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### Shadow Cursed Traits
Cursed by the raven queen, these creatures were driven mad. With their old names lost to time, these insane beings of the shadowfell wander the land, following their twisted ideals.
#### Ability Score Increase
Increase one ability score by 2 and increase a different one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.
#### Alignment
With little connection to the real world and neglect for others, shadow cursed tend towards chaotic evil or chaotic neutral. Though some break free from their insanity, most are disconnected from reality and have reasons and logic which only exist in their own mind.
#### Creature Type
You are a Humanoid.
#### Size
Your size is Medium or Small (you choose the size when you pick this race).
#### Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet.
#### Psychotic
Most creatures you encounter don't hold a candle to the monsters in your head. You are immune to the frightened condition.
#### Grave Familiarity
Do to your shadowfell lineage, the line between life and death blurs. You have advantage on death saving throws.
#### Shadow Jaunt
As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. Once you use this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
#### Nightmare Spellcasting
You know the *Toll the Dead* and *Cause Fear* spells. You can cast *Cause Fear* without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it this way again. You can also cast this spell using any spell slots you have. Your spellcasting ability for these spells is your choice of Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma.
#### Languages.
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
A New Shadowfell Dwelling Race For Dungeons & Dragons 5e