Homebrew Feyla Species Details

The faela are a race that has strong origins in and connections to the feywild. Most live within the material plane though a great number remain in the feywild and maintain relations though fey crossings which are common in the area where they typically live. They tend to keep to themselves for the most part and scorn outsiders. They have had many conflicts with elves in the past, though after great effort, a relatively stable peace has been established between them. They treat elves with respect, though they keep away from each other whenever possible.

Most feyla have potent magical abilities which are trained and refined from an early age. They are born humanoid but may gain animal attributes after a sacred ritual that helps one bond with nature through an animal that one resonates particularly well with. As a part of this ritual, a feyla is transfigured into that animal for a long period of time, often several years, before the ritual is completed. The ritual is finished when a feyla transforms back into a humanoid. As a result of this ritual, many features from the animal may remain. These are permanent changes that can only be altered temporarily via magic. After the ritual is done, a feyla can shift between their humanoid and animal forms easily.

Feyla Traits

Your feyla character has a variety of natural abilities and characteristics as a result of their heritage

Ability Score Increase

Your aptitude for magic and your connection with nature enhance your senses and intellect. Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Darkvision

Thanks to your fey heritage, 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 color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Ritual Bond

Due to a ritual bonding that you performed, you share a bond with a particular animal. You can transform into this animal as you please.

Natural Connection

You are well connected to nature and animals in general. You have proficiency in animal handling, nature, and survival.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish.