Homebrew FA - Feni Species Details

Background

Sophisticated, learned and highly civilised (at a similar level to the Tuath De) the Feni are the newest inhabitants of Weriu having fled west from maurading hordes sweeping across Fiafianta (the Savage Lands). Similar in appearance (though darker skinned and dark-eyed) to the Gaels; the Feni are thought to be the descendents of Sons of Nemed who fled east in times past to escape the clutches of the Fomorians and Tuath De.

The leader of the Feni, Prince Trebit is a close confidant of King Lugh and a member of the Fey Council.

The famous bard, Vandem, is a Feni and it is said studied his vocation for many years at Tur Eolas where the Feni have established the land's greatest library of knowledge and history.

Like the Gaels, the Feni have no direct experience of the Fomorians rule (as it predates their arrival in Weriu) but their scholars have recorded the history surrounding much of the Fomorians past transgressions and are acutely aware of the risks they pose.

Characteristics

Generally intelligent and articulate the Feni apply intelligence and artistry to everything they do. Their martial tradition is highly focused on 'forms' and their study of the Arcane schools of magic are matched by none.

FA - Feni Traits

Your Feni character has the following set of traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.

Age

Feni mature at the same rate Gaels do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 150 years.

Alignment

Feni share the chaotic bent of their Fey heritage. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. They chafe at rules, resent others’ demands, and sometimes prove unreliable, or at least unpredictable.

Size

Feni are about the same size as Gaels, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your Nemedian blood, 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.

Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Fen, and one extra language of your choice.