Homebrew Faeryshyn Species Details

Faeryshyn

We do not know much about the origin of this race. Presumably, the first Faeryshyn (Faries) were the result of fey, raw and powerful magic and – most likely – interaction with humans. Compared to humans, Faeryshyn are slightly shorter, ranging from five to six feet in height. They usually are of slender build, they have insect like wings (like a dragonfly) and have hollow bones to decrease their weight. Their ears are often slightly pointed, but much less so than with the Elves. Skin tones range from pale to dark brown, depending on their home region. But for the wings and ears, most Faeryshyn could pass for fragile humans.

Hidden Away

Most Faeryshyn tend to stick to their own, as they made unpleasant experiences in the past when getting into contact with other races. Therefore, the Faeryshyn are a secretive bunch. If possible at all, they tend to avoid contact with anyone at all – except for a few more adventurous types. Though Faeryshyn know about the concept of money, but they prefer trading in favors, exchanging services or barter trade.

Savoring Life

Faeryshyn know a lot about nature, creatures and magic and – despite their reclusive way of living – languages. They like art, knowledge and all things beautiful. They consider life a gift of the gods, which has to be relished and enjoyed. Therefore, Faeryshyn might enjoy the looks of flowers, a plentiful forest, the graceful flight of birds, the smell of flowers, the taste of good food, talks with friends and anything that makes themselves and others glad. They savor the freedom to live their lives like they prefer to and to go wherever they please.

Not all Faeryshyn are good creatures. There are some mischievous or even spiteful creatures amongst them, though those tend to become outcasts or select banished sub-tribes and most of the time are the exception to the rule.

Fey Gifts

Due to their origin, most Faeryshyn seem to have good senses and most of them enjoy the ability to do something particularly well. They are creatures of instinct, impulse, and curiosity.

Faeryshyn Names

Faeryshyn name themselves according to gender. Some of these names may be:
Male: Ash, Astrayon, Birch, Bolero, Cabal, Dew, Edgal, Elaton, Fike, Gale, Ivos, Kardeiz, Leopold, Mesogea, Quill, Traidy
Female: Aisling, Andala, Aoife, Cassiopeia, Dhalia, Fleury, Iola, Jenila, Lily, Magrite, Mina, Misty, Nefrie, Oona, Roosan, Rose, Ryma, Sawsaan, Sinead, Sunny, Tourmaline, Tsigani, Vignette, Wren
While many Faeryshyn content themselves with a single name, they use clan or tribe names to differentiate between individual Faeryshyn. Such clan or tribe names may be one of the following: Blacksmoke, Brightbark, Darkmeadow, Daylily, Earthwalker, Emberglow, Forestpool, Ivyfield, Morningdew, Nightbreeze, Riverbrook, Rockslide, Springwell, Stonemoss, Summerwind, Sunspark, Windweaver

Faeryshyn Traits

Your Faeryshyn character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2. You can chose to increase your Charisma, Intelligence or Wisdom score increases by 2 or two of those by 1. Your Strength and Constitution scores are reduced by 1 and you can raise those two stats to a maximum of 18.

Age

Faeryshyn age at a slower rate than humans. Five human hears roughly compare to three Faeryshyn years.

Alignment

Faeryshyn like living free and independent. They gravitate toward being good, but some have mischievous or even devious streaks and enjoy causing dismay.

Size and Weight

Faeryshyn range from 5 feet to 6 feet in height. You are built delicately and slender. Your size is Medium. You can determine your height and weight randomly:

Height = 4 feet 11 inches + 2d6 inches

Weight in pounds = 100 + (3d6)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you cannot be wearing medium or heavy armor, and your clothes or light armor need to be specially designed to accommodate your wings. You cannot carry much more than your own weight when flying.

Fey

Your creature type is fey, rather than humanoid.

Fey Ancestry

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

Proficiencies

You have proficiency in the Nature and Survival skills, and one additional skill of your choice.

Fey Gift

You gain one feat of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Sylvan, and one other language of your choice.