Homebrew Lepalï (Mothfolk) Species Details

Moth Kind

Art credit: Matilda Fiship

Lepalï (Mothfolk) are a fey-touched race of humanoids with different unique aspects resembling humanoid and human-like features, with a true and apparent component of moth characteristics.

Moth features can often range, but they will always have wings, varying in size, but usually reaching past their arm span. The wings can vary in color in pattern from bright greens, vibrant saturated colors, all the way to simple pastels and soft grayscale. They will often have a soft fur that can appear in patches, completely covered or nowhere at all. The fur is most commonly on their arms, wings, and head. Additionally, they'll commonly have large bulbous insectoid eyes of a moth as well as soft feather-like antennae that extend from the forehead. Lastly, Lepalï (Mothfolk) will always have an extra set of arms, for a total of 4. Their extra pair is fairly weak but effectively can do simpler tasks. Otherwise, most of the human-like parts of the Lepalï (Mothfolk) will match the patterns of their moth features. For example, Bright Green Wings and fur will result in hair that is green. Larger Wings tend to lead to the Lepalï (Mothfolk) being taller.

Free-mind

These creatures have little known to the origin. Some consider they may have possibly been simple moths some time ago who had found their way into the Feywild who were eventually warped by the whimsical magic of the land. Some think it may have been the other way around and a fey-cursed human being another possibility. Given they are fey relation, it could be any number of possibilities. Regardless of their history, this Fey-infused humanoid race very much takes after both of their predecessors, the fey & the moth.

Lepalï (Mothfolk) are free-minded. Ambitions and convictions are not something they idealize as much as they do empathy and an open mind or heart and a willingness to take on the new. A long-term goal for them is a fairly rare encounter, and if one does have one, it is often due to something that was initially done out of curiosity or whim. A simple distraction could lead to a simple change of plans or a whole new adventure when it involves one of these winged insect people.

Lepalï (Mothfolk) Traits

Mothfolk with limited flying, Fey magic, Moth perception and Extra Arms

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Age. You tend to mature at the same rate as humans, but have a lifespan of approximately 50 years, in very rare cases making it to 75 years old.

Alignment

Alignment. Lepalï (Mothfolk) are often fairly whimsical. Ambitions or conviction of belief is not usual for them. They tend to put more merit into keeping an open mind and being empathetic in the moment over a long term goal. Lepalï (Mothfolk) will often be between Neutral or Chaotic Good. If one is religious, they tend to worship deities representing astral bodies such as the Sun or Moon.

Size

Size. Lepalï (Mothfolk) vary quite a bit in size, being anywhere between 5'5" to 6'5". Different sub-subraces of Lepalï (Mothfolk) tend to have an average height among them. You are considered medium.

Speed

Speed. You have a base walking speed of 30 feet. You have a base flying speed of 15 feet. You can fly for a maximum of 1 hour or until you land after flight. Once you land you cannot fly again until you take a short or long rest.

Darkvision

Darkvision. Thanks to your insectoid & 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.

Moth Magic

Moth Magic. Your fey ancestry gives you inherent magic that plays to your moth nature. You know the Dancing Lightscantrip. You can also cast either the Guiding Bolt or Faerie Fire spell once per long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Lepid Antennae

Lepid Antennae. You have proficiency in the Wisdom (Perception) skill.

Distracted Eyes

Distracted Eyes. You have advantage on Perception checks to notice any form of light that stands out in the expanse of the dark.

Extra Arms

Extra Arms. You have a second set of weaker arms below your arms. These arms are weaker and cannot support holding anything heavier than 1 lb and still follow the rules of duel wielding and interacting with objects.

Languages

Languages. You can speak, read & write in Common & Sylvan.