Homebrew Fae-Blooded Species Details

The mortal descendants of the mysterious beings known as the Fae, Fae-blooded have inherited a strange place in the world. Born with obviously inhuman traits, they appear to be some aspect of nature given human form, whether that aspect be animal, plant, or even a natural phenomenon like a waterfall or winter storm. The Fae themselves, enigmatic and capricious, generally keep to the wilds of the world, hidden far away from cities or mortal paths and roads. They have been known to inflict terrible magic curses against any unlucky enough to stumble upon them and break their (sometimes baffling) rules, oaths, or etiquette, but they can sometimes also offer aid in the form of perplexing bargains or contracts. Legends say that they can be categorized into the childlike Fae of Dawn and the cruel Fae of Dusk, but even if such a divide exists, no Fae should be treated lightly. Their descendants, often also viewed with suspicion or awe, tend to keep out of human cities too, frequently driven away from civilization at a young age to find a new home in the wilds nearby. Otherwise, these Fae-blooded might draw the distrust of their superstitious human neighbors, or worse, the attention of the remaining Inquisitors from the old Amalgamation Empire, who still seek to destroy non-human bloodlines. However, it is said that some fae-blooded can hide their bizarre forms using the glamour of their magical ancestry, and thus they might even live alongside mortals for a time. (That is, until their own children are born with golden eyes, leafcovered skin, or a shimmering tail). While not as utterly driven by their oaths and contracts as the full Fae are, Fae-blooded often find themselves compelled to keep their word. (Thus, they are a great fit for the Oathbound background flaw.) Unlike the other mortals whose very souls compel them to adhere to their promises, though, the children of the Fae usually only keep to the letter of their word, not necessarily the spirit. If a fae-blooded promises you that there are no wolves on the road ahead, beware of tigers.

As a Fae-Blooded, you have these special traits.

Fey Ancestry

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.