Homebrew Elnofae Species Details

Background

Originating from the Feywilds, the elnofae are a race of humanoids with pointed ears, large feathered wings that spread from their upper back, and horns that protrude from their head. The shape of their wings are usually similar to the coloring of local birds from where they originate. An elnofae from the desert may have a similar feather pattern to that of a falcon, while an elnofae from the jungle may have a feather pattern similar to that of a macaw. They tend to live in small tribes and stay away from most civilizations, as their tribalistic ways turn them away from polished metals.

Predator and Prey

Ages ago, the elnofae had forest cities and grand monuments erected as a testament to their numbers, rivaling even the eladrin or dwarves. Unfortunately though, due to their aggressive nature in early history, they were hunted to near extinction. Groups formed specifically to hunt the elnofae, armed with silvered weapons which had proven especially effective against them. In the present day, very few people know what an elnofae even is, but most who do are descendents of brutal hunters still seeking to end what their ancestors had started.

Names

When the elnofae where in greater numbers, the more peaceful tribes tended to use adult elven names while the more warlike tribes tended to use tiefling infernal names. As their numbers began to dwindle, these two subcultures merged, resulting in their current day reclusive nature. Today, most elnofae tend to take either an adult elven name, or a tiefling infernal name, regardless of the current or past nature of their tribe.

As Adventurers

While most elnofae stay within the relative safety of their tribe, some seek out adventure and dream of seeing the world. Elnofae can be proficient rangers, able to use their flight and experience of the wilds to their advantage. They also tend to be druids, due to their connection to nature.

Elnofae Traits

It’s hard to make generalizations about an elnofae and their wings, but they all have the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

 Your ability scores each increase by 1.

Age

Elnofae age at the same rate as humans, but tend to live a bit longer.

Alignment

Elnofae usually tend toward a chaotic alignment.

Size

Elnofae are usually about 5 feet tall, but can range between 4 and 7 feet. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it was dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Part of Nature

You know the Druidcraft cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast entangle once per long rest. At 5th level, you can cast spike growth once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Language

You can speak, read, and write Common, Sylvan, and one other language of your choice.

Weight

Elnofae typically weigh between 90 and 110 pounds.