Homebrew Archfey (Tree Spirit) Species Details

The Archfey are powerful and enigmatic beings, often seen as the rulers of the Feywild. Born from the seeds of life trees, they emerge fully formed and vibrant, embodying the essence of the natural world and the magic that flows through it. Each Archfey is tied to a specific aspect of nature, whether it be the changing seasons, a particular flower, or an elemental force.

When an Archfey has access to a druid grove, they can choose their age, embodying the wisdom of centuries or the exuberance of youth as they see fit. This connection allows them to draw on the vitality of the grove, enhancing their powers and longevity. In the absence of such a grove, however, their lifespan is finite; after a millennium, they wither and fade, returning to the cycle of nature.

The Archfey are known for their capricious nature, often engaging in complex games of intrigue and manipulation. Their motivations can be as unpredictable as the shifting seasons, making them both fascinating allies and formidable adversaries in the realms of both the Feywild and the material world.

Note: mimicry not automated and languages is suggested you learn Sylvan the Fey language. Uses new template that does not include languages.

Archfey (Tree Spirit) Traits

As an Archfey, you have these special traits.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Archfey Lineage

You are part of a lineage that grants you supernatural abilities. Choose a lineage from the Archfey Lineages table. You gain the level 1 benefit of that lineage.

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 lineage).

Archfey Lineages

Lineage	Level 1	Level 3	Level 5
Court	You gain proficiency ininsight skill. You also know the Starry Wisp cantrip.	Faerie Fire	Detect Thoughts
Dawn	You gain proficiency with the nature skill. You also know the Light cantrip.	Once per turn, you can use 10 ft of movement to step into one living tree and emerge from a second living tree within 60 ft of the first appearing in an unoccupied space of the second tree. Both tree must be large or larger.	Misty Step
Dusk	You gain proficiency in stealth skill. Your Darkvision improves by 30 ft. You can see normally in normal and magical darkness. You learn the Minor Illusion cantrip. Additionally you can mimic animal and humanoid sounds nonmagically.	Sleep	Darkness
Noble	You gain proficiency in persuasion skill. You also know the Vicious Mockery cantrip	Command	Suggestion

Fey Heritage

You have Advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the Charmed condition.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.

Of Forest Rest

While next to a living tree you game the benefits of a long rest in 4 hours rather than 8. During this time you must remain within 30 ft of a tree and only do light activity. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.