Homebrew Flame Elf Species Details

Flame elves are a proud and ancient offshoot of the eladrin who long ago became tied to the volcanic and elemental fire forces of Embergarde. Adapted to the heat and imbued with the spark of primordial flames, they are known for their artistry in forging, rune magic, and their intense, passionate temperaments. They form the primary noble class in Embergarde, ruling alongside allied species.

Names

Flame elf names echo elvish fluidity but with sharper consonants.

• Male Names: Kaeryn, Vaelos, Drethur

• Female Names: Seirith, Nyana, Thalara

• Surnames: Cinderhelm, Ashveil, Pyrelume
  
  

  Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

  Age. Flame elves reach physical adulthood around 25, but are not considered fully adult until 50. They live much longer than humans, often reaching 350–400 years.

  Alignment. Flame elves value honor, passion, and self-mastery. They tend toward chaotic alignments, though their noble houses lean lawful.

  Size. Flame elves are slender, graceful humanoids standing between 5 and 6 ½ feet tall. Your size is Medium.

  Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

As an Elf, you have these special traits.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Fey Ancestry

You have Advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the Charmed condition.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.

Trance

You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You can finish a Long Rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness.

Heat Tolerant

You have resistance to fire damage. You also ignore the effects of extreme heat (DMG, p. 110).

Forge Born

You have proficiency with smith’s tools. When you craft a weapon, armor, or rune-inscribed item, the time required is halved.

Primordial Spark

You know the produce flame cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast absorb elements once per long rest. At 5th level, you can cast flame blade once per long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Fiery Passion

Fiery Passion. Once per long rest when you make an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can roll with advantage. After you use this feature, faint ember patterns briefly glow along your skin.