Homebrew Dark Fae Species Details

Originating from the feywild, the elnofae are a race of humanoids with pointed ears, large feathered wings that come from their back, and horns that protrude from their head. The shape of their horns can vary greatly, but the coloring of their wings are usually similar to the coloring of the local birds from where they originate. An elnofae from the desert may have a similar feather pattern to that of a falcon while an elnofae from the jungle may have a feather pattern simlar to that of a macaw. They tend to live in small tribes and stay away from most civilisation. Since metal tends to irritate their skin and feels uncomfortable for them to use, they often use bone or other hard non-metal materials to blade their weapons and stud their armor.

The elnofae, ages ago, were once fairly numerous, but due to their agressive nature in early history they were hunted down to near extinction. Groups formed specifically to hunt the elnofae, armed with silver weapons which had proven especially effective against them. In present day, very few people know what an elnofae even is, but most of those who do are the descendants of the hunters, and they still seek to finish what their ancestors started.

Elnofae Names. When the elnofae where in greater numbers, the more peaceful tribes tended to use adult elven names whiles the more warlike tribes tended to use tiefling infernal names. As their numbers began to dwindle, these two subcultures merged, resulting in their current day reclusive nature. Today, most elnofae tend to take either an adult elven name or a tiefling infernal name, regardless of the current or past nature of their tribe.

Dark Fae Traits

While most elnofae stay with the relative safety of their tribe, some seek out adventure and wish to see the world. Elnofae can be proficient rangers, able to use theyr flight and experience in the wilds to their advantage. They also tend to be Druids due to their connection with nature.

Ability Score Increase

Dexterity increases by 2 and Charisma increases by 1.

Age

Elnofae age at the same rate as humans.

Alignment

Elnofae usually tend towards more chaotic alignments

Size

Elnofae are usually about 5 feet tall, but can range between 4 and 7 feet. Your size is medium.

Darkvision

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 grey.

Speed

Base walking speed is 30ft.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 50ft. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor 

Part of Nature

You know the druidcraft cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast entangle once per long rest. At 5th level, you can cast spike growth once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Silver Vulnerability

You have vulnerability to silvered weapons 

Metal Aversion

You have disadvantage on attack rolls with nonmagical metal weapons or while wearing metal armor.

 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write in common, Elonfae, and Sylvan 

Weight

Elnofae typically weigh between 90 and 110 pounds