Homebrew Felis Species Details

 

Felis are perhaps the kindest and most adorable strangers I have ever met. If it were not for their love of sunbathing I fear they would have turned to conquest; and I find myself wondering if the world is worse for it.

— Iroh Ironfang. Owner of the Jasmin Dragon

 

Short and Furry

Felis are often underestimated due to their short stature and cuddly demeanor. Felis come in all sizes and colors. They can grow to be up to 3 ft tall and often vary in their weight due to different habits. Felis range from the fiery gingers to the cool, calculating cerulean blues. The subspecies of the Felis all have their own quirks but as a species they are known as intelligent and gifted adventurers.

Each breed of Felis has their own Clan of which they are extremely proud. This often leads to scuffles and contests for pride of oneself and of Clan. There has always a healthy rivalries among the different breeds. Some rivalries end in brawls and others end with shame and loss of respect. Often individuals will be challenged to single combat for their honor, and on the rarest of occasions the honor of an entire clan.

 

Nine Lives Short Lived

Felis live up to 135 years of age. It is whispered that they possess nine lives and by some forgotten curse they burn through each life every 15 years. This has led many Felis adventurers to set out on a quest to seek to break this curse amd restore the race's full life span.

With their cursed live Felis lose part of their memory each time they have lived out a life. This prevents many of them to seek strong and meaningful connections with non-Felis. As a race they have a strong sense of magic but not every Felis persuses this.

 

The Sunrock Clans

When the Original Felis Elders formed their various clans, they decided the race as a whole needed a place where all the clans could gather and meet. Each of the Elders sent out at least one adventurer to seek such a place. The mighty Shorthair named Max was the one to find the Great Sunrock located in the desert of Alton. This rock formation soak up the heat of the sun and radiate this throughout the cold desert nights.

Sleeping or meditating on these rocks is a great comfort to all Felis who have the fortune to be sent to the great clan meeting once every 30 years. While an impressive rock formation it has only limited space available. and each clan can send only 2 representatives for such a meeting, along with their clan elder.

 

Clan Hierarchy

The Felis clans are overseen by a clan elder who is elected by the clan as a whole. The elder doesn't have to be elderly to achieve this title, but those who take the mantle young are seen as inexperienced. The clan elder along with 2 other of his/her choosing attend the great clan meeting at the Sunrocks every 30 years. between these meeting the elder guides the clan and keeps in touch with the others via messengers.

Ranks below the elder in name only are the clan mothers. Clan mothers are those who manage the clan affairs, organize quest, determine occupations, ect. While elders mothers are appointed by the elder. Each mother trains 2 or more to take her place when she passes, and but it's up to the elder to choose a new clan mother.

Curious Explorers

All Felis share a love of exploring their curiosity of the world is what drives them onward, They are constantly looking for new technologies, spells and rare legendary items to further their clans honor. Felis are strong dexterous race only stopped by their own shortcomings.

Felis Names

Felis are given their names by their clan mother. A clan mother often determines the name by scrying the future of a kitten. If the future tells of the child doing great deeds a heroic name is chosen, if not a standard house name is chosen.

Male Names: Al, Bree, Chester, Edgar, Fiddle, Jester, Jack, Luke, Luther. Max, Maru, Mew, Milo, Minka, Mushi, Oliver, Oscar, Rufus, Smokey, Simon

Female Names: Alice, Angel, Ash, Charlotte, Claire, Curie, Chloe, Daisy, Eva, Lucy, Millie, Mimi, Misty, Rosie, Ruby, Sasha, Susi, Tasha, Trixie

Clan Names: Cerulean, Claw, Maine, White Paw, Shadow, Forest, Chant, Hex, Iron Tooth

Heroic names: Azreal, Leo, Felix, Ozfell, Proudfoot, Patches, Salem, Theo, Cecil

 

OVERCOMMING THE UNDERSTIMATED

Felis are among the shortest races and are often overlooked for their small stature. Their domesticated ancestor, the house cat is sometimes what all other race will see when dealing with a Felis. Adventurering felis have learned to use this to their advantage, often sweet talking the tall folk into increasing their fee. But this talent isn't just limited to dealings, while fighting foes will very often turn their backs to a Felis giving them furry creatures an opening to strike.

Feline Lineage

Choose one of the Lineage below.

COMMON BOND

Tabby Felis are among the most common of all the lineages. As such they know more about common social spheres. You increase your Wisdom score by 1

NOBLE LEADERSHIP

Fur pure as the whitest snow those Felis born with out color are often seen as the noblest of the Felis. When of age they take up leadership roles in their clans such as clan mother or elder. Once per long rest your can instill allies with a sense of vigor. Those within a 15 foot range of you gain temporary health equal to your Charisma modifier for 8 hours.

FIERY NATURE

Hot tempered and quick to lash out with claws these ginger furred Felis are furious in the field of battle. Increase your Strenght score by 1

HUNTERS SENSE

Master of tracking, those with brown fur are destined to hunt. You gain proficiency in the Survival skill 

GOOD FORTUNE

Calico fur is the rarest of all Felis lineages. The legends say that all of the black furred Felis luck went to the calico. Once per day when you roll an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw you can choose the reroll. You must accept the results of the reroll.

ARCANE ADEPT

Starry eyed ad fur of the blue-night sky it is said these Felis are connected to the Astral Sea. Increase your Intelligence score by 1

NIGHT STALKER

Grey is the perfect color for being able to blend into things. Felis with grey fur are able to hide more easily. You gain proficiency in the Stealth skill

UNLUCKY

Typically those born of this lineage are of pure black fur and carry a natural unluckiness wherever they go. Their for are often shunned even by their own clan. Once per long rest as a reaction you cast 'bad luck' onto an enemy giving them a disadvantage on one attack or ability saving.

Felis Traits

As a Felis people tend to be more receptive to your cuddly appearance. You gain the Cantrip Friends

Claws

Due to your claws you have a climb speed of 15 feet. You can also use your claws as a weapon. When you lead an attack you deal 1d4 + strength modifier as slashing damage as an unarmed attack.

Purrsuasion

Felis use their short and cute nature to their advantage as much as they can. You have proficiency in Persuasion

Curious Nature

Being an inquisitive Felis you have proficiency in Investigation.

Feline Lineage

Each clan has different people and each of these can trace their lineage back to a pur blood of that lineage.
While most bloodline remain 'pure' intermixing of these happens, But on will always be dominat over the other.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Age

Felis are considered full adults when they reach the age of 30

Alignment

The majority of the Felis are neutral and lean towards being adventurers or quest seekers. A Felis will always inspect the interesting and discover the unknown.

Size

Felis average between 2 - 3 feet tall and weigh up to 60 pounds. Your size is small

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to life underground, 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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and choose one other language