Race: Felis

Jason Wright

Felis

Felis are the kindest, and most adorable strangers I have ever met. If it were not for their love of sunbathing, I fear they would have turned to conquest; and I find myself wondering if the world is worse for it.
— Alyss Kumungu, Felis Friend

Short And Furry

Felis are often underestimated due to their short stature and cuddly demeanor. Felis come in all shapes and colors. They can grow to be up to 3-feet tall and often vary in their weight due to differeing habits. Felise range from their fiery gingers to the cool calculating cerulean blues. Tehe differing subspecies of Felis all have their own quirks, but, as a species overall they are known as intelligence and gifted adventurers. Each breed of Felis has their own clan which they are extremely proud of. This pride often lends to scuffles and contests for pride of oneself and their clan. There has always been a healthy rivalry among the different breeds of Felis. Some rivalries end in bralws and others end with shame and loss of respect. Often, individuals will be challenged to single combat for their honor, and on the rarest occasions, the honor of an entire clan.

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ability score increase: Your Charisma score increases by 2.

age: Felis are considered full adults when they reach the age of 30.

alignment: The majority of Felis are neutral and lean towards being adventurers or quest seekers. A Felis will always inspect the interesting and discover out the unknown.

Size: Small

speed: 25 ft

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and choose one other language.

race features:
Claws. Due to your claws, you have a climb speed of 15 feet. You can also use your claws as a weapon. When you land an attack, you deal 1d4 + your strength modifier as slashing damage as an unarmed attack.
Felis Lineage. Choose one of the lineages. Your lineage determines your Felis Favor.
Darkvision. Being a Felis you are able to see in dim light up to 60 feet as if it were bright light, and darkness beyond an additional 60 feet as if it were dim light.
Purrsuasion. Felis use their short and cute nature to their advantage as much as they can. You have proficiency in the Persuasion skill.

Feline Lineage

Some clans boast their pureblood lineage, but others are mixed. Choose one of the following lineages that will determine what Felis Favor you gain at birth. The Tabby: Common Bond. Tabby Felis are among the most common of all the lineages. As such they know more about common social spheres. You gain +1 Wisdom and proficiency with Insight. The Siberian: Noble Leadership. Fur pure as the whitest snow, those Felis born without color are often seen as the noblest of the Felis. When of age they take up leadership roles in their clans. You gain +1 Wisdom. Once per long rest you can instill allies with a sense of vigor. Those within a 15 foot range of you gain temporary health equal to your Charisma modifier for 8 hours. The Marmalade: Fiery Nature. Hot tempered and quick to lash out with claws these ginger furred Felis are furious in the field of battle. You gain +1 Strength and proficiency in the Athletics skill. The Havana: Hunters Sense. Masters of tracking those with brown fur are destined to hunt. You gain +1 Wisdom and proficiency in the Survival Skill. The Calico: Good Fortune. Calico fur is the rarest of all Felis lineages. The legends say that all of the black furred Felis' luck went to calico. You gain +1 Dexterity. Once per day when you roll an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw you may choose to reroll. You must accept the reroll. The Astral: Arcane Adept. Starry-eyed and fur of a blue night sky it is said that these Felis are connected to the Astral Sea. You gain +1 Intelligence and proficiency in the Arcana skill. The Korat: Night Stalker. Grey is the perfect color for being able to blend into things. Felis with grey fur are able to hide very easily. You gain +1 Dexterity and proficiency in the Stealth skill. The Bombay: Unlucky. Typically those born of this lineage are of pure black fur and carry a natural unluckiness where ever they go. You gain +1 Constitution. Once per long rest as a reaction you can cast your bad luck onto an enemy giving them disadvantage on one attack or saving throw.

Nine Lives Short Lived

Felis live up to 450 years of age. It is whispered that they possess nine lives and, by some forgotten curse, they burn through each life every 50 years. This has led many Felis adventurers to set out on a quest to seek and end to their curse and restore the race's full life span. Even with their cursed nine lives, the average Felis outlive most beings. This longevity givest them a larger outlook on life. They make acquaintenances easily and friends rarely. Felis live their lives with a good sense of magic. Most Felis are able to sniff out a wizard in the room full of grey-bearded, pointy-hat wearing men. Other races often connect the Felis' innate magic sense as being tied to their origins of being used to aid wizards with spells as conduits of natural energy.

The Sunrock Clans

Once the Felis came into existence, the original elders of each clan decided they needed a land they could call home. After sending out adventurers to seek a new home, a Shorthair, named Max, found the Great Sunrocks. These massive rocks soak up sunlight and retain the heat even throughout the nights and winters. Sunning on these boulders is a common trait that all Felis love. Venturing to Sunrock Village to receive a piece of the Sunrock is an honor all Felis seek to earn. Each clan is overseen by an Elder who resides in Sunrock Village. These Elders have the last say in conflicts between clans and the species in general, but events hardly get that far.

Overcoming the Underestimated

Felis are among the shortest races and are often overlooked for their small statur. Their domesticated ancestor, the house cat, is sometimes what all other races will seen when dealing with a Felis. Adventuring Felis have learned to use this to their advantage, often sweet talking the tall folk into increasing their fee. But this talent isn't just limited to dealings, while fighting fores will very often turn their backs to a Felis giving the furry creatures an opening to strike.

Clan Hierarchy

The Felis clans are overseen by a clan elder who is elected by the clan as a whole. The elder doesn't have to be elderly to achieve the title, but those who take the mantle young are seen as inexperienced. Usually the clan elder resides in Sunrock Village to coordinate with other clans. Ranked below the elders, in name only, are the clan mothers. Clan mothers are those who manage the clan's home affairs, organize quests, determine occupations, and just about everything else. While elders are elected, clan mothers will choose a child from the litter and tutor them personally. After the clan mother passes, the chosen child will take up the role.

Curious Explorers

All Felis share a love of exploring -- their curiosity of the world is what drives them onward. They are constantly looking for new technologies, spells, and rare legendary items to further their clan's honor. Felis are strong and dextrous, stopped only by their individual shortcomings.

Felis Names

Felis are given their names by their clan mother. A clan mother often determines the name by divining the future of a kitten. If the future tells of the child doing great deeds, a heroic name is chosen. If not, a standard house name is chosen. Male Names: Al, Bree, Chester, Edgar, Fiddle, Jester, Jack, Luke, Luther, Max, Maru, Mew, Milo, Minka, Muschi, Oliver, Oscar, Rufus, Smokey, Simon
Female Names: Alice, Angel, Ash, Charlotte, Claire, Curie, Chloe, Daisy, Eva, Lucy, Millie, Mimi, Misty, Rosie, Ruby, Sasha, Susi, Tasha, Trixie
Clan Names: Cerulean, Claw, Maine, White Paw, Shadow, Forest, Chant, Hex, Iron Tooth
Heroic Names: Azreal, Leo, Felix, Ozfell, Proudfoot, Patches, Salem, Theo, Cecil