Homebrew Dunmer (Dark Elf) Species Details

The Dunmer, also known as Dark Elves, are the ash-skinned, typically red-eyed elven peoples of Morrowind. "Dark" is commonly understood as meaning such characteristics as "ash-skinned", "gloomy", "ill-favored by fate" and so on. The Dunmer and their national identity, however, embrace these various connotations with enthusiasm. In the Empire "Dark Elf" is the common usage, but among their Aldmeri brethren they are called "Dunmer". Their combination of powerful intellects with strong and agile physiques produce superior warriors and sorcerers. On the battlefield, Dunmer are noted for their skill with a balanced integration of the sword, the bow and destruction magic. Dunmer's vengeful nature, age-old conflicts, betrayals, and ill-reputation prevent them from gaining more throughout the fourth era.

Since the Red Year of 4E 5 and the obliteration of Vvardenfell, the Dunmeri have been a wondering people without their ancestral home. Starting in the years between 4E 233-4E 240, the great houses and royalty of Morrowind unified with the Empire against the growing powers of Blackmarsh. During the War of Nibenay Bay, several Dunmer were awarded some of the highest Imperial honours thanks to their bravery and tactical brilliance.

Dunmer (Dark Elf) Traits

The dunmer are profficient warriors and mages, yielding the potential for powerful battlemages.

Alignment

Most Dunmer native to Morrowind follow the culture of the New Temple: dedication to ancestors and worship of the good Daedra. Some Dunmer are known to revere the more nefarious Daedra however, particularly the House of Troubles. Whilst few Dunmer may be considered truly good, the vast majority aligned are with Daedra who even the kindest would not be considered good. The worship of Daedra combined with their disdain of the other races regularly find the Dunmer as neutral or evil alignments.

Darkvision

Accustomed to immense ash storms and the partial subterranean living, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Fire Resistance

Dunmeri ancestory and worship links them to both cultural and Daedric forms of fire mastery.

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 30 feet.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.