Homebrew Stained Elf Species Details

Stained Elf

A tall, hooded figure walks into the chapel, sitting down on a pew in the back. The church of Rao was seldom visited at this hour, but the half elf priestess was happy to offer the blessings of her faith. She begins to read scripture from her prayer book aloud, praising the name of her god, the lord of peace and reason. As she spoke the holy words, the hooded figure's silhouette began to give off a dim glow. He began chanting with the priestess, increasing in radiance with every spoken word. As the priestess drew the prayer to an end, she approached the hooded man and gave a blessing to him. As she did so, she saw in his eyes a comforting glow. She never would have believed that she would meet one of them: the Stained Ones.

Physical Description

Stained Elves appear very similarly to High Elves. With alabaster skin and proud postures and features, they appear very statuesque, just as the High Elves do. Unlike High Elves, however, Stained Elves are born with grey or blue arcane runes adorning their bodies. Their eyes tend to dimly glow, matching the vibrant colors of their iris.

History

Stained Elves are of the same lineage as High Elves, and as such, share much of their history. However, the Stained Elves are better known for their culture as arcane warriors. Their conclaves, found in secluded temples, are home to some of the most talented warriors known to the world.

Society

Stained Elves are rarely encountered in common society as they prefer seclusion or the company of their own kind. When they are found among other humanoids, it is often because they are protecting a place of prayer or a bastion of study. Far more commonly, they can be found on the countryside, hunting down and slaying corrupt magic users.

Stained Elf Names

Male Names: Dyrran, Galvis, Errevan, Korris, Venris, Frennik

Female Names: Su-Valin, Hystra, Urassi, Lummis, Olanis, Nustili

Stained Elf Traits

Ability Score Increase. Gain +2 to Intelligence and +1 to Dexterity
Age. Stained Elves grow to adulthood by age 20, but their aging slows considerably from that point on. They begin to grow frail by 700 years and tend to die by age 800.
Alignment. Stained Elves, unlike their more wild brethren, tend towards lawful alignments. It is also fairly rare to find an evil Stained Elf, though it is not unheard of.
Size. Stained Elves stand between 5'6" and 6'8" on average and weigh between 120 and 180 pounds. You are considered Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. Stained Elves have darkvision out to 60 feet, not being able to discern color in darkness.
Crystalline Focus. Unlike other elves, Stained Elves can not enter a trance and still require 8 hours to take a long rest. However, they are immune to charm, can not be put to sleep by magic, and have advantage on saving throws against the effects of madness.
Inborn Magecraft. Stained Elves may cast Magic Missile, once, as a 1st level spell. At 3rd level, Magic Missile may be cast as a 2nd level spell, and as a 3rd level spell by 5th level. Intelligence is the spellcasting ability for this spell. You regain the ability to cast Magic Missile in this way after a long rest.
Arcane Eyes. Stained Elves gain proficiency in the Arcana skill.
Languages. Stained Elves can read, write and speak Common, Elven and one additional language of your choosing.

Stained Elf Traits

Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement.

Inborn Magecraft

Stained Elves may cast Magic Missile, once, as a 1st level spell. At 3rd level, Magic Missile may be cast as a 2nd level spell, and as a 3rd level spell by 5th level. Intelligence is the spellcasting ability for this spell. You regain the ability to cast Magic Missile in this way after a long rest.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1. Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Age

 Stained Elves grow to adulthood by age 20, but their aging slows considerably from that point on. They begin to grow frail by 700 years and tend to die by age 800.

Alignment

Stained Elves, unlike their more wild brethren, tend towards lawful alignments. It is also fairly rare to find an evil Stained Elf, though it is not unheard of.

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.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.

Arcane Eyes

You have proficiency in the Arcana skill.

Crystalline Fey Ancestry

You have resistance to madness, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Crystalline Focus

Unlike other elves, Stained Elves can not enter a trance and still require 8 hours to take a long rest. However, they are immune to charm, can not be put to sleep by magic, and have advantage on saving throws against the effects of madness.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.