Homebrew Felinae Species Details

We had a felinae come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and magic, and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was lazy, but when Delilah came around looking for a missing broach, she was out the door before I could blink an eye.

— Darvin Narthscore, innkeeper

 

Hailing from a strange and distant land, wandering Felinae are catlike humanoids driven by curiosity to collect interesting artifacts, gather tales and stories, and lay eyes on all the world's wonders. While no less agile, intelligent and wise as their larger Leonin counterparts, the Felinae's short stature and cute appearence leave them underestimated in the world of Markhan. Despite this, many have become well known adventure's, most prominantly through the use of their incredible magical prowess, which forms innately in most Felinae.

 

Wanderers of Markhan

Tabaxi hail from Tygros, a city that was teleported during the Cataclym to the continent of Markhan. As a last resort during the final battle between the felinae, leonin and the Farskaar Legion, the cities mages sacrificed the entire planet to move the city to the safety of a new home. Their arrival started the Cataclysm however, as the Farskaar Legion was able to follow their teleportation trail, and it was only through the cunning of their new allies in Markhan, and the innate felinae magical prowess which held back the demon horde. 

After the Cataclym, the felinae were not satisfied with a sedintary life.  While Tygros was their home, many chose to explore the wide open and new world of Markhan. Gifted with curiousity and wanderlust, the felinae felt compelled to wander far and wide. They usually spend their formative years travelling, seeking out stories, artifacts, and lore. As lovers of gems and other fine items, some felinae take to adventuring as a quick, if dangerous, path to wealth. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the felinae who remain in Tygros are never ignorant of the world beyond their home. 

Vibrant Expression

A felinae's energy and enthusiasm for living shines through every inch of his or her tiny body. Their fellow catfolk, the leonin, average at over 6ft, and have varying fur and body types. Felinae average slightly over 2 feet tall and weigh 20 to 35 pounds. Their furred faces are usually adorned with broad smiles, and their bright eyes shine with excitement. Their fur comes in a vast variety of different colors, and all felinae have their own unique pattern and body shape.

Delighted Dedication

As far as felinae are concerned, being alive is a wonderful thing, and they squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of their century of life. Humans might wonder about getting bored over the course of such a long life, and elves take plenty of time to savor the beauties of the world in their long years, but felinae seem to worry that even with all that time, they can’t get in enough of the things they want to do and see.

Felinae speak as if they can’t get the thoughts out of their heads fast enough. Even as they offer ideas and opinions on a range of subjects, they still manage to listen carefully to others, adding the appropriate exclamations of surprise and appreciation along the way.

Though felinae love jokes of all kinds, particularly puns and pranks, they’re just as dedicated to the more serious tasks they undertake. Many felinae are skilled engineers, alchemists, tinkers, and inventors. They are however most famous in Markhan for their magical prowess; felinae mages are renowned across the continent for their power, ingenuity and unique use of the magical arts. They’re willing to make mistakes and laugh at themselves in the process of perfecting what they do, taking bold (sometimes foolhardy) risks and dreaming large.

Felinae Names

Felinae love names, and most have half a dozen or so. A felinae's mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give them a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone else might or might not stick over time. Felinae names are typically variants on the names of ancestors or distant relatives, though some are purely new inventions. When dealing with humans and others who are “stuffy” about names, a felinae learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say.

Male Names: Alston, Alvyn, Boddynock, Brocc, Burgell, Dimble, Eldon, Erky, Fonkin, Frug, Gerbo, Gimble, Glim, Jebeddo, Kellen, Namfoodle, Orryn, Roondar, Seebo, Sindri, Warryn, Wrenn, Zook

Female Names: Bimpnottin, Breena, Caramip, Carlin, Donella, Duvamil, Ella, Ellyjobell, Ellywick, Lilli, Loopmottin, Lorilla, Mardnab, Nissa, Nyx, Oda, Orla, Roywyn, Rummy, Shamil, Tana, Waywocket, Zanna

Clan Names: Beren, Daergel, Folkor, Garrick, Nackle, Murnig, Ningel, Raulnor, Scheppen, Timbers, Turen

Nicknames: Aleslosh, Ashhearth, Badger, Cloak, Doublelock, Filchbatter, Fnipper, Ku, Nim, Oneshoe, Pock, Sparklegem, Stumbleduck

Felinae Traits

Your felinae character has certain characteristics in common with all other felinae.

Darkvision

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.

Felinae Cunning

You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Languages

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

Age

Felinae have lifespans equivalent to humans.

Size

Felinae are between 2 and 3 feet tall and average about 25 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Natural Illusionist

You know the minor illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.

Speak with Small Beasts

You can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.