Homebrew Fey Dog Species Details
Fey dogs are an energetic race of canine-like beings. Typically, the breeds reflect smaller dog breeds rather than large, as they better fit the whimsical nature of faerie. Oddly enough, their name is a misnomer. While they live in the realms of faerie, they aren’t true fae, but rather one of many kinds of animals uplifted by fae magic.
Few breeds are the adventurous sort, save for the rare few, as most tend to stay within their realms. This is either out of a fearful need for protection or phobia of the outside world.
Those who wander away from their home realms do so to learn about the many worlds around them. To these lone strangers, the world is full of new sights, sounds, and even smells! For fey dogs, this new life is one full of excitement wherever they go.
Despite their origins in the realms of Faerie, adventurous fey dogs are comfortable almost everywhere. Leaving behind their prejudice and fear, they adapt to new homes much like their non-sentient ancestors.
And just like their ancestors, they are quick to bond to other races that become friendly with them. While fey dogs aren’t always willing to obey and listen, they prove to be very faithful companions in the long run.
Fey Dog Traits
Race traits of the curios doggoAbility Score Increase
An ability score of your choosing increases by 2
Age
Age: Fey dogs become adults by age 10. Most live to around 40 or 50 on average.
Alignment
Alignment: Fey Dogs span many alignments and ideals. Their tendency toward loyalty and strong faith leads to lawful alignments being very common.
Size
Size: Like your ancestors, you are a small creature. Despite your size and debated cuteness, you are more than capable of holding your own. Being a small creature does have its disadvantages though, as per size rules.
Speed
Speed: Your speed is 25
Scent
Scent: You gain advantage on all perception rolls using a sense of smell. You do not gain advantage on checks using other senses.
Darkvision
Darkvision: Thanks to ages of adjusting to the night’s sky with canine kin, your race has the boon of contending with darkness. You treat darkness as if it were dim light and dim light as if it were bright light. Darkvision of 30ft
Language
Languages: You speak Common and Sylvan. You are able capable of speaking with any canine based species or race.
Fey Dog Actions
Bark- A creature within 15ft feet of you rolls a wisdom saving throw, if they fail they are frightened of you for the next minute.
Howl- All ally creatures 5ft around you receive the urge to battle, all may roll a [roll]1d4[/roll] to hit and deal [roll]1d4[/roll] psychic damage on hit.
Puppy eyes- A creature 5ft away must make a wisdom saving throw, if they fail they are charmed to you.
Dig- This action only refills once you enter a new area that has not been dug in, once you dig you roll a [roll]1d20[/roll] and you may receive an item of curiosity.
Wag- You suddenly feel the rush of fun as you gain +15ft movement. If you have bonus attacks you may use this action first then use those bonus attacks. All attacks crit on a 18-20.