Homebrew Alv Species Details
"I have never felt such beautiful yet ominous presence,” - Royal Guard , The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams.My companions stood next to a massive door of The Great Library.
Four slender spires rose from the ground like glistening spindles, their brilliant white stone marbled with shining silver. Graceful arches, swooping from book to book, Crafted by ancient Gods, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird lighting on them might overthrow the balance, and the many giant books it holds.The Great library opened its arms lovingly to any who seeks knowledge.
Alv's are a magical people of otherworldly grace, living in the world but not entirely part of it. They live in places of ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient Library, where an ominous presence drifting through the giant room and gentle fragrances of musk walt on the breeze. Alvs love books and magic,poetry and music , and the wondrous things of the world.
The Presence Of An Old God
With their short pointed ears and glowing eyes, They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds, Females usually have longer ears than males.
Alvs are able to change their skins ranging from black to pale white. Elves have no facial and little body hair. They favor casual clothes, and they enjoy the time they have with a book.
Curse Of An Old God
Alvs can live well over 250 years,but due to a curse their bodies will stop aging during their childhood(6-10 of age). They can be very greedy if magic is involved and will often find themselves curious of everything . They tend keep to themselves and can be often found reading a book , however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or poetry, Alvs can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and quick to make enemies, and even slower to forget them. They reply to petty insults with distasteful and to serious insults with vengeance.
Like a predator, elves are always closely watches their opponent's every move. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to make trouble , and will immediately flee when in the presence of danger. But when the need arises, Alvs reveal a thief boundless knowledge about the world, unleashing their skill with magic, and sorcery.
The Great Library
Most Alvs live in The Great Library.Time in this realm is just another word, it is much faster than human time. Avls read and read, and practice their skills with magic .They are talented Poets, able to make words that seemingly transports you to another word . Their contact with outsiders is usually limited, though a few Alvs sometimes ventures out of their home out of wanderlust.
Alvs encountered outside their library are commonly Slaves and sometimes hunters. Human nobles compete in auctions for Alv's believing that their eyes gives eternal youth.
Exploration and Adventure
Alvs take up adventuring out of wanderlust. because of their curiosity .they often make trouble for others. They dislike the human society - they like to make them as slaves. they have deep hatred towards humans. Alvs enjoy a cup of coffee and gaining greater magical power. Some join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become vigilanties of moral causes.they are often found wearing hoods to hide that they are Alvs when their out adventuring.
Alv Traits
Your Alv character has a variety of magical abilities, the result of years of studies.Slow Calculations
You have advantages on everything if you are last in the initiative rolls -only for that round, and in every 3 rounds you have advantage on attack rolls on that round.
If you are first in the initiative roll you have disadvantage on everything.
Years of Studies
You have a base intelligence score of 20.
Age
Although Alvs reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the Alvs understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An Alv typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age as humans and can live to be 250 years old .though their bodies will stop aging in thier 20s
Alignment
Alv's love to spend time alone reading, they dislike unorthodox chaos, but often creates it. Though those who are exiled from The Great Library often likes to create chaotic mayhem in their wake, but always try avoiding harming others. they are often good than evil.
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 20 feet.
Eyes of Old Gods
Accustomed to reading in darkness and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You see things that other things cannot even in total darkness. You can’t discern color in this phase, only silhouettes of light.
Weak Wielded but Strong Minded
Alv will have -5 on Strength and Dexterity, but will have +5 wisdom and +2 intelligence
Keen Senses
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
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.