Homebrew Faerie Dragon Species Details
Faerie dragons were extremely small in comparison to their large metallic or chromatic dragon cousins—about the size of a cat or a medium-sized dog. Each had an iridescent coat of scales that reflected all colors of the rainbow. Having lost their connection to the wilds, Urbanised Faerie dragons have more of a choice of the color they wish to be. Although they have lost access to some of their natural magical prowess in the process, they have learned how to grow in power and gain access to greater magics through more than just age. Some garner interest in the adventures who pass through the towns and cities, aligning themselves to them and begin to act more like them.
Their interest in humans or the humanoid races stems from their need for entertainment and companionship. However, the other races do not all see the Faerie Dragon the same. Many human communities see this Dragon as a pest or vermin to be dealt with. Most of the other humanoid species are either indifferent or love the Faerie Dragons.
Although considered boorish for their overall lack of a sense of humor, some of these playful tricksters began to live among humans, elves, and even dwarves. They were particularly fond of the amicable halflings, with whom they shared a great enjoyment of the lighter side of life, and the industrious gnomes, who were always tinkering with the most fascinating trinkets. Their size becomes their advantage in adventurer parties, allowing them to sneak through or rely on their newly learned magical abilities in infiltration and heist roles.
Faerie Dragon Traits
With their connection to the Fey Wild dampened Urbanised Faerie Dragons are weaker than their Wild Kin but their minds are unshackled, allowing them to learn more than they could before.Size
A typical Faerie Dragon is around 2 feet long and weighs in the area of 5-10 pounds around the size of a large house cat or a medium-sized dog. Due to your smaller size, you are able to use cover better. Treat 1/2 cover as 3/4 cover and 3/4 cover as total cover. Your smaller size does not affect your intelligence or wisdom; you are able to use different environmental items (boxes or large stones) as 1/2 cover. You can also occupy the same space as a tiny or large creature.
Faerie Dragons, like other dragons, allow you to change your shape into the of a human for up to 24 hours. However, the ability can only last 24 hours before needing a long rest to use again. Due to the smaller size of the Faerie Dragon, you are able to only shift into a child or equal to 4'6 height humanoid being.
Faerie Dragon Magic
You know the dancing lights, mage hand, and minor illusion cantrips and can cast them at least 2 per day before need for short rest. Additionally, you know the invisibility spell and may cast it once, targeting only yourself. Once you cast this spell, you may not do so again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Minor Telepathy
You can speak telepathically to any creature within 30 feet of you. The creature understands you only if the two of you share a language. You can speak telepathically in this way to one creature at a time.
Euphoric Breath
You can exhale a puff of euphoric gas at one creature within 5 feet of you. The creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw with a DC equal to 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature that fails its save cannot take reactions and must roll a d6 at the start of each of its turns to determine what it must do for that turn.
- On a roll of 1, the target moves in a random direction and takes no actions or bonus actions.
- On a 2-5, the target moves in a random direction.
- On a 6, the target behaves normally for the turn. This effect lasts for 1 minute or until it succeeds on a Wisdom saving throw at the end of its turn.
Once you use this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
Dragon
Your creature type is Dragon. You are immune to spells and effects such as hold person that specifically target humanoids.
Languages
You can read, write, and speak Common, Draconic, and Sylvan.
Age
Faerie Dragons mature earlier than most dragons, usually at around 5 years, although they are not considered "emotionally mature" (in a relative sense) until they are around 50 years old. They can live upwards of 5000 years.
Ability Scores
Due to the more social aspect of the urbanised Faerie Dragon, they play into their Fey aspects to charm the races they come into contact with. Strength is decreased by 1 while Dexterity is increased by 1 and Intelligence or Charisma increased by 2
Alignment
Faerie Dragons love playing tricks above pretty much anything else, but very rarely are they malicious. Most are chaotic, and usually lean towards good. Evil faerie dragons use their tricks for vicious purposes, often to cause grievous harm for their own amusement.
Darkvision
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
Camouflage
Your scales can shimmer with the colors of the rainbow, allowing you to blend into nearly any surrounding. You gain proficiency with Stealth Checks, and in addition, may turn invisible for one minute or less, with this ability recharging after a long rest.
Flight
As a dragon, you are able to fly with your own pair of wings. Your flight speed is 60, however, as a Faerie Dragon, your wings are much smaller. Your wings are one of the few things that you take pride in as a dragon. Your Fey magic makes your vanity one of your dominant personality traits-that and your humor and pretense to causing mischief wherever you go.
Your wings may be smaller than your otherkin and yet they can be just or more beautiful. Many Faerie dragons have wings like butterflies while others have more bat-like wings. Each set of wings have their own aesthetics, advantages, or disadvantages.
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