Homebrew Fetchling Species Details

Descended from humans trapped on the Shadow Plane, fetchlings are humans changed by otherworldly darkness. Generations of contact with that strange plane and its denizens have made fetchlings a race apart from humanity. Some members of the race take offense at the name fetchling, as it was given to them by humans who saw them as little more than fetchers of rare materials from the Shadow Plane. Most fetchlings instead prefer to be called kayal, a word borrowed from Aklo that roughly translates to “shadow people” or “dusk dwellers”.

Fetchling Traits

Infused with the essence of the Shadow Plane and possessing human blood commingled with that of the Shadow Plane’s natives, fetchlings have developed traits and abilities that complement their native plane’s bleak and colorless terrain.

Shadow-Plane Attributes

Ability Score Increase: +2 CHA, +1 DEX

Inherit Speech

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.

Superior Darkvision

Superior Darkvision: Accustomed to the perpetual night of the Shadow Plane, your eyes have gained a natural attunement to the dark. You can see in dim light within 120 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 gray.

Sunlight Sensitivity

Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of the attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Racial size

Size: Fetchling vary in size, similar to humans, however they are on average slightly shorter than humans; around 4 and a half to 5 and a half feet in height. Regardless, you are classified as a Medium size.

Fetchling Aging

Age: Have similar lifespans to humans, however few live to the ends of their lifespan. The shadows take their toll.

Racial speed

Speed: Your base movement speed is 30 feet.

Gloom Survivalist

Gloom Survivalist: The Shadow Plane is a desolate, dangerous place with everyone doing anything to survive. You gain Proficiency in the Survival and Deception Skills.

Home is Where the Hope Dies

Home is Where the Hope Dies: The cold bleakness of the Shadow Plane makes you numb in both body and mind. You gain Resistance to Cold and Necrotic damage, and are immune to the Frightened condition.

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