Homebrew Feybear - Tranquil Species Details

These Feybears are incredibly rare, being sparse in population and choosing isolate themselves up in the Blossom forests at the foot of the mountainous regions. I really can't give much insight into their ways of life other than understanding they are some of the most spiritual creatures ever encountered; they sit for days at a time meditating and focussing on introspection. Whatever they look to achieve with this, one thing is for certain, they are the most in tune with the fey and celestial energies that gave life to the world.
What I did not expect was the ferocity at which they are able to defend their sanctums and elders when they feel threatened. I would advise caution when attempting to interact with these hermits and outlanders.

— Amelie De'laxis; Natural Historian of the Arq'Helian Institute of the Living World

Feybears tend to keep to themselves unless absolutely necessary, crafting their homes directly into the landscapes often in great forest trees, caves or into the hillsides. Some more adventurous and open minded Feybears explore the benefits of science and technology but for the most part they have a natural spiritual existence. Supposedly great healers and herbalists, many travel to seek aid and alternative medicine them.

Natural curiosity

Feybears are only around 3 feet tall but vary in stature depending on their conclave. Because of their comparatively small size, even compared to smaller races like gnomes, they prefer hiding and are naturally shy. The Feybear curiosity in wandering creatures leads them to be quite observant. All Feybears share similar markings on the face and ears, where the fur is lighter. Some conclaves have more pronounced tails and each has their own markings and distinct fur colour, but characteristically all Feybears have entrancing obsidian eyes which are said to enamour those who stumble across them.

Spiritual Beings

Not a lot is known about the Feybear conclaves, other than the fleeting stories told by travellers or the sparse few who venture into towns and cities. What we do know is that their societies are largely based around an elder, who acts as their spiritual leader. Each conclave has their own spiritual path and innate magical abilities, but there is no hostility between them; if anything there is a deep kinship where they understand the symbiotic relationship to work for the betterment of each other

 

Feybear Names

Feybear names are reflective physical traits that uniquely identify them, with spiritual names often based around their fur markings or otherwise. Feybear given names are based off their skills and position in their conclave, which acts as their family name and are adopted once they reach adulthood.

Spiritual Names: Longtail, Whitebrow, Greyback, Bigpaw, Shortstride, Twostripe, Redpatch

Given Names: Lightfoot, Keeneye, Swiftclaw, Slowmind, Silvertongue, Defthand, Irontooth

 

 

Feybear - Tranquil Traits

Your Feybear character has certain characteristics in common with all other Feybears.

Ability Score Increase

Feybears have many different roles in their conclaves ranging from hunting parties to crafters and builders. You can increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 2.

Age

Feybears age rapidly in their youth, reaching adult maturity but around age 8. Given their relative seclusion from society is unknown exactly how long they live for, but there have been instances of elder Feybears living upwards of 200 years.

Alignment

Feybears tend to be neutral, often choosing to stay out of the affairs of society with a preference for a more natural existence in the wilderness. Those who tend towards lawful alignments are the likely the ones who venture into science and engineering and spend a higher amount of time travelling and trading. Chaotic Feybears tend to fall into mischievous rebels disguising themselves as urchins to and are au fait with petty theft - in incredibly rare cases of evil Feybears lean towards highway robbery and violence as a means to survive.

Size

Feybears are around 3 feet tall and average about 30-60 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking and climbing speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to a hunter gatherer society in their conclaves, 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.

Beastkin

Feybears are innately descended from the Ursus species, but are gifted with innate fey magic. Feybears have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts. They can understand the meaning of your words, and you are able to understand the literal meaning of their response and intent.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan inherited from you Fey essence, and an additional language learned from the surrounding communities.

Spiritual being

Tranquil Feybears are the rarest of the Feybear conclaves both in number and density; Tranquil conclaves are typically secluded up in the forests at the foot of mountainous regions and where other conclaves have plentiful populations, the Tranquil conclaves to date have never numbered more than 20 or so. These Feybears hold the closest connection to their fey origins and with that comes an affinity for understanding the fey and celestial influences on the world around them. Never seen in urban society, exposure to these sages and shamans is only ever at the behest of those dedicated to finding guidance.


Tranquil Feybears gain the following benefits:

- You gain a +1 to your Wisdom score
- You gain proficiency in one Wisdom, Intelligence or Charisma based skill
- You can cast the Guidance cantrip. Wisdom is your spell-casting modifier for this spells