Demi-Fae
Whether found in scattered throughout the Feywild or hidden among humans in the Material plane, demi-fae are often in search of power and curiosities. Their prolonged life leaves them hungry for novelties and their inferiority to true fae leave them hunting for anything that will grant them power.
Wild and Proud
Demi-Fae still maintain their fae parent's primal nature while appearing as a human; demi-fae behave in an animalistic manner becoming one with nature. They tend to act aloof around other races other than fae for they believe their fae ancestry makes them superior.
Easy-Going Youth, Sharpened Adulthood
Demi-Fae are enamoured by the thrill of life and tend towards fun, easy-going natures in their youth. Many are gifted in magic and use it to enhance their outlook on the environment around them.
As they mature, some demi-fae grow to be quieter and quicker to insult. Their superiority complex takes root as they watch humans around them slowly die while they remain. Some maintain their fun and wild nature into adulthood but these are usually in times of peace.
There are some young demi-fae that have a bad temperament resulting from the inability to amuse themselves.
Ancient Memories
Demi-Fae have extended lifespans living up to 450 years old, giving them long memories and an inclination to act slowly and precisely. They are more often amused by passing events than they are truly excited. New events are the ultimate curiosity for demi-fae who have seen many things throughout their lives.
Demi-Fae Names
A demi-fae's name is chosen by the fae parent. There are some instances of the first name being chosen by the human parent while the family name being the fae's. This can be directly related to the parent or to the court of which the fae belongs. The names ending in a consonant tend to owe allegiance to the Seelie Queen whereas the names ending in a vowel tend to owe allegiance to the Unseelie Queen.
Male Names: Ailean, Artair, Beathan, Branan, Cairbre, Colla, Diocail, Earnan, Fionnchan, Gilleasp, Lachlann, Machar, Naoise, Neasanm Rodachan, Ros, Searc, Taog, Truinnean, Uisdean
Female Names: Aelin, Brianag, Caitir, , Ceana, Dearbhail, Doileag, Eamhhair, Eimhir, Gormal, Latharna, Meadhbh, Mordag, Muireall, Oighrigm Sidheag, Sileas, Slaine, Sorcha, Tearlag, Una
Demi-Fae Traits
Your demi-fae character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of being so entwined with nature.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1 and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. Although demi-fae reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, demi-fae are not recognized as adults until they have found a mate.
Alignment. Demi-fae love individuality, novelties, and trickery, so they lean strongly toward the gentler aspects of chaos. They value creativity and expression and will protect the right to do so. Some demi-fae never grow out of their wilder youths and are more often evil than not.
Size. Demi-Fae range from under 4 to over 6 feet tall and have brawnier builds than humans. They can range from 150 to 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. Accustomed to navigating the perilous Feywild, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Fey. Your creature type is both humanoid and fey.
Heightened 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.
Transformation. You can switch between human and fae form at will, taking 1 action to complete the transformation. While in fae form, your Strength score increases by 2 but you have disadvantage on Charisma checks and saving throws.
Primal Mark. In fae form, you have a set of claws and sharp canine teeth. On a successful grapple, as part of the attack action, you can attempt to claw and bite the target (finesse weapon) for piercing or slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Dexterity modifier.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan. Sylvan is melodic, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Sylvan literature is entirely oral, and their songs are enchanting.
Subrace. Three subraces of demi-fae are found among the worlds of D&D: summer demi-fae, winter demi-fae, and wild demi-fae. Choose one of these subraces.
Summer Demi-Fae
As a summer demi-fae, you have a love of the sun, lively music, and the thrill of the hunt and/or battle. Summer demi-fae have little appreciation for cold winds and snowy nights. In the worlds of D&D, summer demi-fae are the most sociable of the demi-fae and often interact with other races but tricking them for amusement. They tend to be friendly with other good-spirited woodland folk, and they regard wood elves and forest gnomes as their closest allies.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 1.
Beach-Goer. You know the dancing lights cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it. While in your fae form, you have resistance to fire damage and are vulnerable to necrotic damage.
Winter Demi-Fae
As a winter demi-fae, you have a love of ice, snow, and the bite of clean, cold air, and generally dislike warm air, strong smells, or other sensations associated with summer. The demi-fae of winter are less amicable than their summer cousins and their realms are the deep green of dark, cold, ancient forests. They tend toward sarcastic and dark humor, or else grim humorlessness. Their ballads are less likely to be upbeat and tend to portray tragedy.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1.
Wintry Nights. You know the frostbite cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it. While in your fae form, you have resistance to cold damage and are vulnerable to radiant damage.
Wild Demi-Fae
As a wild demi-fae, you have a love of nature and wilderness. Many wild demi-fae reject the fae courts and favor solitude. Others find harmony in uniting with other wild demi-fae. They are often found in close proximity to humans after rejecting the Feywild and find humor in playing tricks on them. They tend toward being smarter than their cousins due to their extensive knowledge of nature and humans. Wild demi-fae vary greatly in their demeanor.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Nature's Guide. Whenever you make an Intelligence (Nature) check related to magic items, floral and fauna, and the weather, you can add twice your proficiency bonus, instead of any proficiency bonus you normally apply.
Feral Appearance. While in your fae form you gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. You can use your Strength modifier in place of your Charisma modifier.
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