Homebrew Frost-Elf Species Details
With bodies honed from lives spent amongst brutal winter, Frost Elves are hardened, and more prone to stoic disposition than their more temperate and softer cousins. Their natural home lies within the Rimeweald, carrying long traditions of survival and a spirit that is emboldened by hardship and strife. Despite the harsh conditions which influenced these Elves, they are prone to fierce companionship and camaraderie, and know all too well the importance of friend and foe when the north itself seeks to sunder all those that live within its icy grasp.
Forever changed by proximity to the vast wastelands of the howling north, Frost-Elves have the magic of ice in their very veins, with capabilities and resistances that reflect their natural adaptation to such surroundings. While many are prosperous and flourishing within the northern lands, they are not often found outside of the Rimeweald's borders for both political and cultural reasons.
Frost-Elf Traits
Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of tradition amongst the harsh northern wilds.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Dexterity increases by 1.
Size
Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You are accustomed to the low light that persists amongst short days and low light amidst the northern climates. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Hardened Senses
You have proficiency in the Survival skill.
Resilient Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being incapacitated, and gain resistance to Cold Damage.
Breath of the Wild
You have a keen sense for identifying natural dangers, or inclement phenomenon. You have advantage on checks made to traverse icy or snowy terrain and conditions.
Frost Magic
Your ancestors have toiled in the iciest conditions for many years. Due to most Elves natural affinity for magic, your blood carries an affinity for Cold based spells. You gain the Frostbite cantrip, and beginning at Level 3, you may cast Ice Knife once per day at 1st Level, without expending a spell slot. All available uses reset on a Long Rest.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.
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