cantrip. | Disguise Self | Detect Thoughts |
| Infernal | You have Resistance to Fire damage. You also know the Minor Illusion cantrip. | Jump | Invisibility |
Daemonfey Magics
You know the Sorcerous Burst cantrip. When you cast it with this trait, the spell uses the same spellcasting ability you use for your Fiendish Legacy trait.
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