It's a little tricky to judge how balanced it is compared to other Elf sub-races; +1 CON is interesting, but means you have two physical bonuses, which isn't typical (usually a racial ability increase is one physical and one mental), though honestly I have no idea if that actually matters as it's still only three points total so is probably fine.
Cold resistance is of course perfectly thematic, and a decent bonus, but as an elemental resistance is very situational; that said, it does seem like it'll come up quite a lot if you're creating a character just for Rime of the Frostmaiden!
I give it three thumbs up (on one hand).
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Seems fine to me... I might have done +1 to Con or Wis instead but I am glad you didn't also include a "climatized" feature since gaining resistance to cold damage also includes that.
Edit: found the weather section I was referring to
I would have added you suffer none of the effects of cold weather/climate/temperature whatever it is. Cause that helps people know, without having to remember that.
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Love it! I wonder though if the elven body type might be effected by isolated living in the cold.
Observation of indiginous Tibetan peoples shows biological adaptation to improve the absorption and distribution of oxygen in the blood at high altitudes. Likewise, indigenous Inuit peoples seem to show biological adaptations to assure retention of body heat at the core, such as better ability to automatically restrict blood flow to the extremities, as well as measurable differences in metabolism, and a generally smaller size, with a robust torso.
I wonder if the Snow Elf would have developed physical traits that would distinguish them from other elves, to improve their survival challenges unique to the cold.
I wonder also what they eat. Most snow cultures rely on hunting and fishing and herding of animals. Have they discovered a food source they can cultivate in their homes? Or are they just super stealthy on the hunt?
I'm also wondering about Snow Elf culture. How do they get together? Are there hidden trade centers they gather to? How are they organized or related to each other and how does that affect their solitary lives.
Finally, I'd be supper tempted to have an irritating characteristics dice chart.
On a d10
1. Post nasal drip
2. Prone to Chapped hands
3. Itchy back
4. Pain in hip
5. Pain in knees
6. Occasional full body shiver
7. Frost bitten cheeks
8. Cold hands
9. Tingle in feet
10. Ridiculous scarf
Just kidding on this chart...but I thought it was funny. Cold can suck.
I am curious though how the cold would flavor the Snow Elf in role-playing as distinct from other elves, and what the Snow Elves might be renowned for.
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Hi guys,
In my excitement for Icewind Dale, I made a homebrew snow elf based on this:
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Snow_elf?mobile-app=false
I think it’s neat and wanted to show it off...
https://www.dndbeyond.com/subraces/272349-snow-elf
Thanks!
It's a little tricky to judge how balanced it is compared to other Elf sub-races; +1 CON is interesting, but means you have two physical bonuses, which isn't typical (usually a racial ability increase is one physical and one mental), though honestly I have no idea if that actually matters as it's still only three points total so is probably fine.
Cold resistance is of course perfectly thematic, and a decent bonus, but as an elemental resistance is very situational; that said, it does seem like it'll come up quite a lot if you're creating a character just for Rime of the Frostmaiden!
I give it three thumbs up (on one hand).
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Seems fine to me... I might have done +1 to Con or Wis instead but I am glad you didn't also include a "climatized" feature since gaining resistance to cold damage also includes that.
Edit: found the weather section I was referring to
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I would have added you suffer none of the effects of cold weather/climate/temperature whatever it is. Cause that helps people know, without having to remember that.
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Love it! I wonder though if the elven body type might be effected by isolated living in the cold.
Observation of indiginous Tibetan peoples shows biological adaptation to improve the absorption and distribution of oxygen in the blood at high altitudes. Likewise, indigenous Inuit peoples seem to show biological adaptations to assure retention of body heat at the core, such as better ability to automatically restrict blood flow to the extremities, as well as measurable differences in metabolism, and a generally smaller size, with a robust torso.
I wonder if the Snow Elf would have developed physical traits that would distinguish them from other elves, to improve their survival challenges unique to the cold.
I wonder also what they eat. Most snow cultures rely on hunting and fishing and herding of animals. Have they discovered a food source they can cultivate in their homes? Or are they just super stealthy on the hunt?
I'm also wondering about Snow Elf culture. How do they get together? Are there hidden trade centers they gather to? How are they organized or related to each other and how does that affect their solitary lives.
Finally, I'd be supper tempted to have an irritating characteristics dice chart.
On a d10
1. Post nasal drip
2. Prone to Chapped hands
3. Itchy back
4. Pain in hip
5. Pain in knees
6. Occasional full body shiver
7. Frost bitten cheeks
8. Cold hands
9. Tingle in feet
10. Ridiculous scarf
Just kidding on this chart...but I thought it was funny. Cold can suck.
I am curious though how the cold would flavor the Snow Elf in role-playing as distinct from other elves, and what the Snow Elves might be renowned for.