Homebrew Faun Species Details

"All you have heard about Old Narnia is true. It is not the land of Men. It is the country of Aslan, the country of the Waking Trees and Visible Naiads, of Fauns and Satyrs, of Dwarfs and Giants, of the gods and the Centaurs, of Talking Beasts."―Cornelius (Chapter four: The Dwarf Tells of Prince Caspian)

Fauns were creatures that appeared part human and part goat, and which existed in the world of Narnia.

They were some of Aslan's most trusted servants, who were loyal, noble and kind creatures.

Small but Hardy

With their surprisingly small stature, one notable member standing barely taller than the smallest Penesvie, fauns are still remarkably sturdy and resilient creatures. They are shorter than humans on average, ranging from just under 4 feet tall to just over 5 feet. They appear around average human build, but proportionately smaller, though they still weigh 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females.

Their hindquarters are goat-like, with the thick coarse fur typically colored black or brown, though patchy white is not unheard of. Their skin iencompasses the normal human range, but often a bit pinker or of a bronze tan. Fauns generally have facial and body hair. They disdain most clothing, but occasionally wear accessories such as hats or scarves, often in bright colors.

Natural Kinships

 Fauns are similar in appearance to Satyrs, though Fauns have human faces rather than the Satyrs' goat faces. They enjoy dancing happily around bonfires with them, along with Dryads and Naiads, at night, and playing on their musical instruments, usually pipes, when they dance.

Exploration and Adventure

Fauns are typically peaceful creatures, often cautious or focused on self-preservation. However, be it due to wishing to protect the calm pace of their lives, or a sense of goodness and duty towards Narnia, they will take up adventuring and do what has to be done. They enjoy music, travel, midnight dancing, games and more, as well as many ways to enjoy exercising their powerful legs, taking long walks in the woods. Some might join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become champions of moral causes.

Faun Names

The animals of Narnia often lack names, but Fauns are very often named creatures, giving themselves a name some time after their 15th birthday.

Each fauns adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members, or people they have met. Little distinction exists between male names and female names.

Faun Names:  Bacchus, Nausus, Orruns, Tumnus, Urnus.

Faun Traits

Your faun will have a number of physical abilities thanks to natural gifts.

Natural Illusionist

You know the minor illusion cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Although fauns reach maturity at about the same age as humans, but fauns can live to be 150 years old.

Alignment

Fauns tend to be Good, with a slight lean towards Neutral or Chaotic.

Size

Fauns range from under 4 to just over 5 feet tall and have slender but toned builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan. Sylvan is fluid, with subtle intonations and flowing grammar. Songs and poems are particularly known among other races, soporific and calming tunes that are very catchy. Many bards enjoy adding them to their repertoire.