Homebrew Flithidir Species Details

Avian Fey - Flithidirs are small fey that embody the bright, chaotic nature of birds. They are slender and keen-eyed with feathery crests and feathered wings. Flithidirs are creatures of contrasts - loud and lively yet prone to moments of calm and wonder; bold and cocky yet easily startled; able to sing with breath-taking beauty or confuse their foes with ear-splitting noise.

Shapeshifters - Flithidirs are shapeshifters, able to change into birds or smaller humanoids, and they favour colourful clothes and adornments, even while shapeshifted. Relentlessly curious, Flithidirs often take the form of a bird when they encounter strangers, quietly following and studying the creatures. If the strangers are deemed safe and intriguing, the Flithidir approaches in a humanoid form to get better acquainted.

Easily Bored - Flithidirs tirelessly seek out new things. Some desire new experiences - songs and stories, unusual foods, and sudden discoveries - while others are more covetous, ceaselessly collecting objects they find interesting. Sometimes this greed manifests as a magpie-like desire for shiny things, but a Flithidir is also just as likely to be fascinated by items of a certain shape, texture or colour. When a Flithidir encounters someone who possesses a thing it wants, it may offer something in exchange - usually a splendid son or acrobatic display - or it may simply request the item with great charm, reacting with frustration or rage if the object is denied it.

Features

• You have a walking speed of 20 ft and a flight speed of 60 ft.
• You can transform into a bird, small humanoid or back into your true form at will.
• Depending on your form you can use your talons/beak to attack.
• You gain a +2 Bonus to your Wisdom Ability Score.
• You know Common and Celestial.
• When an enemy misses you, you can cast Vicious Mockery at them as a Reaction.
• You are a Medium Size creature.

 

Flithidir Traits

As a Flithidir, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing a Flithidir requires special consideration by your DM.

Shapeshifter

You can change into a bird, small humanoid or back into your regular form at will.

Mocking Retort

When a creature a Flithidir can see misses it with an attack, a Flithidir can cast Vicious Mockery at the attacker as a Reaction.

Ability Score Increase

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

Size

Flithidirs are about 3.5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 60 and 80 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 20 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 60 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armour.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.