Homebrew Fae Species Details

VORIN RACED THROUGH THE MEADOW, WINGS
buzzing loudly as the forest creature grew quite.
Something was wrong, he could sense it, an intruder
in the sacred grove. His color shifted suddenly, now
camouflaged with the surrounding foliage. Whoever was
despoiling the land would feel the sting of the fae this
day; of this, Vorin was sure.

Fae consider themselves to be nature’s guardians.
They call swamps, glades, and many other places in
nature home. The fae tend to be reclusive, avoiding any
unnecessary interaction with the “big folk” if it can be
helped. Fae are very territorial and have no respect for
those who would defile their land.
When anyone or anything encroaches on their land
the fae are quick to respond, the first warning often
pleasant and friendly, the second if not headed is
followed by stinging pricks and burning poisons. One
should respect fae land unless you wish to gather their
ire.

A Budding Mind
Fae are a lithe and nimble race, reaching heights of 1
foot and weighing up to 5 pounds. They have varying
degrees of chitinous plate covering their body, with their
face and arms typically free of this plating. Their chitin
and flesh like the wilderness they defend comes in an
array of colors. Antenna often sprouts from their crown
which comes in varied lengths.
Fae have no reproductive organs with which to
identify what gender they are, the only evident factor
being the breast like protrusions some females have
which vary in size, making it difficult to use even that as
an identifier. Additionally, their facial structure can be
used in identifying them to a degree, this is not always
accurate either as males can have delicate features.
Fae society does not have a viewpoint on sexuality, the
concept is strange to them. They choose a mate based
solely on how they feel about one another.
The Blossoming
Fae have a unique reproduction cycle. Once a year they
undergo a ritual called the blossoming, during this time
the fae go into hiding for a month. During this time, the
fae who have coupled craft a cocoon and pour their
essence into it. Eventually the chrysalis burst open as
the blossoming nears its end, giving birth to a new fae.
During this time of year, the fae are very aggressive
to anyone or anything coming into their territory and
will often attack on sight. Most creatures will avoid fae
territory knowing that any encroachment will be met
with aggression. Some brave, or foolish poachers will
try to use this to their advantage knowing the fae are not
out in as large of numbers.
The First Chrysalis
As Hekodris wandered the new world mending the
land he realized that no matter how much he repaired,
destruction would find the land again in time. Hekodris
spent many years pooling is arcana into a cocoon he
plucked from a felled tree as he traveled the world. No
longer did he have the ability to sculpt life on a whim,
sealed away was that with his true power, but he
believed that given enough time and using what nature
provided him, their may yet be hope.
One day as Hekodris began to replant a grove the
sound of something splitting stopped him. Moments
later the familiar cocoon around his neck split wide and
strange little creatures emerged. Hekodris cradled them
in his hand and smiled, he was right, nature always
finds a way. Hekodris taught them to care for the land
and dubbed them fae, natures guardians.
A Sharp Stinger
The fae are ferocious fighters despite their stature. They
tend to make their armaments from natural sources, but
have been known to trade for metal weapons, or take
sewing needles, pockets knives and other such things
to repurpose into weapons. Fae will often wear leather
armor, or light metal pieces if it suites them, as anything
more is difficult to maneuver in.
The fae know how to make the most out of their small
weapons, and will strike at vulnerable areas such as the
eyes, the neck, and tendons. However what makes them
truly deadly is their penchant for coating their weapons
in all manner of poisons.
Fae are some of the best poison crafters in the world
with their vast knowledge of nature and its toxins. Not
all fae poison is deadly, the most common one being a
sedative to put trespassers to sleep and relocate them.

The truly vile poisons are used sparingly and only for
true threats to their home.
Fae are also known to breed and train large wasps
and bees to use as mounts and beasts of burden. Fae
will sometimes sell their vespa to be used as guardians
or mounts to other small races. Some of the “big
folk” will barter for or capture the vespa, using them
as fighting creatures in gambling dens. Fae would not
willingly allow their vespa to be used in such a way and
are quick to seek retribution on those that would do so.

