Bonds over Blood

The societies and cultures of Faunus support a biodiversity that goes well beyond half-elves and half-orcs. In the modern day with the expansion of major trade culture between regions and after the rippling effects of the Convergence, isolated heritages are a long forgotten past. Everyone is some form of mixed race with some being able to track their exact family trees and others just vaguely knowing their homology. Because of this residents of the world come in all shapes, colors, sizes and abilities. And whether someone is identifiably a certain mix or a more homogenous blend of bloodlines, all are seen as equal from a social spectrum.

While tensions still exist, the idea of biological, social or moral superiority based on race does not. Additionally, as the world shed the concept of isolated bloodlines for something grander, the concepts of gender also became more fluid. It is extremely common to use multiple sets of pronouns or prefer neutral pronouns. In Faunus flexible identities or exploring identities are encouraged.

Player Characters

There are five recognized groupings of heritage in the Folklore and Folly setting. Mortal, Fey, Monster, Fiend, and Divine. Playable races in this setting are sorted and listed below. Some races have had setting specific alterations. Those with short alterations will be listed below the race. Those with major alterations will link to a separate page.

Since characters have default mixed heritage in this setting, players may build their characters based off only one race or as a combination of two. If a character is built off only a singular race they will be referred to as 'mixed' within game. If you'd like to have two races when you build your character, you can look at this page for help on how to go about it. Or ask your Dungeon Master for help.

These are the accepted races in this setting. Any race with a lock symbol next to it indicates that those races are currently locked and not openly playable. In order to play a locked race you will need to discuss it with the Dungeon Master before building the character.

Mortal Bloodlines:

Impression

Adaptable and open, Mortal bloodlines are the descendants of human ancestors. Unlike the other groups, these bloodlines do not share a common affiliation with a certain type of magic, monster or plane. But their adaptability and ability to seemingly find connection with any creature makes them highly admired. As such, those with predominantly mortal bloodlines will often be looked towards as mediators or religious figures. Many believe the mortal lines adaptability is a reflection of the Highest Power.

Humans (All variants)
Elves (All variants. Shadow Marked Elves look the same as normal elves, however they have blue tinted lips, nails, eyes and birthmarks that resemble Imperial Blue Porcelain in color and pattern.)
Dwarfs (All variants)
Gnomes (All variants)
Halflings (All variants)
Orcs (Traditional and Eberron variants)
Kalashtar
Shifters
Triton (Tritons appear a little more like their 3e versions with large patches of scales and obvious fins/gills.)
Changeling
Vampire🔒

Fey Bloodlines:

Impression

Cunning and playful, the Fey bloodlines are the most visually diverse group. Like the creatures they are descended from, those with predominantly fey bloodlines are generally considered to be playful, cunning and creative. While many agree fey bloodlines are intelligent some might struggle with being dismissed for their naturally playful wonder. Coming in all shapes and sizes, Fey bloodlines have the innate ability to sense other Fey blooded individuals and even the Court their ancestor's served. If you have fey blood you might be from either Living Wilds in Aquila or have family originally from FakeEurpoe.

Centuar
Faun/Satry
Fairy
Grung
Leonin/Tabaxi
Loxodon
Harengon
Owlin/Kenku/Aarakocra
Lizardfolk
Tortle
Minotaur
Mustelkin

Monster Bloodlines:

Impression

Strong and sensitive, Monster bloodlines are the descendants of intelligent creatures from the past. Once considered to be monsters, many well known figures now proudly boast this heritage. Many who have a monster bloodline will find themselves with a good natural feel or understand of the elements or magic. Including magic from different Planes of Existence. Those who carry their heritage may find themselves drawn to tight-knit communities where their strength or unique magics will be heavily relied on in many ways. If you have this heritage, you might be a transplant from or have family in the Korvis empire. Steeped in tradition and history, Korvis has the highest concentration of citizens with this heritage and a heavier understanding on natural magics.

Genasi
Goliath
Firbolg
Goblin (Goblins appear like Grottan Gelflings from the Dark Crystal series. Rather than the typical Dungeons and Dragons 5e designs.)
Hobgoblin
Yuan-ti/Yan-ti pureblood
Dragonborn/Kolbold (Both of these races are the product of reproducing with dragons. Dragonborn on average live anywhere between 100 to 200 years of age and Kolbolds into their 40s. Both races can have vestigial wings. Playing this race also does not lock you into the Sorcerer class.)
Gythyanki
Drider 🔒
Hag Spawn🔒

Fiend Bloodlines:

Impression

Mysterious and acute, those that carry Fiend bloodlines come into the world either through love or, much more rarely, an exchange of power. Unlike other groupings there is no one identifiable point of origin for those with fiendish heritage. Naturally connected to magic from the plane of Hel.

Tiefling (Traditional and feral variants. Tieflings can have any skin color and do not cast shadows.)

Divine Bloodlines:

Impression

Aloof and centered, Divine blood is argued to be the rarest heritage. Those with divine blood are If you have divine blood then you most likely have ancestors from FakeEurpoe or [[]].

Aasimar

Other:

Automatons

After the advent and introduction of the Lagowick Demon created by Aluana Shobi, many have made attempts to re-create her famous automaton. But results remain inconsistent working from her notes. Though many have come forth claiming to have made an independent automaton, at current all have been disproven. The race to find her lost work remains a heated discussion, as many hope its discovery would reveal the secret of its inner workings.

Warfordge🔒