Homebrew Volpe'sei Species Details

"We were told that a demon was hiding in the Moonshadow Hall. The mob grew quickly and soon torchlight filled the streets heading to the temple. They gathered outside yelling for the demon to show itself, but the priestess pleaded for them to disburse. I gathered a dozen of my best soldiers and we made our way there to quell the rabble. We pushed our way to the door of the temple and I ordered my men to secure the entrance. I asked the priestess how such a rumor got started. A man from the crowd kept yelling. "I saw it! The demon went inside! It killed my sheep and I chased it to the temple! It went inside, we must kill it!" I turned to the priestess and asked her to move aside. Myself and two others entered and split up to search the premises. I remember opening the door. The moonlight was pouring in the window and illuminated the half-naked woman sitting on the window sill. I can't remember how long I stood and watched her, as she sang and brushed her hair. The tune was haunting, but her voice was gentle and her eyes shined like an animal in the shadow. The trance was broken when my Sargent entered abruptly. The girl startled and turned to see us standing there, armed. She took one look in my eyes and I watched her transform into a silver fox with four tails that danced as she jumped to the window sill. We both stood in shock for a moment, then as she disappeared out the window we called for her to stop as we ran toward the escaping demon. She was gone. We interrogated the priestess and she told us a story of a creature born to the Goddess Selune that is not a woman or an animal."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         - Commander Linus Tolomont of Yhaunn

 

The Volpe'sei is a fey race that resembles a humanoid with the ears and tail of a fox. Hunters of the evils that plague the night, they are bound to serve the Moonmaiden. As beautiful as the heavens and as mysterious as the darkness itself. They respect all living creatures, finding pleasure in trickery and mischief. Bound to hold wayward servants of Selune in check and serve as guardians to devout followers. 

 Moon Glow

Volpe'seans are closely related to the Eladrin. Their true form is a larger than normal fox with silvery-blue or silvery-purple fur and has been known to have up to 7 tails. Blue to purple flames form rings that are around the neck area of the males and above the paws on females. When in their human form, they maintain their fox-like ears and tail. Their beauty is unparalleled and most races have both reverences and fears for their beauty and power. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females. They have silvery-blue to purplish hair that shimmers in the moonlight. Their eyes can be all shades of blue, purple, silver, or black. Their skin is as pale as the moon itself.

 Through Generations

Volpe'seans live between 1000 and 1200 years but are predominantly female. Males do exist but are rare. They mature at the same rate as humans. Since it is difficult at times for them to fit in with society, they have a tendency to act mischievously using trickery and deception to find where they fit in the world. They cherish the relationships that they make, often marrying and mating multiple times throughout their lifetime. Broods can range from 1-4 offspring. 

They are gifted spellcasters. Since they are dedicated servants to the Moon, they often take shelter in Temples of Selune or in homes of her most devout followers, but they have no issue taking shelter in the wild. Though they have a close relation to the elven races, they are often treated as a half-breed and shown less respect, usually being bundled in with other fey creatures. Volpe'seans do enjoy a home-cooked meal but are excellent hunters in their true form. 

 

 

 Heart of a Guardian, Mind of a Hunter.

Volpe'seans are very territorial and most don't travel far from the villages, towns, or cities that they begin to protect. They are not terribly social, but in larger populated areas that are infested with evil, multiple Volpe'seans will form a den or coven to guard their territory, or align with a local order of Selune. Those that find it difficult to settle in a singular location become nomadic hunters and forego mating to pursue a more adventurous ambitions. They are slow to trust outsiders, but very quick to fall in love with a strong mind and big heart. Since a large percentage of their race is female, they will normally find a mate from outside of their race every 100 years. They are very devout to their mate, loving no other as long as they live, and will give birth to one brood per mate. It is rare to mourn the loss of a mate if they die of natural causes, but in instances where their mate is taken from them early, Volpe'seans have gone into seclusion for decades or given in to the evils that they are sworn to fight.  

 

Volpe'sei Names

Volpe'sei are born in broods that normally contain 2-4 offspring, but instances of more have been recorded. The offspring names are normally altered versions of their mate's name. The mate is rarely present during the birthing or rearing of the young. A pregnant Volpe'sei usually seeks the seclusion of a den to protect the young from outside threats. Even if a coven has been formed, they prefer separation from other Volpe'seans. The young are born with a single tail and cared for until their 4th year where they emerge and rejoin society. Until their 8th year, they are taught socialization through transformation, how to guard their territory, and hunt for food. They are then prepared to leave the den to start their search for their own territory. The weakest of the brood will stay with the mother forming a coven or accepting to the coven. This journey to find territory is known as Ascension.

Female names:  Adani, Beniihe, Dahiki, Manahime, Pakari, Sakura, Yui

Male names: Akio, Boton, Drokamu, Kamimaru, Rogu, Satori, Zenko

Volpe'sei Traits

Volpe'sei share certain racial traits as a result of their fey ancestry.

Ability Score Adjustments

Your Dexterity score increases by 1, your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Strength score is decreased by 1.

Age

Volpe'sei mature at the same rate as humans but live up to 1200 years.

Moonlight Trance

Volpe'sei recovery needs are directly related to the lunar cycles. In the 3 days surrounding the full moon, they recover naturally and do not sleep. This is called The Hunter's Hour. On the contrary, in the 3 days around the new moon, they need to sleep for 12 hours to fully recover from a day's activity. For all other days, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is “trance.”) While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Size

Volpe'sei are about the same size and build as Elves. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet in human form and 45 feet in true form.

Darkvision

Thanks to your fey heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Languages

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

Faerie Form

Once per day you can revert back to your true form. While in this form your movement speed is 45 feet. While in your human form your otherworldly beauty gives you an advantage on Deception and Persuasion checks.

Moon Magic

You are an innate spellcaster, Charisma is your spell modifier. at 1st level, you can create fire and the flame is bluish purple. At the 3rd level, you can cast Charm Person once per day without expelling a spell slot.