Homebrew Yokai Species Details
Yokai are forest spirits originating from a far away land. They appear similar in form to humans with an exception to their pale skin, bright almost glowing eyes, pointed ears, and their white or silver hair. The most obvious characteristic that separates them from the mortals who's forms they mimic are the other worldly features they posses such as small horns or deer antlers.
Yokai Traits
As a yokai you possess a variety of traits being a form of spirit.Size
Yokai stand at roughly 5 to just under 6 feet tall and have slim builds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 2.
Darkvision
Hailing from forest regions Yokai 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 grey.
Spirit Senses
Being a spirit you have a deep connection to the dream and have some in depth sense of an individuals soul. You have proficiency in the Insight skill.
Languages
Sylvan is the language of the forest and is most commonly used by fey and druids.
Age
As a Yokai you are a spirit and live far longer than most races. Possessing an average lifespan of 200 years, although your kind doesn't adhere to a sense of childhood or adulthood rather a state of being.
Kitsune
A sub species of the Yokai that has obtained more fox like features and an affinity for fire.
Flame of the Kitsune
Harness the inner spirit of the Kitsune to release burning power. The target must make a 15 DC Constitution saving throw or take 2d8 burning damage on a fail and only half on a success.
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