Homebrew Enenra Species Details

“They are very rare. Born in special instantances from the smoke of a bonfire. No one is quite sure how.” Kolvar said softly. His knowledge was faint and long since aquired. "Enenra are even harder to come by. Extremely reclusive creatures." Hardly anything has been known about them.. until now."

 

Enenra used to mainly reside in bonfires, known to take a human shape or form once they ventured out. It used to be foretold that Enenra could only be seen by the pure of heart, wishing to be undisturbed so only revealing to those who they deemed were of good natured intent, and whom they didn’t find bothersome.

Mistaken to be demons or beings of darkness and smoke, most known legends of these beings depict two types of enenra; those born purely as enenra, and the extremely more rare type that are humans who have died and were reborn as enenra. Despite there being hardly any different between the two, pure enenra tend to look down upon those revealed to be dead humans reborn.

Most enenra live spread apart, as they are rarely seen by anyone other than their own kind, sometimes going various years without seeing one of their own. There are the occasional pure enenra who want to explore, as some tend to become bored with simply existing and seek adventure, however, those who venture out typically are dead human reborn enenra.

Slender and Graceful

Enenra can take a human form and live outside of flame, but due to their natural smokey form they must refuel themselves with more smoke. This is typically done by keeping fire materials on them, getting themselves more smoke through campfires, torches, or in some cases smokey vices that those who were once human might have succumbed to.

With their humanoid form made by condensing their smoke entirely into their human form, their replicated skin can range from nearly any shade of grey. Their humanoid appearing forms are typically shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just nearly 6 feet— if they’re lucky. Those who take larger sizes generally get more tired than others as it takes energy to keep their human form condensed. They are more slender than humans, weighing less than 100 pounds to maybe just over 100 pounds. Males and females are about the same height and weight, typically just for convenience as they can choose their humanoid features as they please. Most, however, stick to one humanoid appearance their whole lives, as it is more simple to handle, and eventually becomes second nature.

Though they can hold a human appearance, they cannot change the colors of their humanoid look, though enenra  color schemes may vary based on the conditions of the bonfire they were born in. Their natural form is one of a smoking apparition of various size, of which is usually fueled by their smoke source.

A Timeless Perspective

Enenra can live almost as long as they ever wish to, being born of only smoke and only needing such to survive. Most live for thousands of years in solitude, being sure to never interact with other creatures to stay safe. Though these creatures need little to survive, they are easily killed. Enenra must stay away from water, as the substance pulls the smoke out of them as it passes through them. Regaining smoke can replenish them, but too much water and they will completely dissipate into nothing. Though they can handle the cold, they usually feel much more drained as being in too low of temperature can start to suck the smoke out of them. Because of this, it is very rare for those who aren’t enenra to come across one. Those who do dare to venture out and risk the consequences typically try to repel this effect by often forming large bonfires, using the large amounts of smoke as fuel.

Across the Board

Though hardly any have ever met enenra, it is common to hear in stories about them that they are fairly neutral creatures, as most enenra are content with solitude and can go their whole lives purposefully attempting to never see another soul. Most enenra are self serving, but can lean any direction depending on their goals. Some simply want adventure to dispel their boredom, others may simply want to learn about whatever they can with their time. Some might have goals based on the encounters they have, craving vengeance or simply justice. Their wishes vary as much as they do.

Enenra can live anywhere, though they are mainly found in drier and warmer climates, as they are repelled to the cold and commonly killed by rain. Though it’s risky, they can venture anywhere if they have a way to take cover or refuel themselves.

 

 "The Enenra have kept themselves a mystery-- if they even exist." 

Enenra Names

Enenra are considered children until they declare themselves adults, yet with their lifespan being either fairly short or rather extended by their cautiousness, some may declare themselves adults around when humans would mature— especially those who were human before they were reborn. Pure enenra generally declare themselves adults after their first century, others wait until longer with the goal to have a lengthy lifespan. Despite this, enenra simply chose when to give themself a name of their own desires. Some go their whole lives without choosing a name, while some simply choose their name when they first are born. Most choose names based on what they know about themselves, others simply find something they like and name themselves after such. Some enenra may take on new names at various points in their life. Since enenra have no real gender, most that take humanoid forms typically just take on the features of their preference. Though some may choose to take on more masculine or feminine features, most enenra names are just picked themselves and there for can be nearly anything. They usually do end up being traits they find they have, any of various forms of nature, etc.

