Elf

An ancient race believed to have descended from the fey, the elves of Adragal are a unified people with a long history and rich culture.

Physical Description

Elves are a slight bit shorter than humans, averaging at 5’5”. The are usually willowy and thin, having little trouble maintaining fitness. Elves have two defining features that set them humans: their long and pointed ears, and their angular facial features. Elven faces are lean and sharp, it would be extremely rare to find an elf with a square jaw or a weak chin. Perhaps the most discussed elven quality is their lifespan, elves commonly live for a thousand years before succumbing to their age, although they are considered fully mature adults at the age of 60.

Personalities

Elves personalities are heavily influenced by their long lives and deep rooted culture. They prefer to live in a relaxed manner, often procrastinating or refusing to deal with problems on the precept that the issues will eventually go away. This lackadaisical attitude is a point of constant contention between the elves and other races.

In the World

Although almost completely thought of as a the race of Chromia, a significant population of elves lives in Ruberia and Azurti. In Ruberia however, many elves there are slaves -- captives of the last Adamantine War. In the western portions of Chromia, the nation is nearly all elven.

Racial Traits

• Ability Score Racial Traits: Elves gain +2 Dexterity, +2 Intelligence, but –2 Constitution.
• Size: Elves are Medium creatures and thus have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Type: Elves are humanoids.
• Base Speed: An elf’s base land speed is 30 feet.

Defense Racial Traits

• Keen Senses: Elves receive +2 racial bonus to perception checks.
• Fey Connection: Elves are immune to magical sleep effects, and receive a +2 racial bonus on saves against enchantment spells or magical effects.

Moon Elf

Usually just called high elves by outsiders, moon elves are usually from prestigious families from the citadels of western Chromia. Moon elves have the lightest skin of elfkind, being a pale white regardless of how much sun they may see. With elven children being so hard to conceive, and having such long lives, it is common for families to specifically select partners to sire the best children for the courts of high society in hopes the child will be able to move up the social ladder by cultivating specific qualities such as appearances and natural talent with magic.

Additional Racial Traits

• Darkvision: Due to the specific breeding of magical traits, moon elves have developed the ability to see in darkness to a distance of 60 feet.

Wood Elf

The most common type of elf, wood elves are what most people around Adragal think of when elves are referred to in general. Wood elves ears lay more flush against their head than moon elves, and have lighter hair colors than sky or sea elves. Wood elves live in the same areas as moon elves, western Chromia.

Additional Racial Traits

• Natural Climber: Wood elves gain a +2 racial bonus on Climb checks and can always take 10 on a Climb check, even if distracted or endangered when climbing.
• Low Light Vision: A wood elf can see in low light as if it were bright light.

Sky Elf

Living on the foothills and plains of Chromia, the sky elves have developed a strong relationship with the pactsworn goliaths of the same region. Sky and sea elves have a culture distinct from that of the western elves. Being mostly nomadic, the sky elves have distinguishably long legs and are known for their speed.

Additional Racial Traits

• Longstrider: Sky elves have a +10 racial bonus to their movement speed.

Sea Elf

Perhaps the most visually distinct type of elf, sea elves have olive skin and a shorter stature than other elves. The sea elves originate from along the southern coast of Chromia.

Additional Racial Traits

• Natural Swimmer: Sea elves gain a +2 racial bonus on Swim checks and can always take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered when swimming.
• Low Light Vision: A sea elf can see in low light as if it were bright light.