Homebrew Fae Species Details

Fae are a winged, magical people of otherworldly grace and beauty, usually found as rulers and leaders. They live in places of ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests or in silvery spires glittering with faerie light, where soft music drifts through the air and gentle fragrances waft on the breeze. The Fae love nature and magic, art and artistry, music and poetry, and the good things of the world.

Natural Beauty

With their unearthly grace and fine features, the Fae appear magically beautiful to humans and members of many other races. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females.

The Fae have beautiful wings often semi transluscent or slightly glowing. The wings come in many colors and textures (not feathered) depending on where the Fae is from. The Fae have no facial and little body hair. They favor elegant clothing in bright colors, and they enjoy jewelry and other kinds of pretty accessories.

Age

The Fae can live well over 1000 years, making them the oldest living race.

Woodlands to Realms

Most Fae used to reside in the Feywild in the thick woods. But over time, as they immigrated to The Main Material Plane, they created societies and sought out positions of power. The Fae are extremely cunning and intelligent, but their most apparent feature is their beauty.

Fae Names

Despite their long lifespan the Fae are seen as children until they are 18. On the day they turn 18 they undergo a secret trial in which they must succeed to be declared a fullblood Fae. Here they are given a name based on their personality, looks or skills.

 

Child Names: Phira, Farryn, Elin, Ciliren, Elas, Paeris, Arel, Safira

 

Family Names (yes there are only 4): Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring. 

Fae Traits

Your Fae character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of Fae refinement. Here are your traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2. Your Wisdom or Intelligence modifiers increase by 1. 

Age

Although the Fae reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the Fae understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An Fae typically claims adulthood at the age of 18 and can live to be 1000 years old.

Size

The Fae range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your flying speed is 20.

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.

Enthralling Beauty

You have expertise in the Persuasion skill.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Fey Step

You can cast the misty step spell once using this trait. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a short or long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.