Homebrew Draelf Species Details

Wanderers bereft of history and home, ever seeking that which was lost.

Draelves have been a part of the world for millennia and yet their own history is now lost even to them. Some cataclysmic event obliterated whatever nations they had and scattered their people to the winds. In the process, all known archives of their existence were also erased as was their racial memory. Even the oldest among them do not know of the races true origins, though it is accepted that they are of fey descent. Scholars can only trace their history back to around 800 or so years ago and those among the Draelves themselves can only go back a few decades more than that. As a result, many a young Draelf has taken up the adventuring life to try and find any clues or leads that would help uncover their lost past.

Draelves are inherently magical, a key indicator of their probable fey origins. Most notable is their eyes. Draelf eyes are made of pure magic and give of a soft glow. Seeing as many races are often put off by this blatantly otherworldly feature, the Draelves usually hide their eyes behind blindfolds of dark cloth (often a brown or black, but other colors are not unheard of. A woman named Juphrin favored purple) which causes no apparent hindrance to their ability to see. The blindfolds, depending on the style, also have the added benefit of covering the tips of their ears, which are slightly pointed. So garbed, they can easily pass themselves off as human, and frequently do, if only for convenience.

Draelves are between 5' 6" and 6' tall and can weigh between 130 and 190 lbs. Hair and skin colors are similar to humans.

Having no nation of their own, Draelves are often found living among the civilized races, most often human, usually as tradesmen of some sort. Outside of civilization, they are frequently encountered as wandering vagabonds or in nomadic groups. These travellers are often bards or entertainment troupes, adventuring scholars, or itinerant tradesmen.

Draelf Traits

Draelf characters have an eclectic mix of racial abilities due to their fey heritage.

Ability Score Increase.

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age.

Draelves mature at the same rate as humans and reach maturity around the age of 18. They have exceptionally long lifespans, though, being able to live up to 300 years.

Alignment.

Draelves are similar in temperament to humans exhibiting a broad spectrum of philosophies. As a race, they do not ascribe to any particular alignment.

Eldritch Sight.

Due to your fey nature, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 make out color in darkness, only grey shades.

Draelf eyes are made of pure magical energy. If you are ever the target of a Dispel Magic, or enter an area where magic is nullified or suppressed, you become subject to the Blind condition. While blinded, you cannot use your Mystic Sight racial ability.

Woven fabric (i.e. cloth, silk, etc.) blindfolds do not hinder your line of sight.

Fey Ancestry.

As a creature of the fey, you are immune to sleep effects including magical sleep.

Reverie.

Rather than sleep Draelves enter a meditative state called reverie. During this semiconscious period, you are aware of your immediate surroundings and can end it in response to danger or other emergency. You need only spend 4 hours in this state to gain the benefits of a full 8 hour long rest.

Languages.

You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages of your choice.

Mystic Sight.

You call on your fey ancestry to reveal the world around you. As a bonus action, you can activate your Mystic Sight racial trait. After you use this ability, you can't use it again until after you finish a long rest.

Historian.

You are proficient in the History skill.