Homebrew Elvari Species Details

"In the heart of Aetheria, where the elements dance in eternal harmony, the Elvari dwell in realms of ethereal beauty and natural splendor. They are creatures of grace and power; their souls intertwined with the very forces of nature. From the misty heights of the Sky Elvari to the frozen depths of the Ice Elvari, each subrace reflects the elemental essence that courses through their veins.

To outsiders, the Elvari are a paradox: serene yet fierce, ethereal yet grounded. They move through the world like living embodiments of the elements, their presence felt like a gentle breeze, a rushing river, or a searing flame. Though they walk among mortals, they remain forever attuned to the natural forces that shape their world, often retreating to secluded enclaves to meditate, commune with spirits, or practice ancient rituals.

Elvari societies are a blend of mystical elegance and untamed wilderness. Their cities rise like enchanted groves, with structures woven from living trees, flowing water, or crystalline ice. The Elvari are artisans, warriors, and sages, each dedicated to preserving the delicate balance of nature. They do not seek conquest or wealth but instead strive to harmonize with the world around them, their lives a testament to the majesty and power of the natural world.

Elvari adventurers are often driven by a sense of duty or wanderlust, exploring the world to protect sacred sites, recover lost knowledge, or uphold the ancient oaths forged by their ancestors. To encounter an Elvari is to glimpse the elemental heart of Aetheria itself, a rare and wondrous sight that lingers long after they have vanished like mist on the wind."

 

Elvari Traits

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

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2.

Age

Elvari mature at the same rate as humans but can live up to 800 years, with Half-Elvari living up to 500 years.

Size

Elvari are generally 6 to 7 feet tall, with Half-Elvari being slightly taller. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Trance

Elves don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is “trance.”) While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvari. Elvari is a melodic language rich in nature-inspired metaphors.

Elemental Attunement

Choose one damage type from the following: cold, fire, lightning, or acid. You gain resistance to that damage type.