Lepidon "Mothfolk"

Creatures of the Night

Lepidons are a race of winged humanoids that share a lot of traits with insects like moths. They are a nocturnal folk who prefer to be active during the night, and rest during the day. Though it is not uncommon for lepidons to do the reverse. They are known to be a relatively reclusive and compassionate race, choosing to mingle among themselves and close friends of other races, than choosing rather to “be in the spotlight”.

Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee

Lepidon culture dictates that everyone should be trained to be able to not only fend for themselves, but be able to contribute something to the community. As such, lepidons are known to make excellent soldiers and merchants. This in and of itself, attracts the attention of outsiders to their communities. Lepidons are not strangers to allow travellers or adventurers to pass through their communities in the Underdark. They are not innate killers, though they are innately skeptical. Should an outsider act up and pose a problem to the community, lepidons are confident they can deal with the outsiders swiftly and effectively.

Relations with Others

Though many lepidons wander the world hidden within their wing-formed cloaks, it is not uncommon for them to seek companions or friends from time to time. They care little for appearances of a creature, often dismissing other people’s remarks on trolls, red orcs, or sprites, and caring more for a creature’s personality and beliefs. This makes them more open to work and talk with people of radically different physiology than theirs, but also more selective of who they think deserve to be called their friend. For a typical lepidon community in the Underdark, the only other race they regularly converse with are myconids, as many myconids embody what a lepidon would deem, “trustworthy”.

Lepidon Names

A lepidon’s first name is chosen by its parents with the help of the community. This first name will be followed by the name of the community itself, so as to officially link the lepidon and it’s origin. A lepidon that is exiled by it’s community (for reasons mainly attributed to directly harming said community) will be forbidden to use this second name until welcomed back. Below are a list of examples of what a common lepidon name could be.

Names: Ace of Yellowcomb, Admiral of Longvale, Dot of Bloodvein, Emerald of Tent, Hawk of Underwing, Ilia of Havenward, Imperius of Underfrost, Isabella of Grimsby, Luna of Bury, Minerva of Undercove, Painter of Magpie, Skipper of Cadmium, Sphinx of Firestone, Tremble of Clearwing, Weaver of Opal, Woolly of Tigermaw

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Features & Traits

Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity and Wisdom scores increase by 1.

Age
Lepidons mature at the age of 15 and can live on average up to anywhere between 65 to 90 years, though it is not terribly uncommon for some to reach a little over 100 years.

Alignment
Lepidons are typically honest folk who live in communities, making them lean more towards lawful alignments.

Size
Lepidons generally range between 5 to 7 feet tall, and often have slender builds. They often weigh between 90 and 120 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed
You have a base walking speed of 30 feet, and a flying speed of 25 feet. To use this flying speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Darkvision
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.

Sunlight Sensitivity
You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Lepidon Culture Training
You have proficiency with rapiers, longswords, and one artisan’s tools of your choice.

Antennae
Your antennae grant you insight into the locations of nearby creatures, even if you aren’t looking at them. You gain blindsight out to 10 feet. Within that range, you can effectively see anything that isn’t behind total cover, even if you’re blinded or in darkness. Moreover, you can see an invisible creature within that range, unless the creature successfully hides from you.

Languages
You can speak, read, and write, Common and Undercommon.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/races/766076-lepidon

Subraces

There are four main subraces of lepidons: brokenwing, duskwing, firewing, and swiftwing.

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Brokenwing

Lepidons who have survived extreme circumstances that left them flightless, which they've learned to live and thrive without.

Ability Score Improvement
Your Strength score increases by 1.

Extra Proficiency
You have proficiency in the Intimidation or Persuasion skill.

Battle Worn
You lose your flying speed, but your walking speed increases by 5 feet.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/subraces/434762-brokenwing

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Duskwing

Lepidons with dark wings that naturally give them an advantage in the dark against opposition.

Ability Score Improvement
Your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Extra Proficiency
You have proficiency in the Stealth or Insight skill.

Dark Cloak
You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks while in dim light or darkness.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/subraces/428394-duskwing

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Firewing

Lepidons with bioluminescent limb(s) with a natural resistance to heat.

Ability Score Improvement
Your Charisma score increases by 1.

Extra Proficiency
You have proficiency in the Persuasion or Performance skill.

Heat Body
You have resistance to fire damage. As an action, you can illuminate your body to shed bright light in a 10-foot radius, and dim light for an additional 10 feet. This light lasts 1 hour or until you dismiss it as a bonus action.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/subraces/428397-firewing

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Swiftwing

Lepidons with trained wings built for speed and agility.

Ability Score Improvement
Your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Extra Proficiency
You have proficiency in the Perception or Acrobatics skill.

Expert Flyers
Your flying speed increases to 40 feet.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/subraces/428391-swiftwing