Homebrew Famhair Sídh Species Details
Towering over most folk, the Famhair-Sídh are the descendants of those forever changed by ancient magics. Each Famhair-Sídh (Fam-Sídh for short) carries the gifts of the Fey in their being —blessings that manifest in supernatural boons, including an innate connection to the land and the ability to momentarily invoke their ancestral strength, growing in power and stature.
The Famhair-Sídh bear physical traits shaped by their mystical heritage. Their towering forms, deep blue skin, and great curved horns mark them as beings set apart from others. Some display intricate tattoos that glow faintly in the moon's light, believed to be remnants of the enchantments that shaped their kind. Though their origins are bound to the upheaval of an ancient age, the Famhair-Sídh have long since forged their own path, living in harmony with the natural world and seeking wisdom beyond the reach of those who came before them.
Famhair-Sídh Traits
- Creature Type: Humanoid
- Size: Medium (about 8–10 feet tall)
- Speed: 35 feet
Fey-Giant Ancestry
You are descended from both the giants of old and influenced by the touch of the Fey, forever shaped by the intertwining of raw strength and ancient magic. This heritage grants you supernatural gifts, blending the might of your ancestors with the enchantments of the Otherworld. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Choose one of the following boons—a manifestation of your dual lineage. You can use the chosen benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, regaining all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
Wispwalk (Glimmer of the Feywild)
The magic of the fey shrouds your movements, allowing you to slip between spaces like a fleeting wisp of the forest. As a Bonus Action, you magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see, leaving behind only a faint shimmer of light.
Ember’s Fury (Wrath of the Hearthflame)
The fire of the old ways burns within you, flaring in your strikes. When you hit a target with an attack roll and deal damage, you can also deal 1d10 Fire damage to that target.
Winter’s Grasp (Breath of the Frost Mother)
The bite of the oldest winters lingers in your blood. When you hit a target with an attack roll and deal damage, you can also deal 1d6 Cold damage and sap their strength, reducing their Speed by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.
Earthshaker (Might of the Elders)
The land itself bends to your strength. When you hit a Large or smaller creature with an attack roll and deal damage, you can send them crashing to the ground, knocking them Prone.
Stone’s Resilience (Endurance of the Mountain-kin)
Your body is as unyielding as the mountains your people once called home. When you take damage, you can use your Reaction to roll 1d12 and add your Constitution modifier, reducing the damage by the total.
Stormcaller’s Rebuke (Echo of the Thunder Spirits)
The storm remembers its children. When you take damage from a creature within 60 feet, you can use your Reaction to unleash a crackling retaliation, dealing 1d8 Thunder damage to that creature.
Large Form
Starting at character level 5, you can change your size to Large as a Bonus Action if you’re in a big enough space. This transformation lasts for 10 minutes or until you end it (no action required). For that duration, you have Advantage on Strength checks, and your Speed increases by 10 feet. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest.
Powerful Build
You have Advantage on any ability check you make to end the Grappled condition. You also count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity.
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Posted Mar 3, 2025This is a stylised reimagining of the Firbolg race, combining the physical traits of the Goliath with a touch of Fey magic. It has been adjusted to align with the 2024 race design standards, creating a balanced and enriched version for others to use in their games. This is the version I will be playing in an upcoming campaign, so I thought I would open it up for others to use if they wish.