Clan Feloi

The Feloi, a cunning and agile people, were originally created as weapons under the rule of Matrig Galphane. Yet, of all the Genet, they proved the most resistant to his control. Whether by some quirk of alchemy or by sheer defiance, they retained a strong connection to magic, a gift their creator had desperately tried to suppress. Though not all Feloi are born sorcerers, they gravitate toward the arcane, their natural curiosity and independent spirit leading them to explore the deeper mysteries of the world.

The Genet were created from humans and beasts, and this stock was presumed by Galphane to ensure that there would be little or no chance of his creations developing a talent for magic. Sorcerous bloodlines were meticulously culled from his future subjects while he held the ear of the king he would later usurp. However, despite his safeguards both in engineering his ascent as well as the alchemical formulae he used to create his beast servants, Clan Feloi proved quite challenging. It seems that many of the myths and legends regarding the mystical nature of cats both large and small may have been based in some degree of truth, and Clan Feloi were crafted from leopards, jaguars, tigers, and lions.

Although some among the Genet have since been born with magical ancestry awakened by some quirk of fate and bloodline, none have awakened to that gift as frequently as clan Feloi. Those who aren't born with the gift, or burden, of sorcery often gravitate toward wizardry, or some other arcane path. They have a natural curiosity that lends itself to exploration of the darker secrets of the world. Now, on Thaedros, they apply that same curiosity to exploration of the lands the Genet hope to claim as their new home.

Now on Thaedros, the Feloi have embraced this new world as a frontier of untapped magic and forgotten knowledge. Many travel as scholars, explorers, and spellcasters, seeking out lost secrets or testing their talents in this land of shifting wild magic. Others use their agility and instincts to survive in the untamed lands, treating the new world as a grand challenge to overcome.

Racial Traits

Special Abilities

Darkvision Accustomed to nocturnal activities, 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.

Feline Agility Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.

Cat's Claws Your retractable claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Additionally, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet.

Cat's Talent You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.

Basic Traits

Languages You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Size Feloi are slender and agile, standing between 5 and 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Backgrounds

Arcane Seeker

Feloi with an insatiable curiosity often delve into the mysteries of magic, seeking ancient tomes and forgotten spells.

• Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation
• Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools
• Languages: One of your choice
• Feature: Arcane Initiate - When you enter a library, archive, or any repository of knowledge, you can quickly identify the section or individual who can provide information on arcane subjects. Additionally, you can decipher magical scripts or codes given enough time.
• Ability Score Increases: +2 Intelligence, +1 Wisdom

Wilderness Explorer

Many Feloi are drawn to the uncharted territories of Thaedros, using their agility and keen senses to navigate and map the new world.

• Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Athletics
• Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's tools
• Languages: One of your choice
• Feature: Trailblazer - You can navigate and forage in new terrains with ease. When traveling for an hour or more in natural environments, you and your companions can move stealthily at a normal pace. Additionally, you can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you.
• Ability Score Increases: +2 Dexterity, +1 Wisdom

Shadow Veil Operative

Stealth, cunning, and patience make the Feloi natural infiltrators and spies. Some hone these talents in the pursuit of justice, while others use them for more self-serving ends.

• Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Deception
• Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, Thieves' tools
• Languages: One of your choice
• Feature: Veil of Shadows - You are adept at slipping through crowds unnoticed. When moving through urban environments, you can move at normal speed while remaining hidden as long as you have some cover. You also have advantage on ability checks to assume false identities and blend into unfamiliar social settings.
• Ability Score Increases: +2 Dexterity, +1 Charisma