Child Names: Akio, Itsukie, Kenji, Rikua, Aokie, Asae, Habikia, Chikao, Kaito, Enmei, Gichi, Kota, Ahmyaj, Chiasa, Moriko, Okimi, Umi, Kumiko, Seina, Rai, Shoko, Shinobu, Wakumi, Jine, Rena, Mitsue, Kyoa, Kinei, Seikoa, Naoei, Masae, Kosuei, Ichigo, Kana, etc.

Male Adult Names: Minatei, Soutao, Kamayei, Hisatoi,  Chimone, Daido, Eitoa, Fumihiroe, Ryo, Hakaku, Hayate, Marisej, Keitaro, Masao, Junichiro, Kagej, Ruis

Female Adult Names: Akanej, Mastumi, Kokouro, Nozomia, Chizuei, Danujas, Hotarua, Katsuroi, Fumako, Shynahe, Hoashiko, Kaigome, Kazana, Makairae, Makotoa, Okemias, Sadae, Sakurai, Tatsuoe, Tamashini

Gender Neutral Names: Sanaj, Akiara, Chiharua, Danujae, Doia, Hitomue, Japanai, Jona, Kohaku, Maki, Sanyue, Subarus, Yukae

Enenra born of the same campfire consider themselves to be siblings, though it is extremely rare. What is even more rare is enenra born of the same flame. In the off chance that two enenra are born of one flame, they consider themselves twins, and it is the only instance known that enenra will stay together at all costs. These enenra typically give themselves a family name, and use it as mortals do with surnames. They often have to agree on the name, but it is usually based around the conditions of the situation, something the two both liked and were fond of, or it was born of a trait they share, but more often than not it is based around where they were born.

Family Names (Common Translations): Satou (forest aid), Nishimura (west of the village), Ono (small field), Takeda (field of soldiers), Tani (in the valley), Wantanabe (across the area), Okumura (inside the town), Yamaguchi (mouth of mountain), Abea (born multiple—again), Yukimura (snow village)

Subrace

Past humans who died and were reborn as enenra are born with nearly the same traits as all enenra. Their only difference is due to their human last life, they are able to take on a more accurate human appearance, often taking on an enenra version of similar appearance to that of their past life’s form.

Enenra Traits

Your enenra character has a variety of natural abilities and flaws, the result of their make up.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Enenra are born of smoke, but typically reside in fires and torches until they are stronger — if they end up deciding  to even partially take a humanoid form. Among them it has always been known that an Enenra is not considered an adult until they are a century old. Among the rare few of the smoke creatures who venture out into whatever adventures they might find themself on, it’s often heard of that Enenra tend to die much younger.

Enenra can live as long as a few hours or a millennia. Despite being easily killed, as long as an Enenra are replenished with smoke, it has been found that they will at least remain alive. Though many chase after this theory and have continued to prove it right in doing so Enenra are rare, and of those that are born half may be born in hazardous weather, climates, and more, and soon after die a quick death after a short lived life due to mere circumstance and inexperience.

Size

Enenra range from under 5ft to juse barely 6 feet tall if they are lucky. They are typically smaller to expend less energy supplying condensed smoke for bigger humanoid forms. You can choose between Small or Medium size.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Your base floating speed is 50 feet.

Flame Sight

From the flames is the smoke, and then sometimes the Enenra. It is unusual for an Enenra to not be born with single flames held captive within their eyes. You can see up to 60ft in normal darkness as if it were being brightly lit to you.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Fire Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed and grappled, and you are resistant to fire damage.

No matter the circumstance you take damage from contact with water unless there is a smoke inducing fire burning within 15ft. of you.

Smoke Support

No matter where you are, if there is a smoke inducing fire or flame, be it wood or hand held pipe, you slowly regain hit points as long as you are within 15ft. of this flame.

 

At 5, 10, 15, and 20th level this automatically increases by 10ft.

To determine regained hit points, chose a sided die that would most closely represent the size of the flames — 1d4 flame being similar in size to that of a candle flame, all the way to a 1d20 being similar in size to a monstrous bonfire, and add it to that of 1 of your hit di(ce). For each level gained add another hit die. Ex.) Level 2, 2d#.

If you have the proper materials and the situation counts for it, you can find even higher sided die.

Smoke Search

Enenra don't need to sleep, but refuel your smoke by being within 5 feet of a fire actually emitting smoke for 4 hours a day. This can be done as simply as remaining by a campfire, but it must be done to properly regain energy. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Enrian. Enrian is often naturally spoken lower and smokey, with subtle intonations and fluid grammar. Unknown to most, Enenra literature consists of stories written in the cracks of the logs they learned to read, as the logs are their homes. Most enenra read the cracks of the logs when they’re born, often believing the universe to have given them their destiny in the groves, and act as they deem necessary to follow this destiny.