Homebrew Fingel Species Details

Fingels are a subrace of Shroomfolk native to Fingelforf; the fungal forest of Perillithea. Their bodies range in all shapes and sizes, varying colours and all sorts of shroom types. At smaller sizes, the Fingels, much like the Shroomfolk, may have basic little arms with small thumbs and stubby digits. They would also have almost no legs at this point, just having basic feet. However, with larger Fingels, the body becomes more defined with lengthy lingering arms and legs like plant roots. On occasions, a Fingel can reach the point where the body becomes unnaturally muscular, if not shrivelled and decaying.

The Fungi of Perillithea

Fingels are basically humanoid mushrooms. They tend to fit in with the fungi growing in the wilderness around them, blending in well with their native land. Some almost look exactly like plants while unmoving while others have clear humanoid features. The difference between this race and the Shroomfolk is their connection to the Primeval Supreme, Apoteus the Florafather. The physical appearance of a Fingel varies from each individual. They can consist of different styled mushroom caps, a large variety of colours, some can glow in the dark or illuminate under certain lights, they can have extra (or be lacking in) limbs and so on.

Walking Toadstools

Much like other races in the Fantasy realm, Fingels reside amongst society with their own varying lifestyles and work ethics. Those who live within Fingelforf tend to become Fighters, Paladins and Clerics as they reach old age; feeling a great connection to religion and healing of biotic organisms. 

Those belonging to this race value family and friendship, often staying with their community or finding a new one altogether.

It is common to find a Fingel possessing any form of regenerative Magic, transfigurating abilities or chlorokinesis though variants and subraces as well as genetic dispersal can alter this.

The Ergosterolian Forest

Fingelforf is a region situated in the Western part of Perillithea, within the Oryn'Kall Continent, and is believed to have been blessed by the Primevals with affluent soils allowing the majestic inhibitors to rely on no trade. This land is filled with an abundance of trees, overgrown photoluminescent shrooms and valleys with bioluminescent blossoms. This continent is home to this specific race however it is not unlikely to find other plant-folk or adventurers residing here. Various wildlife also thrive within the Forest-Town.

The housing here can range between treehouses or actual stone or brick structures. Modern technology has made its way to this luscious town too. The Governors of the Forest consist of a council lead by Lady Agaricus, Gomphus Merulius and Etherush Fenberstein.

Pantheon Parents

The Fingels are descendants of the Surpreme Apoteus, worshiping and praising him and his mercy on their land. Cepheus and Ethera also have a hand in the refabrication of this land belonging to the mythic dwellers.

 

The Fingels value adventure, discovery and science. The Council is often seeking out new ways to enhance life for these plant-folk variants and the wildlife which surrounds them. It is common to find an Acolyte, Far Traveler, Hermit or Knight of this race. By nature, Fingels are curious and persistent, often looking for different ways to get things done. On occasion, they will venture out and witness what the world has to offer before returning with stories and offerings for their families. While uncommon, it's not rare to find a Fingel who values other worldly things and attend to unholy matters. 

Fingel Traits

All Fingels share certain Racial Traits with Plant-Folk and Shroomfolk. They also get original traits from their own kind.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity and Constitution score each increase by 1.

Age

In the first year of their life, Fingels are rooted onto bark or damp walls until they reach the phase where they can begin moving and growing on their own. They mature very quickly. Fingels can die of old age but live for an exceptionally long time if under the right conditions.

Allignment

Most adventurous Fingel are Lawful Neutral, preferring to follow the rules of nature first and foremost, while other Fingels behave as Chaotic Good or Chaotic Evil.

Size

Fingels can range between a couple inches and 8ft-9ft tall. Your size can be Small, Medium or Large. Walking speed is affected by size.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

Fingels can speak, read and write Common. Although there is no language for these folk, they can understand other Fingels who do not communicate by speech.

Squishy Shrooms

Your race's sponginess gives you an advantage against any physical force against you caused by your environment.This can include fall damage, bludgeoning damage from falling items and sharp objects in your vicinity. Melee or Ranged attacks and Spells do no apply.