Homebrew Crysfeline Species Details

I never saw fur with diamonds lined across it. Hard to think such a creature to be natural in this world. Clearly not just for looks either, those rocks can hurt!

— Mogar Theostone, Townguard found after encountering a Crysfeline Wanderer

 

 Born out of a fusion of beast and earth, Crysfeline are catlike humanoids which can grow natural crystal protrusions out of their bodies. They are know to be tough and viscous fighters, capable of using their natural crystals either as  natural weapons or armor.

A Living Curiousity

Most Crysfeline remain in the deep forests, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These members hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves.

However, not all Crysfeline are satisfied with such a life. Many seeking out the unknown  are compelled to wander far and wide. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the Crysfeline remain isolated but never ignorant of the world beyond their home. They keep the secret of their natural crystal mantles to themselves and will die in order preserve that secret.  

Hunted Heritage

The Crystal Protrusions are a rare occurring feature among the Crysfeline race. On occasion, it can show in adolescence, yet this can be dangerous. A "Mantle" not refined can often be unstable and too powerful for a younger bearer to wield. In such cases, those "Rough Cuts" are kept close to home to insure their safety.

  In most cases, the mantles can be transferred via ritual from one Crysfeline to another. It is a right of passage in which an elder's mantle is passed onto a chosen warrior to bear and protect. Such responsibility is seen as the highest honor and reserved for a chosen few. Many who choose to leave must be prepared for foreign races attempts to steal or scavenge it by force or from their remains. What was earned must not be taken easily by those whom are unworthy.

Wandering Wonders

Wandering Crysfelines are driven creatures, Their desire burns bright and they hold such passions close to heart. Any who bear a mantle carry themselves are proud heir to a long legacy. Even those whose are normal members carry their clan and their role with high regard.

Many strive to be masters or perfect their craft. This can be in combat, creative arts, hunting, or whatever scope catches their eyes or focus. As the those who bear a mantle, anyone can grow and build upon what has been built upon.

Crysfeline Names

Each Crysfeline is given a name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves clan history, and other esoteric factors. Crysfeline names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names.

Clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near the clan’s territory.

Crysfeline Personality

A Crysfeline might have motivations and quirks similar to an Orc or an Leonin with a similar background. You can use the following tables to customize your character in addition to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background. Keep in mind most have a strong tie to their clan; with the exception of those deemed exiles or steal the mantles in their possession.

Mantle's Features

  Each Mantle possesses it own unique abilities and can determine its own means of offensive, defensive or (in rare occasions) magical properties. Their appearance can vary base on family, experience and exposure to the elements.

1. Rough Cut

2. Blade Shard

3. Maul Shard

4. Spear Shard

5. Spell Shard

Crysfeline Traits

Your Crysfeline character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Crysfelines have lifespans equivalent to humans. They can live up to 100 years old while not suffering the fragility of old age. Rather their movements become more stationary.

Alignment

Crysfeline tend toward lawful or neurtal alignments, as they let instinct and logic guide their decisions. They are rarely evil, with most of them driven by honor rather than greed or other dark impulses. The few exceptions tending to be exiles faar removed form there clans.

Size

Crysfeline are taller on average than humans and relatively slender. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You have a cat’s keen senses, especially in the dark. 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.

Feline Agility

Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.

Languages

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

Earthen Arms

 The natural weapons of your mantle given you a natural weapon in combat. Your Mantles abilities can vary depending on its origin.