Homebrew Wood Elf (Bosmer) Species Details

We have nothing wrong with civilisation, however no matter how hard we may ignore it, we are always called back to the trees of our forests. It is not a life that suits everyone, but for us it's the only life we know.

-Quote from as Bosmer Hunter

 

Forest Dwelling Elves

Unlike their more civilised cousins, Bosmer prefer the simpler living out in the wilderness, choosing to settle the coasts and forests of Valenwood. As a result, they have no cities or towns of any sort, choosing to live in timber clanhouses at sites scattered along the coast and through the interior, connected only by undeveloped foot trails. Because many Bosmer lack the taste for political pursuits, many have an exceptional talent as hunters while other, more devious folk have a penchant for thievery.

Short and Nimble

The Bosmer are one of the smallest races in Tamriel with males being smaller than females. They are born with skin colors ranging from light brown to pale tan to light green. Some Bosmer also may have horns. Biologically, the Bosmer are cousins of the Dunmer, Orsimer, and the Altmer. The Wood Elves lineage is less noble than that of the Altmer, but they have adapted well to Tamriel. After the Ayleids fled mainland Cyrodiil, they joined the Bosmer in seclusion, eventually being totally assimilated by the Bosmer. This probably significantly affected biology of modern-day Bosmer.

Wood Elf (Bosmer) Traits

Bosmer have developed the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Bosmer reach physical maturity at around the same time as humans, but can live up to 250 years.

Alignment

Bosmer live in seclusion, away from societal laws, however true zealots may adhere to a strict code.

Size

Your size is Medium. You height is smaller than all other races, averaging only 5'1", with males being shorter than females.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Resist Disease and Poison

You gain Resistance to Poison damage. You also gain advantage to checks made to resist disease and the poisoned effect.

Weapon Training

You gain proficiency with shortbows and longbows.

Command Animal

Once per long rest as an action, you may target a beast within 60 feet of you to fight in your stead. When you use this ability, the creature must make a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 hour. While charmed in this way, the beast considers you and you allies as friendly and you may command the beast to do simple instructions without using any actions. The beast will not follow orders that cause it to directly harm itself such as attack itself or jump off a very high ledge. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Wisdom modifier + your proficiency bonus.

Beast Speak

You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts and plants. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aldmeri.