Homebrew FA - Puca Species Details

Background

Although they are not condisered Aes Sidhe (and any Tuath De would be deeply offended by such a suggestion) the Puca are the only other race thought to originate from the Sidhe.

Their origins are steeped in mystery but it is thought that they have originated from some intermingling of the blood of the Sons of Nemed with that of some creatures from FiaDraig (The Land of Fire)

Because of their 'unsual' appearance, Puca tend to keep to themselves or at least eschew most social gatherings outside their own race. For this reason they are often suspected of being 'up to something' or quick to come under suspicion when something goes wrong.

Naturally drawn to the wild places the Puca tend to live in hidden places in deep woods or (ideally given their affinity with Fire) in the more volcanically active areas. The Chieftan of the Puca is called Raebyn Gudflau

Characteristics

Puca are generally humanlike in appearance but most have goat like horns (It's thought that the name Puca may come from Puck which refers to a goat but Puca are very averse to this assertion

"Although Puca themselves use the term (e.g. old Puca will sometimes refer to a teen or young adult as a "young puck") it is considered derogatory when used by other races".  - Vandem the Bard - The Languages of Weriu Vol. II

FA - Puca Traits

Puca share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent.

Ability Score Decrease

Your charisma score is decreased by 2

Note: When interacting with other Puca, ignore this decrease and any effects of same.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence, Wisdom and Constitution scores are increased by 1.

Age

Puca mature at the same rate as Gaels but live a few years longer.

Alignment

Puca might not have an innate tendency toward evil, but many of them end up there. Evil or not, an independent nature inclines many Puca toward a chaotic alignment.

Size

Puca are about the same size and build as Gaels. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal 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.

Hellish Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Infernal Legacy

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.