Homebrew Drakorae Species Details
Born from the union of Feywild whimsy and draconic majesty, the Drakorae embody paradox. They are at once radiant and terrifying, playful and commanding. Ancient tales say that long ago, dragon eggs of both chromatic and metallic lineage were touched by the unpredictable magic of the Feywild. When they hatched, the first Drakorae emerged—scaled and winged like dragons, yet shimmering with fey enchantment, their very existence a fusion of two primal forces.
Drakorae resemble elegant, otherworldly elves with wings that range from butterfly-delicate to draconic and powerful. Their scales gleam like stained glass in sunlight, refracting color in dazzling displays, while their eyes shimmer with the same trickster light found in the courts of the Fey. Each Drakorae carries a singular characteristic that sets them apart, a visible reminder that they are not wholly of dragonkind, nor fully of the Feywild, but something in-between.
Wherever they dwell—whether Feywild, Material Plane, or realms beyond—they are seen as beings of destiny: emissaries of chaos, beauty, and might.
Drakorae Traits
Creature Type: Humanoid (with Fey and Dragon heritage)
Size: Small, Medium, or Large (chosen at character creation, reflecting the balance of Fey or Draconic blood)
Speed: 30 feet
Ability Score Increases: When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. You can’t raise any score above 20 with this feature.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice (Draconic, Sylvan, or another agreed upon with your DM).
Life Span: Drakorae mature quickly like dragonborn, but their fey blood sustains them for centuries. They often live 250–300 years.
Fey Characteristics
| d8 | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Your wings shift between gossamer fairy wings and leathery dragon wings depending on your mood. |
| 2 | Your scales shimmer with aurora-like colors that ripple as you move. |
| 3 | Tiny motes of glowing fey light orbit your horns or head. |
| 4 | When you breathe, faint dragon-smoke curls into shapes of butterflies or sparks of magic. |
| 5 | Your voice carries both a melodic fey lilt and a deep draconic undertone. |
| 6 | A faint, glittering mist surrounds you, occasionally sparking like embers. |
| 7 | Your eyes shine like twin gemstones, shifting color with your emotions. |
| 8 | A harmless aura of warmth or chill radiates from your body, echoing your draconic ancestry. |
Draconic Ancestry
Your lineage stems from a dragon progenitor. Choose the kind of dragon from the Draconic Ancestors table. Your choice affects your Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance traits as well as your appearance.
| Dragon | Damage Type |
|---|---|
| Black | Acid |
| Blue | Lightning |
| Brass | Fire |
| Bronze | Lightning |
| Copper | Acid |
| Gold | Fire |
| Green | Poison |
| Red | Fire |
| Silver | Cold |
| White | Cold |
Breath Weapon
When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with an exhalation of magical energy in either a 15-foot Cone or a 30-foot Line that is 5 feet wide (choose the shape each time). Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC 8 plus your Constitution modifier and Proficiency Bonus). On a failed save, a creature takes 1d10 damage of the type determined by your Draconic Ancestry trait. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach character levels 5 (2d10), 11 (3d10), and 17 (4d10).
You can use this Breath Weapon a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
Fairy Magic
You know the druidcraft cantrip.
Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the enlarge/reduce spell with this trait. Once you cast faerie fire or enlarge/reduce with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).
Flight
Because of your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armor.
Damage Resistance
You have Resistance to the damage type determined by your Draconic Ancestry trait.
Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Draconic Flight
When you reach character level 5, you can channel draconic magic to give yourself temporary flight. As a Bonus Action, you sprout spectral wings on your back that last for 10 minutes or until you retract the wings (no action required) or have the Incapacitated condition. During that time, you have a Fly Speed equal to your Speed. Your wings appear to be made of the same energy as your Breath Weapon. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest.
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