Homebrew Falmer (Snow Elf) Species Details

Falmers do not belong anywhere. They live hidden from the world, and are almost extinct. Not much is known of them. Almost no one knows their appearances. They were betrayed once and most of the Snow Elves were turned blind and feral. You either have a strong hatred or a strong sense of sympathy for the feral Falmers who lost their way.

Elves are a magical people of otherworldly grace, living in the world but not entirely part of it. They live in places of ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests or in silvery spires glittering with faerie light, where soft music drifts through the air and gentle fragrances waft on the breeze. Elves love nature and magic, art and artistry, music and poetry, and the good things of the world.

Slender and Graceful

With their unearthly grace and fine features, elves appear hauntingly beautiful to humans and members of many other races. They are slightly higher than humans on average, ranging from over 5 feet tall to well over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females.

The snow elves’ coloration encompasses the normal human range and also includes skin in shades of white and almost bluish-white, hair of white or slightly greyish, and eyes like pools of liquid silver. Elves have no facial and little body hair.

A Timeless Perspective

Snow elves can live well over 1.000 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art, Falmers can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them.

Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They have been known to trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, and strategy.

Hidden Realms

Most falmers dwell in small villages hidden among the people living there. Elves hunt game, gather food, and grow vegetables, and their skill and magic allow them to support themselves without the need for clearing and plowing land. Their contact with outsiders is very limited, though a few snow elves make a good living by trading, while hiding their true race.

Their home province was Skyrim (past). You could call The Forgotten Vale, a home province for the snow elves (This is not common knowledge). But aside that they have no place to call home.

Elf Names

Elves are considered children until they declare themselves adults, some time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names.

On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists between male names and female names; the groupings here reflect only general tendencies. In addition, every elf bears a family name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version.

Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin, Thia, Vall

Male Adult Names: Adran, Aelar, Aramil, Arannis, Aust, Beiro, Berrian, Carric, Enialis, Erdan, Erevan, Galinndan, Hadarai, Heian, Himo, Immeral, Ivellios, Laucian, Mindartis, Paelias, Peren, Quarion, Riardon, Rolen, Soveliss, Thamior, Tharivol, Theren, Varis

Female Adult Names: Adrie, Althaea, Anastrianna, Andraste, Antinua, Bethrynna, Birel, Caelynn, Drusilia, Enna, Felosial, Ielenia, Jelenneth, Keyleth, Leshanna, Lia, Meriele, Mialee, Naivara, Quelenna, Quillathe, Sariel, Shanairra, Shava, Silaqui, Theirastra, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia

Family Names (Common Translations): Amakiir (Gemflower), Amastacia (Starflower), Galanodel (Moonwhisper), Holimion (Diamonddew), Ilphelkiir (Gemblossom), Liadon (Silverfrond), Meliamne (Oakenheel), Naïlo (Nightbreeze), Siannodel (Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)

 

Falmer (Snow Elf) Traits

Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2. Your Dexterity OR Wisdom OR Strenght increases by 1.

Age

Although snow elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the snow elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience and acceptance of their deity, Auri-El. A snow elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 1.000 years old.

Size

Elves range from over 5 to well over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Mer Blood

You have advantage on saving throws against diseases.

Arcane History

You have proficiency in the Arcana skill.

Carpenter

You have proficiency in the Mason’s Tools.

Fey Step

You can cast the misty step spell once using this trait. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a short or long rest.

Wayshrine

You can build a Wayshrine once using this trait upon reaching level 3. You regain the ability to do so when a week has passed.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Emperial and Falmer, plus an additional language.