Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Deerfolk
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Deerfolk
Deerfolk are a fey creature originating from the Feywilds. It is a rare sight to see one outside the Feywild.
ability score increase:
Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
age:
Deerfolk usually reach maturity at the age of 16 and typically live until the age of 80
alignment:
Deerfolk tend to lean towards Lawful allignments.
Size:
Medium
speed:
30ft
Languages:
You can speak, read and write Common and Sylvan. You may speak to any deer as if you've used the Speak with Animals spell.
race features:
Forest Adaptations. Being a creature of the Feywild, you have adapted to the forested terrain to remain near silent while traversing. You have advantage on all stealth rolls while in forested terrain. (Male) Antlers. You may use your antlers as a weapon, dealing 1d6 damage on hit. If another deerfolk uses their antlers to block this, you both will be grappled by each other. (If your character is a gender that isn't male or female, you may choose this feat or the one below.) (Female) Graceful Movements. Upon attacking a target, you may dance 10 feet in any direction away from your target. Any enemy that sees this dance must roll a DC 8 Wisdom save or be charmed for one turn. (If your character is a gender that isn't male or female, you may choose this feat or the one above.) Fey Sight. Once every long rest, you may touch up to 4 willing creatures. You and those creatures gain the following effects. 1) low-light vision or the ability to detect magic within 60ft of you. (The creatures you touch must all have either one or the other. Two creatures cannot have different effects.) 2) A +2 bonus to Perception checks.
Forest Adaptations. Being a creature of the Feywild, you have adapted to the forested terrain to remain near silent while traversing. You have advantage on all stealth rolls while in forested terrain. (Male) Antlers. You may use your antlers as a weapon, dealing 1d6 damage on hit. If another deerfolk uses their antlers to block this, you both will be grappled by each other. (If your character is a gender that isn't male or female, you may choose this feat or the one below.) (Female) Graceful Movements. Upon attacking a target, you may dance 10 feet in any direction away from your target. Any enemy that sees this dance must roll a DC 8 Wisdom save or be charmed for one turn. (If your character is a gender that isn't male or female, you may choose this feat or the one above.) Fey Sight. Once every long rest, you may touch up to 4 willing creatures. You and those creatures gain the following effects. 1) low-light vision or the ability to detect magic within 60ft of you. (The creatures you touch must all have either one or the other. Two creatures cannot have different effects.) 2) A +2 bonus to Perception checks.
Arctic Deerfolk
Snowy Adaptations. While staying near colder climates, your fur proves useful to camoflauge into the snow. You have advantage on all stealth rolls while in snowy terrain. (It is recommended to use this subrace in campaigns that consist of primarily snowy terrain. This feat replaces the Forest Adaptations feat.)Find your way!
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