Homebrew Alfae Species Details
Alfae are a race that came about through the joint efforts of Kaivetor and Raishida. Some Alfae are born or gifted with innate gifts that tie them directly to a god, bringing about the subraces- Alfaeorna (VaniKairakis), Alfaerysta (KeoCharanai), and Alfaethera (FaiLakin), though some- the Alfaenixa, are born with no innate gifts and must establish a connection with a god on their own.
Alfae Traits
Hidden away deep within scattered woods, Alfae live and breath the wilderness.Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and a different ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age
Alfae mature at the same rate as humans, but can live for anywhere between 90 and 150 years.
Alignment
Alfae tend towards neutrality, with most Alfae simply trying to survive. However, the differing experiences and upbringings of each Alfae means that no alignment is unheard of for an Alfae.
Size
Alfae range from 5ft to over 6ft tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Darkvision
Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.
Languages
You speak, read and write Common and Alfaean.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30ft.
Appearance
Alfae have grey skin and slender bodies. While their hair and eyes can be of any colour, primary colours are seen as sign of a strong lineage, and colours such as blonde and brown are seen as a sign of impurity- most Alfae fall somewhere between these two extremes. Alfae have pointed, two pronged ears, with one prong stretching to the sky and the other to the ground- some have likened these ears to that of butterfly wings.
Child of the Woods
Having grown up in small villages closely intertwined with the wilderness surrounding them, Alfae have learned how to survive even when venturing away from these villages. You have proficiency in the Survival skill, and your proficiency bonus is doubled for any Survival check that you make.
Alfaeorna
You or one of your ancestors was gifted with horns by the Dragon god, VaniKairakis. These horns gift you with certain innate abilities based on an element of your choice, and act as a direct tie between yourself and your god.
Gift of the Dragon god
VaniKairakis has gifted you or one of your ancestors with horns. Choose an element; Darkness, Light, Fire, Nature, Water or Wind- the colour and shape of your horns are based on your choice. You gain resistance to the chosen type, and you gain additional damage based on this as well. Your horns act as a conduit for these abilities, so damaging or snapping off your horns may impact the quality of these abilities.
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Darkness |
Necrotic |
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Light |
Radiant |
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Fire |
Fire |
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Nature |
Poison |
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Wind |
Lightning |
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Water |
Cold |
Elemental Infusion
As an Action on your turn, and then as a Bonus Action on subsequent turns, you can infuse your weapon with the damage type of your element to do an additional 1d6 damage on top of your weapon damage. This infusion imposes concentration. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your Constitution Modifier (min 1) per long rest, and this can be maintained for no longer than one minute.
Alfaerysta
You or one of your ancestors was gifted with a crystal by the Crystal goddess KeoCharanai. This crystal is proof of your respect for nature and the creatures within it, and gifts you with certain innate abilities. Your crystal may be prominently shown on a part of your body, or may be buried beneath your skin. Your crystal will be no bigger than the size of the palm of your hand, and its colour varies between each Alfaerysta.
Touch of the Crystal
Your Crystal acts as a conduit between yourself and the wilderness around you. You gain proficiency with Nature and Animal Handling skill checks. You may find information coming to you that you have never before learned, such as the name of a plant that you have never before seen, this is the power of your crystal.
Nature's Ear
You gain the knowledge of the Speak with Animals and Speak with Plants spells, and can use each once per day without expending a spell slot.
Alfaethera
You or one of your ancestors was gifted with wings by the Phoenix god FaiLakin. Your wings may be any colour of the rainbow, and gift you with certain innate abilities. Your wings are ethereal, seemingly made out of energy, though cannot be retracted back in to your body.
Wings of a Phoenix
You have physical wings that are light and move easily in the wind. These wings are coloured brightly making them resemble flames, and cannot be retracted. You gain a flying speed of 30ft. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor. Though these wings may look as if they are made of flames, they will not set anything alight, and feathers may fall out and grow back over the course of your adventures.
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