Homebrew Bosmer (Wood Elf) Species Details

The Bosmer, also known as Wood Elves, are a mer race hailing from the province of Valenwood in Tamriel. They have a deep connection with nature and the forests, guided by their unique Green Pact, which binds them to abstain from harming plant life. Agile and nimble, the Bosmer are skilled archers and adept hunters, utilizing their ability to shape-shift into various animal forms. They have a rich cultural heritage, rooted in reverence for their deities like Y'ffre and Jephre, and they hold a deep respect for the natural world. Bosmer society is communal and flexible, valuing individual freedom and adaptability. They are known for their resourcefulness, knowledge of herbology, and their unique cuisine. While their traditions and customs set them apart, the Bosmer are diverse and adaptable, embodying the vibrant and ever-changing spirit of the forests they call home.

Bosmer (Wood Elf) Traits

Your affinity to nature grants certain special abilities.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

A halfling reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and generally lives into the middle of his or her second century.

Size

Halflings average about 3 feet tall and weigh about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Green Pact

You cannot pick or consume fruit, vegetables, or fungus. You cannot harm plants or trees under any condition, but are allowed to use equipment made by others.

Y'ffre's Resolve

You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Bosmer Nimbleness

You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Halfling. The Halfling language isn’t secret, but halflings are loath to share it with others. They write very little, so they don’t have a rich body of literature. Their oral tradition, however, is very strong. Almost all halflings speak Common to converse with the people in whose lands they dwell or through which they are traveling.