Homebrew Elves of Mirkwood Species Details
The Silvan Elves were of Nandorin background, descended from the followers of Lenwë, who were fascinated by the landscape East of the Misty Mountains and afraid to attempt to cross them. They thus abandoned the Great Journey, choosing instead to remain in the wide forests, where they became a scattered people.
hidden away in their woodland fastnesses and were to their estranged kin hardly distinguishable from the Avari, and indeed sometimes living in friendship with them. Their language had diverged to such an extent that it was barely intelligible to the Sindar and Ñoldor when they met the Silvan Elves again in the Second Age, though the languages were found to be obviously related. It was not until this renewed contact between the kindreds and the guidance of the Sindar and Ñoldor that the Silvan Elves again became an organized people and increased in wisdom. This however also led to the Silvan tongue being largely forgotten, Sindarin instead becoming the primary spoken language by the end of the Third Age, with the Silvan dialects only surviving in the names of places and people.
Elves primarily of Silvan blood in Mirkwood were known to be distrustful of Dwarves but friendly to Men, with whom they traded.
Elves of Mirkwood Traits
The Elves of Mirkwood were Silvan Elves that lived in the Woodland Realm of northern Mirkwood, under the rule of ThranduilMartial
The Elves of Mirkwood are a folk at war and dedicated much of their wealth to defense, ranking their culture as martial.
Bonus equipment
A grey or green travelling cloak, travelling gear for the current season, a backpack or saddlebags, a belt dagger, boots, 3d6 silver pennies, and choose any two: a grey blanket, a wine skin, a short bow and quiver of 20 arrows, a white jewel on a chain of silver, a hunting knife, a musical instrument.
Age
Elves are invulnerable to age and may become adventurers at any time after they reach adulthood. Considering the level abilities of a starting hero, players may want to avoid venerable elves.
Size
Elves range from 5-6 feet and have a slender build.
Keen eyes
Accustomed to twilight forests, you have superior vision in dark and dim light. You can see 60 ft of dim light as if it were bright light and 60 ft of darkness as if it were dim light. You have proficiency in the perception skill.
Elvish dreams
You can choose to enter an "Elvish Dream," retaining full consciousness of your surroundings. You needn't close your eyes. Four hours in such a state gives you a full nights rest.
Tools of war
Proficiency with daggers, spears, short swords, broadswords, and short bows.
A whisper through the leaves
You have proficiency in stealth. You have advantage in stealth when moving through the woods and can hide when only lightly obscured by foliage.
Language
You can speak the old language of your peoples, the Woodland tongue, along with the ability to speak/read/write Sindarin. You can also speak Common.
ASI increases
Your dexterity increases by 2 and your wisdom increases by 1.
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