Fairy
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About
The Fairy race, ethereal and whimsical beings, embody the magic and mystery of the natural world. With their diminutive stature and innate magical abilities, Fairies are a race of enchantment and trickery, often living hidden away in enchanted forests, meadows, and glens. Their close ties to nature and the elemental forces make them guardians of ancient secrets and natural wonders.
Society and Culture
Fairy societies are as diverse as the environments they inhabit, with each community reflecting the characteristics of its surroundings. They live in hidden enclaves, shrouded from the eyes of larger, more mundane creatures. Governed by ancient pacts and the laws of the fey, their societies are often matriarchal, led by wise and powerful figures revered for their age and magical abilities.
Fairies are deeply connected to the seasons and cycles of the natural world, celebrating with festivals that honor the moon, stars, and turning of the seasons. Their celebrations are legendary, involving intricate dances, music played on instruments made from natural materials, and feasts of nectar and ambrosia.
Relations with Other Races
Fairies are curious about the larger world but cautious of revealing themselves to others, often interacting with the world outside their enclaves through acts of secret kindness or playful trickery. They are most comfortable with races that have a strong affinity for nature, such as Elves and Druids, and can form strong, if unpredictable, alliances with them.
Fairy Adventurers
Fairy adventurers are rare but not unheard of, driven by curiosity, a desire for new experiences, or a mission to protect the natural world. Their small size and magical abilities allow them to move through the world in unique ways, often unseen and underestimated by their foes. As scouts, spies, or emissaries of the fey, Fairy adventurers bring a touch of magic and mystery to any party, along with the resourcefulness and courage that belies their diminutive form.
Appearance
Age
Alignment
Fairies are often neutral, embodying the capriciousness of the natural world. They may lean towards good, with a penchant for mischief rather than malice.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write: Common, Sylvan.
Ability Score Increase
- Dexterity: +2
- Charisma: +1
Skill Proficiency
You have the following skills: Stealth.
Fairy Features
Darkvision
Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
Faerie Flyer
You have the ability to reduce your size by half and gain a pair of ethereal wings allowing you to use your fly speed and the hover ability. Your size is halved in all dimensions, and your weight is reduced to one-eighth of normal. This reduction decreases your size by one category-from Small to Tiny. You have disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. Your weapons also shrink to match your new size. While these weapons are reduced, your attacks with them deal 1d4 less damage (this can't reduce the damage below 1). When not using this ability, you cannot fly or hover.
Innate Magic (level 1)
You know the Druidcraft cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Innate Magic (level 3)
You know and can cast the Faerie Fire spell once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Natural Stealth
You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.
Notes
Credits: Squire 5 (5.1)