Homebrew Dæmon Fæ Species Details

 Upon meeting a Dæmon Fæ for the first time, I was in awe of her beauty. Pale, but not sickly, with high cheekbones, these wonderfully large black eyes and the darkest locks framing her face and wrapping around the base of two horns rising high above her head. She took my hand in between two of her own and in spite of the surprising gentleness I feared she was going to break it.

"Amélie," she told me, voice lulling me into a sense of peace, "You really ought to stay on our good side."

— Amélie Chapelle, Shadowfell: No Man's Land.

Pushed into Shadowfell by prejudiced and misunderstanding folk after a war highlighted their differences from other races, the Dæmon Fæ have upheld a reputation for being cruel and cold-hearted and though many Dæmon Fæ have emigrated out of Shadowfell, they often struggle with the ever-present stigma. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of adaptating to Shadowfell's environment in a victorious attempt to prosper, as well as being affected by the attempts to continue life outside of Shadowfell.

Fae Bloodline

Dæmon Fæ are derived from human bloodlines and to some degree, they still look human. However, their Fae heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Dæmon Fæ have large horns that typically curl upwards and away from the head - although they can also be found with horns akin to those of a ram. They also have wings resembling those of a black vulture with a typical wingspan of 11feet. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colours—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil. Their skin tones cover the full range of human colouration. Their hair, cascading down from beyond their horns, is usually dark and often black or brown - though variants exist in red.

Self-Reliant, Suspicious and Stubborn

Dæmon Fæ subsist in small minorities found mostly in human cities or towns, often in the roughest quarters of those places, where they grow up to be swindlers, thieves, or crime lords. Sometimes they live among other minority populations in enclaves where they are treated with more respect.

Despite having a homeland, Dæmon Fæ are stubborn creatures and if they are among those who chose to leave Shadowfell they are determined to stay out - and everyone else has to accept that. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a Dæmon Fæ's companions demonstrate that they trust him or her, the Dæmon Fæ learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a tiefling gives someone loyalty, the Dæmon Fæ is a firm friend or ally for life. 

Dæmon Fæ Names

Dæmon Fæ names fall into three broad categories. Dæmon Fæ born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.

Male Dæmonic Names: Elebri, Elnen, Dragria, Sorzodat, Tadrod, Mivykh, Dheglais, Nundrurth, Vokrern, Phenimra, Opunra, Dono, Inzilo, Dramma

Neutral Dæmonic Names: Todro, Fouluss, Dothi, Madibru, Oracsa, Bhuklipo, Urahe, Rylmu, Tudnu, Bhidephu, Siondric, Onvuc, Vammarth, Vammis

Female Dæmonic Names: Negny,  Beraksha, Khedna, Motor, Kuicmirn, Barnolo, Dhamon, Cesron, Drece, Sonvorn, Bahame, Iklere

MUTUAL MISTRUST

People tend to be suspicious of Dæmon Fæ, assuming that their dæmonic heritage has left its mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. Shopkeepers keep a close eye on their goods when Dæmon Fæenter their stores, the town watch might follow a Dæmon Fæaround for a while, and demagogues blame Dæmon Fæfor strange happenings. The reality, though, is that a Dæmon Fæ bloodline doesn’t affect their personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most Dæmon Fæ, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others are virtuous. Most are simply very aware of how people respond to them. After dealing with this mistrust throughout youth, a Dæmon Fæ often develops the ability to overcome prejudice through charm or intimidation.

Dæmon Fæ Traits

Dæmon Fæ share certain racial traits as a result of their descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2 as well as an Intimidation bonus.

Age

Dæmon Fæ mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.

Alignment

Dæmon Fæ might not have an innate tendency toward evil, but many of them end up there. Evil or not, an independent nature inclines many tieflings toward a chaotic alignment.

Size

Dæmon Fæ are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your ancestors in Shadowfell, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey.

Spiteful Resistance

You have resistance to cold and psychic damage.

Dæmonic Legacy

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Alter Self spell twice and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Infernal and Abyssal