Homebrew Elferna Species Details

Infernal & Elven Bloodline

Elfernas are descended from Elf bloodlines: to Elves, they resemble Infernals, whereas to Infernals, they resemble Elves. They're around the same height as both parents, ranging from under 5 feet to about 6 feet tall, and weighing between 100 and 180 pounds, with men being slightly taller and heavier than women. 

Elfernas do not grow hair on their faces or bodies, but they do have hair on their heads (sometimes - but rarely - on their tails). They also have huge horns that can be curled like a ram's, straight and tall like a gazelle's, or spiral upward like an antelope's. They have thick tails that are the same length** as they are in height, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. 

Elferna skin tones and features fall somewhere between their infernal and elf parents, resulting in a range of colors and patterns that is much more pronounced than that seen in either species - but mainly hues of red. They have the eyes of their elven ancestors, which are like pools of liquid gold or silver, but they may also have solid-colored eyes with no noticeable sclera or pupil, such as black, red, white, silver, or gold.

**If your height is 4ft your tail base length is 4ft. You can add or reduce your tail by 1ft in length if you so choose to. MAX: tail length 7ft. 

 

Nomad

Elfernas do not have their own territory, but they are accepted in elven forests and prefer to hide in the shadows of human cities. They tend to live in enclaves with other minority groups, where they are viewed with more dignity and by people who recognize that they are a part of two worlds.

Some elfernas tend to be alone, working as trappers, foresters, hunters, or explorers in the wilds and only visiting civilization on rare occasions. They, like elves, are guided by the wanderlust that comes with age. They are hesitant to trust someone who claims to be a friend, but when an elferna's companions show that they trust him or her, the elferna learns to reciprocate. And if an elferna has shown another loyalty, the elferna becomes a lifelong friend or ally.

 

Elferna Names

Elferna names are divided into three groups. As if to emphasize that they don’t really fit into either society, elfernas raised among elves often take eleven names, while some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that represent their fiendish heritage. elfernas seeking a position in the world take on a name that represents a virtue or other idea, and then attempt to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.

Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai

Female Infernal Names: Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta

“Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary

Elferna Traits

Your elferna character has some qualities in common with elves and infernal some that are unique to elflings.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 1, Charisma score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

Elfernas mature at the same rate as humans and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 180 years.

Alignment

Elfernas may not be born with a proclivity for evil, but many of them end up there. They respect both personal freedom and artistic expression but show little desire for followers or love for leaders. They despise regulations, resent others' requests, and can be unreliable, or at the very least unpredictable. Whether they are evil or not, many elfernas have an individual existence that leads them to a chaotic alignment.

Size

Elfernas are about the same size and build as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall (in adulthood). 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.

Fey Ancestry

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

Hellish Immunity

You have immune to fire damage.

Infernal Legacy

You know the thaumaturgy and alter self 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 darkness 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.

Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Infernal, and Elvish.