Monastic Tradition
At 3rd level, a monk gains the Monastic Tradition feature. Here is a homebrew playtest option for that feature: Way of The Feywild.
Way of The Feywild
Monks of The Feywild left the primal plane to train with the inhabitants of the Faerie Plane. Much like fey they follow the whims of their emotions, affected by the seasons, and are often tricksters in their way of combat.
Change With The Seasons
Trying to become one with the spirit of the Feywild has forever changed you when you take this path. Your emotions, personality and physical states are all connected and you take on different personalities with connection to the four seasons.
You shift between these personalities when you experience powerful emotions. For roleplaying purpose, you may pick personality traits and flaws for each of them.
Autumn is the season of peace and goodwill, when summer’s harvest is shared with all. Feywild adopt this personality when overcome with contentment.
Winter is the season of dolor, when the vibrant energy of the world slumbers. It is a time of sadness and regret, entered when Feywild monks are overcome with sorrow.
Spring is the season of cheerfulness and unfettered celebration, marked by merriment as winter’s sorrow passes. Feywild monks enter this state when overcome with joy.
Summer is the season of boldness and aggression, a time of unfettered energy. Feywild monks enter this state when overcome with fury.
Faerie Secrets
When you choose this tradition at 3d your training has given you insight into the mysterious ways of the fey and your body and soul has begun it's road to adapting to the spirit of The Feywild.
Fey Magic. As an action, you can spend 1 ki point to cast Faerie Fire, Charm Person or Command, or 2 ki points to cast Mirror Image or Invisibility, without providing material components.
Fey Speech. You learn to speak, read and write Sylvan.
Seasonal Alignment. At the end of a long or short rest you can align yourself with the magic of the season you feel closest to, gaining access to a cantrip related to the season.
| Season | Cantrip |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Guidance |
| Winter | Chill Touch |
| Spring | Minor Illusion |
| Summer | Firebolt |
Faerie Trickery
At 6th level, you gain the ability to step between the planes, traveling short distances in the blink of an eye. You can use the spell Misty Steps at will.
Fey Resistance
Starting at 11th level, you have become so feylike you inherit some of their innate abilities. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed and magic can't put you to sleep.
Improved Seasonal Alignment
By 11th level each season giving you access to a new spell while aligned. You can cast this spell as a level 4 spell by spending 4 ki points, without providing material components.
| Season | Spell |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Aura of Life |
| Winter | Shadow of Moil |
| Spring | Freedom of Movement |
| Summer | Scorching Ray |
Dance of The Faeries
Starting at 17th lvl, you've learned one of the greatest secrets of the Feywild - Dance of The Faeries. On your turn, you can spend 10 ki points as a bonus action to begin the dance which last for one minute. The dance stops if you fall unconscious.
While active, Dance of The Faeries gives you the following benefits:
Hypnotic Allurance. An unfriendly creature who start its turn within 30 feet of you much make a Wisdom save or become drawn into the dance with you. While hypnotized this way, they cannot use the attack action, and will attempt to follow your every movement. They can make a new save each turn or when taking damage. Attacks against a creature affected by this is made at advantage.
Fairy Grace. You move with impossible grace making you harder to hit. Any attack against you is made at disadvantage.
Lullaby. You can pick one creature within 30 feet of you that you can see who can hear you and use an action to sing them a sylvan lullaby. The creature must make a Constitution saving throw or fall asleep. Whenever you use this feature successfully you steal part of their energy, allowing you to regain 1 ki point.
Homebrew: Way of The Feywild V. 1.2
This subclass was designed by Taima.
- https://taimacreative.com
- https://taimashomebrewery.tumblr.com
- https://taimasart.tumblr.com
If you like my work, consider supporting me on Patreon or tip me on Ko-Fi!
- https://patreon.com/taima
- https://ko-fi.com/taimatime
Credits & Thanks
- Thank you to my Patreons and friends for support and feedback.
Special thanks to my $10+ Patrons
- Patrick Feeney - https://threetrollsandadryad.tumblr.com