Homebrew Bosmer (TAG) Species Details

The Bosmer, referred to as “Wood Elves” by non-Elves, are the clan-folk of Valenwood, a forested province in southwestern Tamriel. Their ancestors rejected the stiff, formal traditions of Aldmeri high culture (which evolved into Altmeri society), preferring a more romantic, simple existence in harmony with the  land and its wild beauty and creatures. They are relatively nimble and quick in body compared to their Altmeri cousins, who often look down upon the Bosmer as unruly and naïve.  Though they are considered less influential than some of their Elven brethren, the Bosmer are also more given to procreation. As a result, they outnumber all other mer on Tamriel.

Some Bosmer who still live in Valenwood adhere to the Green Pact, a sacred agreement with Y'ffre which states that they must eat not harvest or eat plants, but only meat, eat the flesh of their  enemies and do not leave it to rot, not kill wastefully, and not take on the shape of beasts. In return, the forest provides the Wood Elves with ample food and shelter, and they are able to  shape the forest to shape to their needs.

Bosmer (TAG) Traits

Wood Elves are more nimble than their Elven brethren, and have a knack for natural magic.

Age

Bosmer reach maturity by age 20 and may live for 200 to 300 years, though the dangers of the forest often take them early, and some individuals may live longer.

Alignment

Bosmer chafe under strict rules and traditions, preferring the carefree life that their ancestors have long led. Thus, they tend towards chaotic alignments.

Size

Bosmer range in height from 4 feet to 5 1/2 feet tall, having developed smaller, nimbler forms than other mer.

Fleet-Footed.

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Green Pact

You learn one cantrip from the druid spell list. You may cast animal friendship once per long rest without providing material components. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell. You are proficient with Survival and Perception checks made within forests and jungles, and you have advantage on ability checks made to forage for food within forests and jungles.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Tamrielic and Bosmeris

Natural Hunter

You are proficient with shortbows, blowguns, nets, and javelins.

Natural Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against poison and disease, and you are resistant to poison damage

Mask of the Wild

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

Ability Score Increase

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