Homebrew Dark Elf (Dunmer) Species Details

"Tell me, have you ever had to leave your home because the gods deemed you unworthy of their benevolence? Because I have, when Red Mountain erupted all those years ago. It was no Divine or man that saved us, nay it was the visions from out Lady Azura. So don't come to me about losing your home expecting sympathy."

- Olnithus Varius to an irate Nord refugee.

 

The Dunmer, more commonly referred to as Dark Elves in the rest of Tamriel, are the dark skinned elves originating from the province of Morrowind. Known to be strong, intelligent, quick, aloof, and reserved, but considered by some to be ill-fated. Dunmer mostly keep to themselves, most Dunmer natives of Morrowind harbor a bitter distrust and disdain for other races, considering themselves superior.

Unexpected Refugees

Dunmer are natives to Morrowind, in the northeastern corner of Tamriel. Though there are still many Dunmer still there, it is no longer close to resembling it's prior glory since Red Mountain erupted and wiped out most of Morrowind. Due to this, most of the Dunmer are now living as refugees in other provinces, desperately trying to keep their honour intact whilst surviving in lands they are unfamiliar with. Though they are in dire straits, many still consider themselves to be far superior to others, believing that they are true descendants to the Aldmeri, and as a result, have little love for the other races, and vice versa.

Dark as Night

Most Dunmer have red, glowing eyes with skin tones varying from somewhat greenish and the more common gray to the occasional light blue. They are known to be strong, intelligent, and quick, however, they are also said to be ill favored by fate. Both male and female Dunmer have a height similar to most of the human races. This means that they are generally taller than their Bosmer cousins and shorter than the Altmer.

Dunmer Names

Male Names: Dreloth, Shurik, Vanikfar, Turain, Ziril, Helimal, Shuron, Erebpar, Casain

Female Names: Lilethys, Sherithah, Cruithah, Golgatah, Vaynth, Nephiah, Narese, Milvela 

Family Names: R'aron, Enakathil, Adlan, T'rizon, Grulone, Sailul, R'an, Sailain, Adlbruk, Moabbruk

Dark Elf (Dunmer) Traits

Dunmer characters have the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Dunmer reach physical maturity at around the same time as humans, but boast a lifespan of about 3 centuries.

Alignment

Dunmer are not lenient to any particular alignment, although due to their ties with Daedra, some shift closer to evil.

Size

Your size is Medium. Your height is similar to Human (Imperials), though many are lighter.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Fire Resistance

You have resistance to Fire damage.

Ancestor's Wrath

Once per long rest as an action, cloak yourself in fire for 1 minute. Each creature that starts it's turn or moves within 5 feet of you takes 1d4 fire damage. This effect can be cancelled without any actions.

Red Magic

You know the produce flame cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the scorching ray spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, and you can read Daedric.