Homebrew Fey'ri Species Details

For the most part, Fey'ri resemble elves, with angular features, tapered ears, and lithe bodies. However, the coloration of these creatures are highly unique, and tend to differ between each individual. Some traits are often inherited from their parents. Their skin color ranges from light pastels to alabaster or even ebony. Brilliant colors are even seen, often times with a complexion that creates a gradient or even a mottled appearance. Their skin, like their fey kin, is typically left unblemished and smooth, save for any scars acquired in the course of their life. Also, all Fey'ri are born with birthmarks which often look more like tattoos. Typically, winding, vine-like patterns can be seen spiraling around their arms and legs, although sometimes, this pattern takes on a less smooth appearance. The former king of the Fey'ri, Jarrod l'Arynne, was said to have looked like a molten volcano, with ebon skin traced with jagged patterns the glimmering hue of molten magma. Regardless of how the birthmarks manifest in these creatures, they are always of a natural origin, depicting only those things one might find in nature. Lastly, they are blessed with gossamer wings which often take on the appearance of those of an insect, such as those of a dragonfly. These delicate appendages are as unique as the Fey'ri who possesses them.

As their homeland, the Eternal Kingdom of Dreams, has fallen under the influence of the Demonic Demesne of Nightmares, lasting repercussions have followed the Fey'ri people. Where once they were extroverted, quick to show kindness and compassion to strangers, they have taken to hiding themselves away. As a result, few Fey'ri are taught to fly as their ancestors once did, leading to a lack of control over their wings. The Fey'ri people are now scattered, and nearly all have chosen to hide themselves beneath what little Glamour they're still able to muster - typically only enough to hide their unnatural skin colors, birthmarks and wings. It is unlikely that a stranger might realize they had met a Fey'ri in passing, because most now pass as elves. This has led to a sort of fearfulness and paranoia amongst those who have not been hunted down and killed, although many would argue that this fear is justified. Nonetheless, these creatures still have goodness in their hearts and tend to be drawn to other adventurers, hoping to make their mark as a hero, and perhaps even save their Kingdom of Dreams one day.

Fey'ri Traits

+2 Dexterity, +1 Charisma, Fey Wings, Fey Glamour, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Trance

Fey Wings

You have a flying speed of 50 feet. At the end of each of your turns, if you are flying you must descend 60 feet. When you reach 5th level, you do not need to descend. You cannot fly if you are wearing medium or heavy armor.

Fey Glamour

You have the ability to cast disguise self at will, with the following restrictions: this only affects your physical appearance, not that of your clothing. You are only capable of removing the most tell-tale signs of your race, such as your wings, your skin color, or your birthmarks. Like the spell, the Glamour does not hold up to physical inspection. Though someone might not be able to see your wings, they would still feel them.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and are immune to magical sleep.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception and Insight skills. 

Trance

Like other sylvan creatures, Fey'ri don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is “trance.”) While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read and write Common and Sylvan.