Homebrew Fae Species Details
Physical Description:
While similar to humanoids in physical build, standing at around four to six foot tall, the fae are blessed with unearthly grace and beauty. They are exceptionally lean, toned and wiry, weighing in at 150 to 210 pounds. Their bodies mature by the age of 20 while they continue to age mentally until they reach 100. While they remain in the Feywild fae are immortal, seemingly capable of living as long as they are not mortally injured. Should they choose to enter the material plane, they can go through a 'settling period', between the age 20 to no later than 100, that will leave them in a weakened state for weeks, months, or even years. Many fae do not like the idea of being vulnerable while they undergo this readjustment and as such, most never undertake the journey into the material place. Should a fae choose to pass over, they are granted 1000 years to live outside the Feywild before they perish if they do not undertake the settling. The fae can travel to and from the Feywilds, when they return their ageing stops while in the Feywilds but resumes once they leave again.
Fae are adaptive creatures, taking on the best characteristics to fit their needs. As such, their appearance differs depending on the region they grew up in. This means skin colour can range from the palest white to the darkest of ebony. Their eye and hair colours seem to abide in the same colour spectrum as that of humanoids as well, with few exceptions found to have bright yellow, red or deep violet eyes. Their ears are long and pointed, a feat that no doubt provides support during a hunt. Their canines sit in their mouths, elongated and razor sharp and they possess claws which can be retracted at will.
Fae are very much in tune with nature and rely on their instincts when perceiving the world; their senses guiding them through the heat of battle and the intricacies of conversation. They are naturally charismatic creatures - from a young age, they are fun, wild and easy-going in nature. Their natural flair shows in a predatory elegance that imbues itself in every move they make.
Once mentally matured, some fae grow to be more calculated and quiet, shaped by a lifetime of experience. Others do keep fun and wild nature into adulthood.
It is not uncommon for young fae to have a bad temperament - their brash nature a result of the spectacular world they live in. Couple this with their elongated canines, animalistic instincts and retractable nails and you may find that a fae can be quite intimidating to many.
Relations
Fae are rare, and most other races go their entire lives never meeting a true Fae. This means that other races are unsure how to respond and react to the fae. This fact results in most fae being mistaken for elves. But depending on personality and looks others have a range of reactions. The pointed ears and elongated make fae appear intimidating to some. If the fae have a bad temperament others may feel that negative energy and be wary.
Religion
Fae follow Gaia, the Earth Mother. They revere her, not only as the mother of nature but its protector as well. Her teachings form the cornerstone of fae society; their beauty is to be admired, but they are a primal force - something to be reckoned with. They do not have any other deities and find the idea of having another one amusing. Some young fae may even go as far as to ridicule others for having them, considering those who believe they have otherworldly ancestors insane.
Fae Traits
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