Caring and Compassion
Fae will be in friendly standing with local villages, aiding
them at times, as long as the village respects the land
and takes no more than they need. It is not uncommon
for some fae to venture out into the world, to find new
places in need of their help, and to enlighten people to
the ways of the land, teaching them to respect it.

 

Fae Names
Once a fae enters the world their parents give them
a name. The name is a keepsake, a sign of love gifted
them by their parents. The name will commonly be an
amalgamation of their parents names.
Male Names: Alberik, Brokith, Durin, Eitri, Fafner,
Oberon
Female Names: Alreada, Crysila, Dollcina, Falinn,
Oralla, Shaylee, Luna
Family Names: Bramblethorn, Brightember, Hailvine,
Lightbark, Reedbender, Sharpthorn, Windleaf
Fae Traits
Your fae character has a number of things in common
with other fae.
Ability Score Increase. Your dexterity score increases
by 2. Your Wisdom or Charisma score increase by 1.
Age. A fae reaches adulthood at the age of 10 and live
to be about 100 years old.
Alignment. Most fae are chaotic neutral and tend
towards good. Fae wish only to protect nature and its
denizens above all else. If they can avoid getting involved
in the conflicts of others they will. When provoked fae
respond like angry hornets, vicious and unrelenting.
Size. Fae grow between 6 inches and 1 foot tall,
weighing up to 5 pounds. Your size is tiny.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 15 feet.
Flight. You have a fly speed of 30 feet and can hover.
To use this speed you can’t be wearing medium or heavy
armor.
Fae Weapon training. You are proficient with lances,
spears, and halberds. Your treat lances, spears, and
halberds made for your size as finesse weapons.
Color Shift. Your shifting pigmentation lets you
blend easily with your surroundings. You can attempt
to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by
foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural
phenomena.

Fae Fire. As an action you can emit bioluminescence
from your wings. You shed bright light in a 5-foot radius
and dim light for an additional 5 feet.
Natures Gift. You know the druidcraft cantrip. Once
you reach 3rd level you can cast the animal friendship
once per day as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th
level, you can also cast the spike growth spell once per
day. Wisdom or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for
these spells.
Silent. You have proficiency with Stealth.
Languages. You can speak, read and write common
and Sylvan. Fae are very expressive when speaking.
Their skin will flash in colorful patterns and their
antenna will dance around rhythmically denoting feeling
and emphasis.

 

Fae Traits

Your fae character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of protecting nature

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Your Wisdom or Charisma score increase by 1.

Age

A fae reaches adulthood at the age of 10 and live
to be about 100 years old.

Alignment

Most fae are chaotic neutral and tend
towards good. Fae wish only to protect nature and its
denizens above all else. If they can avoid getting involved
in the conflicts of others they will. When provoked fae
respond like angry hornets, vicious and unrelenting.

Size

Fae grow between 6 inches and 1 foot tall,
weighing up to 5 pounds. Your size is tiny.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 15 feet.

Flight

You have a fly speed of 30 feet and can hover.
To use this speed you can’t be wearing medium or heavy
armor.

Fae Weapon Training

 You are proficient with lances,
spears, and halberds. Your treat lances, spears, and
halberds made for your size as finesse weapons.

Color Shift

Your shifting pigmentation lets you
blend easily with your surroundings. You can attempt
to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by
foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural
phenomena.

Fae Fire

As an action you can emit bioluminescence
from your wings. You shed bright light in a 5-foot radius
and dim light for an additional 5 feet.

Nature's Gift

You know the druidcraft cantrip. Once
you reach 3rd level you can cast the animal friendship
once per day as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th
level, you can also cast the spike growth spell once per
day. Wisdom or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for
these spells.

Silent

You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.

Languages

You can speak, read and write common
and Sylvan. Fae are very expressive when speaking.
Their skin will flash in colorful patterns and their
antenna will dance around rhythmically denoting feeling
and emphasis.