Homebrew FA - Tuath De Species Details
Background
The ancient magical race of the Tuath De (full name: Tuatha De Dannan) originated from the 'Sidhe' (the Otherworld).
When they landed on Weriu, led by Nuada (Silverhand) they sought peaceful coexistence with the Firbolg (the dominant race in the land at the time) but after being initially welcomed and subsequently betrayed by the Firbolg king: Eochaid Mac Eirc they battled and won the rule of the land from the Firbolg.
The Tuath De were subsequently defeated and enslaved (along with the Firbolg and other races) by the Fomorians under the rule of the cruel Bres, until Lugh Lamhada, leading a combined host of Tuath De, Firbolg, Gaels, Siofra and the other races defeated the Fomorians and drove them back into the sea. During the battle Lugh slew Balor, a great champion of the Fomorians, and his own grandfather.
Lugh has reigned in relative peace since and has worked to unite the races in the land in harmony rather than conflict. This does not sit well with all, not even all Tuath De especially the elders who orignially came from the Sidhe (Aes Sidhe).
Characteristics
The Tuath are generally tall, lithe and dextrous. Being magical in orgin (Aes Sidhe) they have a natural affinity for Magic, particularly natural magics (except earth and stone).
FA - Tuath De Traits
Your Tuath De character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of their magical nature and natural athleticismAbility Score Increase
Your Dexterity, Charisma and Wisdom scores are increased by 1.
Age
Tuath De reach physical and mental maturity at about the same age as humans, however the Tuath understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical and mental growth to encompass worldly experience and empathy. A Tuath typically claims true adulthood around 200.
The lifespan of the Tuath De is measured in centuries; it is thought that the oldest Tuath on record is over 1,000 years old.
Alignment
Tuatha typically do what they believe is right. They follow their own moral compass but love freedom, variety, and self-expression, so they lean strongly toward the gentler aspects of chaos. They value and protect others’ freedom as well as their own, and they are more often good than not.
The Tuath however, are lawful towards their *own* customs and ways, and care little for the laws of other races. They will often try to avoid confrontation, so they will usually abide by the laws of the land they come to as long as they do not conflict with the ideas and laws of their own people. If they are evil, then it is only in regards to other races that they show their brutality.
Size
Tuatha generally range between 6 and 7 feet tall and have slender, athletic builds. Your size is Large.
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.
Keen Senses
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Trance
Tuath De 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 Men does from 8 hours of sleep.
Languages
Generally Tuath De can speak, read, and write Common and Tuath. Older Tuath De (who likely are Aes Sidhe) can frequently speak the language of the Sidhe (the Otherworld) which is an ancient version of Tuath.
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