Homebrew Fey'ri Species Details

Fey'ri were not a true elven subrace. They were to elves as tieflings were to humans and tanarukks were to orcs. The fey'ri were the result of interbreeding between elves and tanar'ri in an attempt to strengthen the bloodline.

To be greeted with stares and whispers, to suffer violence and insult on the street, to see mistrust and fear in every eye: this is the lot of the Fey'ri. And to twist the knife, Fey'ri know that this is because a pact struck generations ago to strengthen their bloodline with the power of hellfire. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.

Abyssal Bloodline
Fey'ri are derived from Elven bloodlines, and in the broadest possible sense, the fey'ri resembled elves "the way tieflings resemble humans", but generally rejected the notion of elven resemblance as offensive, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Some fey'ri have large horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colors—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red, blue, or purple. Some fey'ri were not visibly different to elves at all, and some were raised amongst elves, some never knowing their true nature.

Self-Reliant and Suspicious Wanderers
Walking in two worlds but truly belonging to neither, Some Fey'ri live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching friends and loved ones age while time barely touches them. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as children. Many Fey'ri, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.

Lacking a homeland, Fey'ri know that they have to make their own way in the world and that they have to be strong to survive. The fey'ri would generally look negatively upon outsiders, but were respectful towards intelligence and skill. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a Fey'ri companions demonstrate that they trust him or her, the Fey'ri learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a Fey'ri gives someone loyalty, the Fey'ri is a firm friend or ally for life.

Fey'ri had a talent for the use of magic, and some would practice bladesong. Almost all fey'ri had the ability to change shape, which aided in concealing themselves in society. Other abilities varied, including producing flames, draining life, or resisting spells.

 

Fey'ri Traits

Your Fey'ri character has some qualities in common with elves and some that are unique to Fey'ri.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.

Age

Fey'ri mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 800 years.

Alignment

Fey'ri share the chaotic bent of their elven heritage. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. 

Size

Half-elves are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your elf blood, 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.

Mixed Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You also know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Alter self spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Hellish Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage and advantage on saving throws against spells attacks that target you.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and one extra language of your choice.

Elven Blood

Despite not be a subrace you are still considered elven.

Nightmarish form

Once per day for an hour you can transform to reflect your Abyssal ancestry.  Transformation takes full turn action and bonus action.  You grow fangs, horns, a tail and wings.  You gain a flying speed of 30 and full immunity to fire damage.