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Mothfolk

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oody and perplexing, isolated and The larvae stay in coccoons for just over half of a year, at
elegant, tough and passionate, the ways which point they finally emerge as moths. From there, they
in which one might describe the quickly grow over the next three or four years, usually to just
mothfolk are many - although those over six feet in height, and learn to fend for themselves. They
capable of pronouncing the true name are considered "adults" once their wings have fully developed,
of the species are few and far between. at around ten years after emergence, and elders after about
They're a quiet breed with a tendency thirty-five.
toward nature - solitary, yet intimate creatures with a
penchant for thought and ritual. Often on their feet or in the Mothfolk Names
skies, even the most fierce and untamed of mothfolk carry an In most moth cultures, the mother is assigned the task of
attitude of worldly place that comes from their nomadic naming each of her children as they grow. These names will
lifestyle. They owe their lives to the land they come from, and often change at the whim of the mother, and usually do not
often find themselves responsible for its protection. Pensive, become official until metamorphosis. Their names are often
loving, determined, and gentle, the mothfolk are hidden away, difficult to pronounce with human tongues, but this does not
but not to be overlooked. bother mothfolk, as they lack human tongues. Mothfolk do
Enigmatic and Uncanny not have gendered names.
Mothfolk Names: Adz'kit, Andile, Axa, Bixi, Chch, Chitha,
Mothfolk are a mysterious, reclusive race found in the lost Dalph, Fen, Filka, Fira, G'Zigg, Glik, Hadae, Iitus, J'llkx, Kl'il,
reaches of the world, seldom seen in more "civilized" places. Lenna, Lepha, Molf, N'Kakt, Riz, Scelkt, Sedna, Thom,
Tall and often silent, mothfolk have a reputation for being Timpth
cryptic and thoughtful - although in reality many of them stay
silent because they know the thrumming, clicking sound of
their communication makes the more "normally-speaking"
races uncomfortable.
The appearance of a mothkin is also not something that
most are accustomed to. Their large, heavy wings hang
around their tall humanoid bodies like cloaks, and their
inhuman faces with antennae and compound eyes may prove
off-putting to those with strong aversions to all things
insectoid. Sometimes covered in fur, these four-armed, three-
fingered creatures are the subjects of many countryside
myths and legends about giant bugs that stalk the night,
preying on children - although these myths vary wildly in
truthfulness.
Short Lives, Long Tempers
Mothfolk are not the longest-lived of creatures, the very
oldest living only until their late fifties. With such a short life,
mothfolk have learned to live life to the fullest. Many pursue
intellectual or mindful pursuits, becoming librarians or
philosophers, pontificating on the nature of life and
knowledge itself.
Still others decide to live their relatively brief lives
adventuring, seeing the world, becoming as well-traveled and
renowned as they can before passing their fortunes on to
their children. A common thread throughout most mothfolk,
though, is that they are slow to anger. It is instilled in most
mothfolk as early as the larval stage, regardless of culture,
that life is too short to be spent angry.
Metamorphic Creatures
Unlike most other common races, mothfolk do not develop as An Inconvenient Truth
the same creature from when they are born. Mothfolk begin The true name of the mothfolk race is complex and
their lives as larvae, often a part of a brood of ten or more. rich with meaning - the moniker 'mothfolk' was
After almost a year of nurturing and feeding from the mother, coined by a human. The mothfolk are fine with this,
during which the larvae are largely unaware of their as "Llkllrxzshlkl" is exceedingly difficult to
pronounce for those not versed in the language.
surroundings, the mother helps them prepare coccoons for
metamorphosis.

