Homebrew Atmorian High Elf Species Details
History
Thousands of years of strife and conflict with demons and monsters have nearly wiped out all but two remaining High Elf kingdoms on the continent of Val'Drumm, the elegant and beautiful kingdom of ancient magic and mystery known as Nal'Thalim, and the kingdom who grew into a more civilized and modern empire, known as Val'Rotia. Nal'Thalim is considered to be very hostile and untrusting towards any and all outsiders, on occasion killing any who enter their lands without warning. Meanwhile the Val'Rotian Empire has accepted any and all people from far and wide, becoming one of the most prosperous kingdoms in all of the continent. High Elves are considered to be quite rare when seen outside of their home continent due to the sheer limited number of them in the world.
Traits
Most High Elves are quite adept at using magic, archery, and swordsmanship. They are medium sized, and a mostly slender people, usually slightly shorter than average humans, male's being slightly larger than females. Their skin has about the same range of color as a humans, though most have slightly pale, fair skin. Their eye color can range from all manners of different shades, from blues to greens, to golds and browns, and on rare occasions even reds or purple shades have been seen. Their hair color ranges from a gorgeous light gold blonde shade, to a silver, black or white shade, and on some occasions have been seen with reds, browns, and white-green shades of hair. The average High Elf can live up to 800 years old, the oldest being about 1,200 years old, however, the age of a High Elf can be considered the age of a human multiplied by 10, so even though one may be 160 years old, they are still technically a young teen being 16 years old.
Atmorian High Elf Traits
High Elves are quite adept at magic and other means of combat due to their long lifespans, they have decent vision in the dark, and are quite intelligent.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.
Age
Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. A high elf typically reaches adulthood around the age of 180 and can live to be 800 years old.
Size
High Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Elf Weapon Training
You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.
Cantrip
You know one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
Extra Language
You can speak, read, and write one extra language of your choice.
Ability Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Enhanced Vision
Accustomed to hunting and training in twilit forests during the night, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 30 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.
Keen Senses
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.