Homebrew Felis Species Details
Short And Furry
Felis are often underestimated due to their short stature and cuddly demeanor. Felis come in all shapes and colors. They can grow to be up to 3 ft tall and often vary in their weight due to differing habits. Felis range from the fiery gingers to the cool, calculating cerulean blues. The sub species of Felis all have their own quirks, but as a species they are known as intelligent and gifted adventurers.
Each breed of Felis has their own clan of which they are extremely proud. This often leads to scuffles and contests for pride of oneself and of Clan. There has always been a healthy rivalry among different breeds of Felis. Some rivalries end in brawls and others end with shame and loss of respect. Often ,individuals will be challenged to single combat for their honor, and on the rarest of occasions, the honor of an entire clan.
Nine Lives Short Lived
Felis live up to 135 years of age. It is whispered that they possess nine lives and, by some forgotten curse, they burn through each life every 15 years. This has led many Felis adventurers to set out on a quest to seek and end to their curse and restore the race's full life span. With their cursed nine lives the Felis travel alone with an eagerness to get the most from life which drives them to move through it rarely forming strong attachments to the many non-Felis with which they become acquainted. Felis live their lives with a strong sense of magic. Most Felis are able to sniff the wizard in a room full of gray bearded, pointy hat wearing men. Other races often construe the Felis' innate magic sense to their origins as Wizard's familiars, used as conduits of magical energy to aid in spellcasting.
The Sunrock Clans
When the original Felis Elders formed their various clans, they decided the race as a whole needed a suitable land they could call home. Each of the elders sent out at least one adventurer to seek out such a home, and the mighty Shortair named Max was the one to find the Great Sunrocks. These massive stone formations soak up and retain the Sun's heat to a remarkable degree, remaining warm to the touch day or night, even in winter. Sleeping or meditating on these rocks is a great comfort to all Felis who have opportunity to partake of it.
Since there is only so much living space in Sunrock Village, the right or an invitations to visit, much less live permanently, with the Elders who reside there must be earned. Each clan is overseen by an Elder who resides in Sunrock Village. These Elders have the last say in conflicts between clans and the species in general, but events hardly get that far.
Clan Hierarchy
The Felis clans are overseen by a clan elder who is elected by the clan as a whole. The elder doesn't have to be elderly to achieve the title, but those who take the mantle young are seen as inexperienced. They clan Elders usually reside in Sunrock Village in order to facilitate peace-keeping and coordination between the Clans.
Ranked below the Elders, in name only, are the Clan Mothers. Clan Mothers are those who manage the Clan's home affairs, organize quests ,assign apprenticeships, and just about everything else. While Elders are elected, Clan Mothers will choose a promising child and tutor them personally. After the Clan Mother passes the chosen child will take up the role.
Curious Explorers
All Felis share a love of exploring - their curiosity about the world is what drives them onward. They are constantly looking for new technologies, spells ,and rare legendary items to further their clan's honor.
Felis Traits
Felis have the following traits.Ability Score Increase
Your charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Felis are considered full adults when they reach the age of 10.
Alignment
The majority of Felis are neutral and lean towards being adventurers or quest seekers. A Felis will always inspect the interesting and seek out the unknown.
Size
Felis average between 2-3 feet tall and weigh up to 30 pounds. Your size is small.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Claws
Due to your claws you have a climb speed pf 15 feet. You can also use your claws as a weapon. When you land and attack you deal 1d4 + Strength modifier as slashing damage as an unarmed attack.
Darkvision
Being a Felis you are able to see in the dark up to 60 feet as if it were bright light, and darkness beyond that as dim light.
Purrsuasion
Felis use their short and cute nature to their advantage as much as they can. Once per long rest, roll with advantage on your first persuasion attempt on a friendly creature.
Curious Nature
Being an inquisitive Felis, you have proficiency in the Investigation skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write common, and choose one other language.
Feline Lineage
Choose one of the lineages. Your lineage determines your Felis Favor
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