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Mothfolk Traits
Your mothkin character has an array of special abilities,
honed through natural instinct and evolution.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by
2.
Age. Mothfolk are born as larvae, and are only considered
fully grown after metamorphosis. They are considered adults
once their wings are fully grown, and live into their mid-
forties on average. The oldest mothfolk live until their late
fifties.
Alignment. Mothfolk are slow to anger, yet quick to
become impassioned about the things they find important,
and they are good at making the most out of life. They lean
toward chaotic alignments, and away from evil ones.
Size. Mothfolk range from a bit under six feet to almost
seven feet tall, not counting their lengthy antennae. Their
builds tend towards the light and lithe, and they usually
weigh between 130 and 160 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Compound Vision. Your compound eyes are excellent at
finding what little light there is in darkness. You can see in
dim light as if it were bright light out to 120 feet, and in
darkness as if it were dim light. You can discern colors in dim
light and darkness, but only on the ultraviolet spectrum.
Wings. As a mothkin, you have large, cloak-like wings. You
have a flying speed equal to your walking speed, which can't
be used to ascend. When you end one of your turns flying in
the air, you descend by 5 feet.
Ride the Wind. As an action, you can beat your wings and
ascend up to 30 feet. You can't use this action again until you
touch the ground. You can't use your wings if you are unable
to move, and you can't Ride the Wind if you are wearing
heavy armor.
Armed and Dangerous. Mothfolk have four arms, and
each of them can hold an object as normal. You don't benefit
from a shield if you're holding a weapon with the two-handed
property or more than one weapon. You can interact with a
second object or feature of the environment for free during
your turn.
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        Natural Camouflage. You have proficiency in the
Stealth skill.
    Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common
and Ivathi. Ivathi is a language native to mothfolk. It is
learned and internalized as a larvae and spoken upon
emergence. The language is complex and almost impossible
to speak with a human mouth, as mothfolk speak with a
specialized organ in their throat that other beings lack. Ivathi
sounds like a series of squishes, clicks, and chitters, cut with
the occasional thrumming or soft vowel. It uses its own
alphabet, and translating it to other scripts only results in an
approximation of the language's true sound.
If you know Ivathi, you can also communicate very simple
ideas to moths, and understand similar ideas from moths
that choose to share them with you.
Subrace. All mothfolk share a common ancestor, but there
are three distinct groups of mothfolk that roam the world,
each with their own customs and abilities. Most live in
secluded communities, but some have chosen to engage in
the world society. Choose one of these subraces.
Luna
Luna mothfolk are by far the most reclusive and mysterious,
to the point where in some places they are merely considered
the stuff of myth and legend. The greatest philosophers and
seers of the mothfolk are found among them, and they carry a
deep reverence for nature. Graceful and beautiful creatures,
these mothfolk have semi-transluscent wings hued in green,
blue, pink, or yellow, and their exoskeletons are covered by a
thick coat of soft white fur.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases
by 1.
Close to Nature. Pick one cantrip of your choice from the
druid spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
Soothing Appearance. You have advantage on Animal
Handling checks to calm hostile or agitated animals.
Epitome of Grace. Your broad wingspan means that you
are always under the effects of a feather fall spell.
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Diamondback
Diamondback mothfolk are the hardiest, most warrior-like
breed of moth. With their thick earthen carapaces and
slender brown, grey, black, or tan wings, they blend into the
rocky deserts and mountains of their origin. Diamondbacks
are excellent hunters, trackers, and fighters, with a powerful,
armor-like exoskeleton.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by
1.
Hardened Carapace. When you aren't wearing armor, you
have a natural AC of 14 + your Dexterity modifier (to a
maximum of 2). You can use your natural armor to determine
your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower
AC.
A Warrior's Upbringing. You have proficiency with the
spear, trident and war pick, as well as one simple or martial
weapon of your choice.
Royal
Diplomatic, professional, and never at a loss for words, the
Royal moths are by far the most accepted by general society.
As their name suggests, many Royals are nobles, diplomats,
or negotiators. As a people, they have managed to throw off
most of the common misconceptions and elements of the
uncanny surrounding mothfolk culture - a large part of this
simply due to the fact that most of them simply don't speak
Ivathi nor engage in more "mothly" behaviors when around
the more "common" folk. The fact that their multicolored
wings tend to be emblazoned with beautiful, intricate
patterns helps in this as well.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by
1.
Extra Languages. You can speak, read, and write two
extra languages of your choice.
High Class. You can double your proficiency bonus for
Charisma checks when speaking with noble or high-class
creatures.
Well-Mannered. Whenever you make an ability check with
a Charisma-based skill you are proficient in, you can treat a
d20 roll of 4 or lower as a 5.

Moth Physiology and Equipment Mothfolk

Due to the unique body of mothfolk, your GM may see fit to Written by aofhaocv (@aofhaocv on Twitter), with
special thanks to SwordMeow, Caim,
limit the type of armor or other wearable gear/clothing your
ACOG_Muffin, Wufflykins, Carbsta, and Steven.
mothfolk character can wear. Acquiring new armor or clothes
may entail expensive modifications while in primarily human
societies, or in the case of certain items like plate mail doing
so may require a craftsman to make a set from scratch,
specifically tailored to your character's body. Art Credits:
Moth by drachenmagier
Moth People by reimena
commission-moth by drachenmagier

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