Felloni
MediumWild Elves of the Elian Line — The Echo Below the Light
The jungle does not forgive hesitation. We move when the wind does, strike when the heart commands.
Appearance
Tall and lithe, Felloni stand between 5'6" and 6'8" with lean musculature and motion that reads as fluid even when they are standing still. Their skin runs in warm tones — bronze, copper, deep umber — often marked with faint rosettes or stripes. Their eyes gleam gold, emerald, or amber, pupils narrowing to vertical slits. Their tails are long, balance-oriented, and involuntarily expressive. Faint fangs mark their divergence from the high Elian form.
Origin & Lore
The Felloni diverged from the broader Elian lineage during the Age of Escalation, when Essa saturation in the Vorelian jungle territories began visibly reshaping biology. Where the Anaki turned toward light, the Felloni turned toward the forest floor and became something perfect predatory efficiency. Their canopy cities — built on living roots and Essa-charged vine — predate the Guardian Wall by centuries. Their philosophy: the city breathes because the forest breathes. Several Felloni cities have outlasted every political structure built around them.
Baseline Traits
All Felloni receive these traits at character creation at no cost.
Natural weapons: unarmed strikes deal 1d6 + Dexterity or Strength modifier (your choice) slashing damage. Finesse. You are always considered armed.
See in dim light within 60 feet as if bright light, and in darkness as if dim light. Discern color in near-darkness.
Proficiency in Perception and Stealth. Double proficiency on Perception checks relying on hearing or smell.
Does not sleep — enters a meditative trance for 4 hours to gain Long Rest benefits. Immune to magical sleep effects.
Species Advancement Tree
You earn Species Points at levels 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10. Tier 2 requires at least 1 Tier 1 purchase. Tier 3 requires at least 1 Tier 2 purchase.
Tier 1 Available at levels 1 and 3
Tier 2 Available at levels 5 and 7
Tier 3 Available at level 10
Roleplaying a Felloni
The Felloni are predators — not metaphorically. They have claws. Their pupils narrow to slits. Their heartbeat slows in the moment before a strike. They are warriors by capability, which is a different and more dangerous thing.