Slender and Graceful

As a humanoid race, Aeldari are physically very similar to humans, although not entirely identical by any means. They possess longer and cleaner limbs, and fine ascetic features with penetrating and slightly slanted almond-shaped eyes.

Their ears are also slightly pointed, but otherwise they could pass as human at first glance. The most obvious difference between humans and Aeldari can only be seen when they move, for the movements of an Aeldari radiate a subtle grace which is impossible for a human to emulate.

A Timeless Perspective

Elves can live well over 700 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, elves can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. They reply to petty insults with disdain and to serious insults with vengeance.

Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They 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.

History

The Eldar, or Aeldari as they are known, or the Asuryani (followers of Asuryan) as they refer to themselves, are an ancient humanoid alien species whose vast empire extends the width and breadth of the known galaxy. The Aeldari alone rule the stars of the galaxy as the undisputed masters of their own destiny. Such a position is their right, and their preeminence is beyond doubt. In many ways, the Aeldari have good reason for such hubris, for no other species have posed a serious threat to their wealth and stability for time immemorial.

They plie the stars at will, experiencing the wonders of the galaxy and immersing themselves completely in the endless sensations that it offers them. Such is the technological mastery of the Aeldari that worlds are created specifically for their pleasure, and stars live or die at their whim. On hundreds of idyllic planets seeded across the stars, the Aeldari pursue their inclinations as they will, indulging every dream and investigating every curiosity. They have mastered the labyrinth dimension of the Webway, have expanded their realms into the furthest corners of reality and learned much about the universe that has since been forgotten.

Even death is no barrier, for when their spirits eventually leave their mortal bodies they dissolved peacefully back into the Immaterium to be reborn again in new Aeldari bodies.

There are, of course, many wars. Even when the galaxy was young there were upstart species seeking to gouge out petty empires of their own, just as they do today and will for innumerable centuries, so the Aeldari wage wars against the empire that ravage dozens of star systems and cost trillions of lives. Most of these conflicts are so short-lived that the ease of their victory leave the Aeldari ever more sure of their ascendancy. Even the greatest of all their wars, known in the mythic cycles of their as the War in Heaven, did not humble them. In their hearts the Aeldari reign supreme, and no other power could end their dominance.

Life Paths

The Aeldari adhere to a set of strictures known as the Asuryani Path. Through the rigid emotional discipline of the Path they master their inclination towards sensation-seeking, instead focusing their prodigious intellects and energies upon the pursuit of one specific goal. The battles the Asuryani have fought in the name of survival have been many and violent. Yet their most important struggle is a spiritual one, for the nature of their psyche remains fundamentally unchanged. As ever they were, the Eldar are prone to emotional extremes. To ensure temptation is put behind them, the philosophy often called Ai'elethra, or the Path, governs every aspect of Aeldari life, enabling the Eldar to harness their emotional and intellectual intensity safely, without jeopardizing themselves or those around them.

In adult life, every Eldar chooses for himself a discipline that he then makes his task to master to the exclusion of all else. Each discipline is a Path unto itself, and each Path may necessitate further choices and specialisations. Once an Eldar has walked a Path for long enough, he chooses another, then another. Though he forsakes each Path in turn, his soul is nourished by the experiences upon it. An Eldar may tread many different Paths in his life, and the skills he learns on each journey serve to enrich further accomplishments. To the Eldar, all avenues of experience are strewn with dangers, for their minds are capable of depth and understanding that goes beyond the concept of mere human obsession. Such dangers are often likened to traps or nets, waiting to catch the unwary and hold him fast in the chains of compulsion. When an Eldar's mind becomes so completely focused upon one thing that he can no longer make the change to another discipline, he is said to be lost upon the Path. This is a frightening and final fate for all Eldar, and it can befall any of their kind despite the discipline and training that they receive. In the case of the Warrior Path, these individuals are called exarchs, though there are examples that correspond to other Paths, such as the crystal seers and the doomed bards of twilight.

There are innumerable Paths open for an Eldar to explore; some as common as the Path of the Artisan, others as rare and dangerous as the Path of the Seer. Each offers its followers a complete way of life. Those Eldar who have mastered the less esoteric Paths are no less respected than their brethren. After all, the artisans are those who create every bit of their esoteric and futuristic technology, calling masterpieces into being with the care a musician lavishes upon his harp or a warrior upon his sword. It is from the ranks of those upon "civilian" Paths such as these that the guardian militia are mustered in times of need.

Aeldari Names

Aeldari 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 Aeldari'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)

Aeldari Traits

Aeldari Weapon Training

You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, carbine, and assault rifle.

Trance

Aeldari 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.

Heritage of the Old Ones

You have resistance to psionic damage, Magic can’t put you to sleep, and you have advantage on saving throws against being charmed.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Although Aeldari reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood age of 100 

Size

Aeldari range from under 6 to over 7 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Fleet of Foot

Your base walking speed increases to 35 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit craftworlds and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 120 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.

Mask of the Warrior

You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill. 

Last Breath

When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

Aeldari Path

• If you are an Artisan, you may gain proficiency equal to your proficiency in type of tool of your choice, and you may add double your proficiency bonus to any checks made with this tool.
• If you are a Seer, you can cast the magic missile and charm person spells , requiring no material components. with your spellcasting ability for these spells.
• If you are a Warrior, you can deal double damage on a hit with a weapon attack whilst you have an advantage on the attack roll (You can’t use this feature again until you finish a short or long rest..)
  
  

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aeldari. Aeldari is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Aeldari 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.