Homebrew Elin Species Details
Pint-Sized Perfection
An elin looks the same on the day she rises from the waters of Lake Elinu as she does the day she returns to it many years later.
Masters of War, Stewards of Peace
Elin generals are among the most skilled anywhere, but prefer to lead simple lives whenever possible.
History
Building corporeal forms around tiny fragments of her own divine being, the goddess Elinu created the Elins. Their physical appearance reflects a diminutive version of an Elf, encapsulating the beauty and intelligent design of the Fey Wilds. An Elin queen governs the Elins and they share territories with the Elves of the Fey Wilds with whom they share a history and a mission. The queen and her forces have proven their wisdom and diplomatic prowess in peace, and their tactical and fighting prowess in war.
Elins Today
The Elins and Elves champion the cause of nature, but the bond between them is deeper than that. As a single nation they repair, protect, and preserve the world they live in and love above all else.
Elin Names
Elin names are typically some sort of combination of eastern and western naming conventions. Example: Anitilyn, Anyumun, Arin, Eric, Feremi, Hermaiorni, Isrenia, Karumme, Leonor, Libani, Lilis, Nazun, Nylees, Salmiku, Shapayln, Skyli, Sorcha
Social Behavior
This race does not altogether have the standard social norm of others races. They are very straight forward, to the point, and their speech is often rather dark natured. Despite their small and frail like forms, they have personalities that are markedly more 'mature' than their pixie like counterparts. Elin also have a warped sense of humor compared to others, it is described as viscious, perhaps fairly nasty by human standards.
It is said only a great fool asks an Elin about her age, which indicates they are conscious and sensitive about it.
Elin eat six meals a day. They have the same diets as the Popori.
Elin Appearance
The Goddess Elinu created the Elin in a form that she herself thought was the most beautiful. The Elin are Elinu's ideal of beauty. The Elins are only female.
Known for their feminine appearance, Elins feature unique tails and ears and an almost innocent demeanor even though they may be thousands of years old. The Elins are not to be underestimated, as their knowledge greatly surpasses that of the average person.
Elin Traits
Your Elin character is apt at gathering herbs and has a natural swim speed of 25.Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.
Age
The Elins are immortal creatures and do not die of old age.
Size
The average height of Elins is 4' They can be as short as 3' 6" and as tall as 4' 6". Your size is Small.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Swim speed is equal to your walking speed.
Alignment
Elin, much like the rest of the Fey, value freedom and personal choice over much of the normal societal laws of the Material plane. They tend towards Chaotic Alignments but are more likely to be neutral or good than evil.
Ability Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and either your Wisdom or your Strength increases by 1 (your choice).
Soothing Presence
Being so deeply connected with nature and their endearing physique, they can cheer people up quite easily. They can use an action to cast Calm Emotions once per long rest.
Botanist
Their tight connection to nature helps Elins to cast Locate Plants at will. (locate animal does not work when casting this way)
Horizon Run
Elins hate to waste time. When you move on your tum in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the tum. You may use this trait equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of 1). You regain uses on a short rest.
Friendly Current
Elins are at home in water, and have a swim speed equal to their movement speed.
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