Forest Children (5e Race)

Forest Children

Deep within the Majestic Woods, there lives a race of creatures known as the “Forest Children”. They are called such because they all retain child-like forms but seem entirely ageless. Within the forest also lies Cydonia, the Seikatsu Tree (“Tree of Life”). The children call this tree their mother.

Physical Description

Forest children appear almost no different from human children, save for them usually having blonde or green hair. They do not mature beyond that of a child, and as such their bodies do not develop beyond that of a child. Forest child women, for example, tend to have very small busts, if they have any at all. Most forest children are usually dressed in a green tunic or dress.

History

Long long ago, and even before that, in the time people call the First Age, the gods were being born. There was a small forest at that time, untouched by any mortal race. The trees grew tall and basked in the sunlight of daytime.

Within this forest grew a mighty tree. Upon it was the most delicious fruit, and it was said it could even cure any ailment. Known as the panacea, the legend of the fruit spread far and wide. People from all over the world journeyed long and arduous journeys to reach the panacea.

Soon, the people found themselves coveting the panacea. They lusted after the wonderous fruit and so they began to build their homes there. The people began to tear down the trees and disturb the land. They bore through the roots of the tree, slowly causing harm to it. The people soon began to hunt the wildlife of the forest for food and ill-gain. They believed the land was theirs to do as they pleased, but with every action, the tree grew weaker.

Soon, the panacea was not as sweet as it had once been, having now a deep bitter flavour. It now did not seem to heal those who had been healed by it before. Illness ran rampant, disease touched every citizen. The people cried out for mercy for they now knew what they had done. The once beautiful panacea had become corrupted by their ways, now being the bearer of illness and disease itself.

Unfortunately, their cries were in vain. The people had corrupted the land, and for their crimes, there was no forgiveness. They were poisoned and killed by their lust and greed, all but a few.

Indeed, it is the most curious thing, for the disease and illness affected only the adults. Those yet to mature, the children, were spared. When all others had passed, the land became beautiful once again.

The children would continue, surviving in the forest. It is said that their youthfulness and innocence is all that protects them from the curse that had befallen the adults. Roaming forever, never ageing, they have built their homes in the ruins of their ancestors.

Legends tell that the tree itself is sentient, and so, for the fruit that grows on it, for it sparing the lives of the children, and for it keeping them youthful and innocent, the tree has earned its name "The Tree of Life". But beware to any who venture within the dreaded Forbidden Forest. Only a youthful and innocent child can live there. To anyone else, the legend states, the curse will take you as well. You will be lost forever in the forest, a corpse left to decay and become feed for the wildlife.

Society

For the most part, the forest children live a carefree and fun life. Few dangers threaten them as Cydonia destroys any intruders into the forest that are not welcome. Most forest children also have with them a guardian fairy that aids them in various tasks. This even allows them to talk to other forest children at great distances, the length of which is unknown. They also reside in hollowed out trees, which they use as buildings.

Forest Children Names

Forest Children names all have a generally common theme. Male names end in a single vowel, while female names end in two vowels.

Male Names: Gilu, Kika, Lemu, Mido, Naci, Niko, Supho, Zuna

Female Names: Bikui, Duhoa, Heloi, Lesae, Saria, Secoi, Sifue, Wiphua

Forest Children Traits

As a forest child, you gain the following traits:
Ability Score Increase. You gain a +1 to wisdom and a +1 to constitution
Age. Forest children are ageless. It is unknown how they are born, as their females are too young to bear children, but they seem to mature at the age of 10. They seem to stop physically aging at the age of 12.
Alignment. Forest children are generally of the good alignment, though more neutral than they are lawful or chaotic.
Size. As a child, you are no taller than 4 feet, and you weigh an average of 60 pounds. Your size is Small.
Speed. Your legs are tiny because you appear so young, so you cannot move as fast as bigger people. Your base speed is 25 feet.
Forest Dwellers. You gain proficiency in Nature and Survival.
Proficiency of the Forest. Living in the forest does have its dangers, and as such, you have learned how to protect yourself. You are proficient with clubs, shortswords, and shortbows. You are also proficient with slings.
Friend of the forest. You are a friend of the forest due to this you are able to cast the speak with animals spell a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest. Along with this many forest creatures will allow you into their abodes for refuge. Once you reach 7th level you are able to cast speak with plants once per day.
Languages. You know how to speak, read, and write in Common and Sylvan.

---

Back to Main Page → 5e Homebrew → Races
Template:Aleithia → Races