Homebrew Florii Tineae Species Details

Wings and Sensations

Florii Tineae are a very beautiful race, as their bodies come in all manners of colours and patterns. In their home, their colours are used to differentiate themselves, rather than names. They communicate with gestures and emotions, having a sort of empathetic connection with each other, as well as using their wings to communicate with vibrations. As such, their wings are very sensitive and can give them a sort of sixth sense. It can also be used against them by ill-doers, but among the Florii, touching another Florii's wings without permission is a very heinous offence.

Insect Idiosyncrasies

The peculiar parallels between the Florii Tineae and a standard moth are rather uncanny. The similarities transcend their appearance and extend into behaviours and instincts that have become part of their culture. An example of this is their rabid appreciation for shiny objects. They will often get distracted by the lustrous and glimmery. Due to this and their lack of understanding of ownership, some Florii steal. Their amiable nature quickly remedies that, and they are more than happy to pay for the goods that they desire.

Another bizarre quirk is their ability to convey ideas to others of their kind telepathically. Despite being capable of speech, they tend to communicate with each other with this power. When asked about this, many claim it to be a gift from the Fey. When using this gift, their antennae vibrate, leading to others speculating a more scientific answer to this ability.

Their strange speech patterns extend to their vocabulary when speaking orally. A Florii will often click their tongues to indicate emotion when talking. The clicks, known as ticks, mimic facial expressions and vocal tones. An example, instead of a wavering voice when a Florii is afraid, they will create rapid, high-pitched ticks. Instead of expressing anger, they will create low ticks, mimicking growling. Instead of laughter when happy, they will slowly tick to show contentment.

A large part of their culture consists of the foods that they eat. All Florii can survive happily on the light energy in the Undertow, called the Plari. When in the Undertow, they will feast on mushrooms and other local flora as a grand feast for celebrations, such as the Cavern Celebration. Florii will eat just about anything if they are in the mood, but they will mostly subsist off of the Plari, or anything approximating it. The closest abundant source to Plari in the material plane is moonlight, but since it isn't constant, Florii will eat during the day. 

If you were to ask a Florii what they fear most, a vast majority of them say they have a fear of being trapped. As most Florii are wayfaring people, a common phobia among their kind is forcibly to stay in one place for a prolonged time. When in enclosed spaces, a Florii will become very antsy or aggressive. In their culture, the act of confining someone inside a building or cave is the worst form of torture, and it should be used only as a last resort.

Nearly all Florii believe that ownership is temporary. After all, no one could own the world. No one could hold the sky or the sea. The idea of owning a permanent home baffles them. The thought of being limited to one place puzzles them. Why would someone want to be bound to one location?

Homelands

Florii Tineae are from a demi-plane known as the Undertow. It's a realm of ethereal water and lunar sparkles that dazzle and entrance those not native. The lands are populated with tiny critters and creatures, where massive mushrooms tower overhead and block the view of the cavernous roof of the plane. The Florii Tineae are the dominant species of the Undertow, but there are other species that decorate the landscape alongside them. The Florii feed off of the moonlight that dances inside the Undertow, eating the delicacies of their lands for enjoyment, rather than out of necessity.   

Florii Tineae Traits

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

Languages

You can speak Common and Sylvan, but you have difficulty reading and writing them.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 20 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armour.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score is increased by 1, and your Wisdom score is increased by 2.

Age

Florii Tineae reach maturity by age 20. They live for as long as they can subsist off of the Plari. Without it, they will wither in a matter of weeks.

Alignment

Florii Tineae culture is very passive and jovial, and in the material plane, they are very easily influenced by those around them. Your alignment is dependent on your surroundings, though it is typically good.

Size

Florii Tineae range from 4-6 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 90 and 130 pounds. Your size is Small-Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Due to your home in the Undertow, you have impeccable sight in the dark. You can see 200 ft. in pure darkness.