Elves

Once immortal, elves collaborated with dragons at the time in exchange for magical knowledge. The dragons were interested in the fae’s various creation magics, while the fae coveted the dragon’s gift of prophecy. The first elves then struck the bargain and became a vassal nation under the might dragon empire of the time. The elves branched out and settled many biomes to the delight of their dragon masters.

Some found that the deal struck with the dragons was not struck in their favor and wanted to be brought back to the embrace of the fae realms. This relationship was further strained when the dragon-giant war erupted and the elves found themselves drafted into a conflict not of their choosing. In the end they withdrew from fighting once it was apparent that the two sides were destroying one another with no end in sight. Some elves remained loyal to the end and these dragon knights now serve the sleeping queen and her order. The rest of the elves split and formed new nations of elven houses.

All elves maintain a connection to one another with the discovery of the Celesital Sea. A dream state where the collective knowledge of millions flows through the Astral Sea. Elf society ranges from those of the queen’s court, being very formal and structured, to very rustic forest living for others. As one of the longer-lived species, elves are often sought for their knowledge of history as one of their lifetimes is five of another’s. This can sometimes frustrate the elves as younger lineages make the same mistakes their ancestors did. Elves are suitable for all sorts of tasks from academic to martial prowess on the battlefield. After the shattering of Necessa the elves found old ways and new to reconnect their kingdom back to the rest of the world by way of their teleportation portals or beautiful aether filers. The elves now seek to reclaim that which was lost to them.

Elf Culture

Elven culture doesn’t change as fast as others due to their long lives. This carries forward into conservational attitude in general. Some would rather leave things be to their own fates while others take a guardian role and want to shape and mold the world around their will. Elven crafts tend to be elaborate and purposeful in their embellishments. Even something as simple as a chainmail shirt can be so finely woven and forged that less material is needed to make it shirt much lighter but offer the same protection. Elven scholars are often sought out as none can compare to the centuries of knowledge and experience, they can accumulate. Elves are also masters of magic and one of the few species that harnessed the power of teleportation before the world was sundered. Now they are seeking out new maps of the current layout of ley lines to reconnect their teleportation network.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Fey

Lifespan

Elves reach true maturity around age 40 with a lifespan of roughly 500 years.

Average Height

4’8” - 6’0”

Average Weight

80 -160 lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Otherworldly and graceful, elves have tapered ears, features that range from delicate to gaunt, and a wide range of skin and hair colors based on their sublineage.

Forest Elf

Forest elves have the widest variety of appearances. Their skin tones match the whole human range and include some inhumane shades like the light greens and pastel pinks that one might see in a meadow. Their hair colors also naturally contain all human shades, along with the darker green hues of fresh pine needles or the deep blue of a midnight sky.

Mountain Elf

Mountain elves are usually a little shorter than their other cousins in stature. They have skin tones ranging from light-skinned to tan, but mountain elves usually are not as dark-skinned as plains elves. Their hair colors are primarily wide varieties of red, brunette, and black or gray, although the occasional blonde can be found among their numbers.

Plains Elf

Plains elves typically range in skin tones from tan to dark brown, and some have a metallic bronze undertone not seen in humans, halflings, or dwarves. Their hair coloration comes in varying shades of black, gray, and brunette, with the occasional, uncommon blonde or redhead. Plains elves are generally the tallest out of the elven sublineages.

Star Elf

Star elves look the most alien when compared to other humanoids. Their skin tones range from obsidian black to pale blue or lilac. Their hair is usually white or silver, but some have tints of blonde or have onyx-black hair. Star elves have a wide variety of eye coloration as well, and their irises usually glow very faintly.

Related Organizations

• New Republic of Radera
• Raderan Empire

Related Ethnicities

• Forest Elf
• Mountain Elf
• Plains Elf
• Star Elf

Elf Statblock

Elf Features
Elf Starting Features
At level 1, you gain the following feature as an elf. You also gain additional features based on your sublineage choice.

Sublineage
As the elves have spread across Ancerra, they have evolved to meet the unique challenges of their environment. Choose one of the following sublineages and gain bonus 1st level features based on your selection.


Forest Elf
This ancient line of elves found fulfillment in embracing and tending to the parts of the world most teeming with life: forests and jungles. After all, plants only grow when the sun nourishes them. Although the light from a single star is not the same as a whole galaxy, forest elves believe that stewardship of nature is in a way caring for the life cultivated by starlight.


Forest elves have the widest variety of appearances. Their skin tones match the whole human range and include some inhumane shades like the light greens and pastel pinks one might see in a meadow. Their hair colors also naturally contain all human shades, along with the darker green hues of fresh pine needles or the deep blue of a midnight sky. They have the pointiest ears out of the elf sublineages.


As a forest elf, you gain the following base features.

Mountain Elf
In an effort to reach the stars again, the mountain elves climbed the tallest mountain ranges they could find and made their homes among their crests; others made their way to the far north, curious about the dancing lights in the sky. These elves are skilled at surviving in brutally cold environments.


Mountain elves are usually a little shorter than their other cousins in stature. They have skin tones ranging from light-skinned to tan, but mountain elves usually are not as dark-skinned as plains elves. Their hair colors are primarily wide varieties of red, brunette, and black or gray, although the occasional blonde can be found among their numbers.


As a mountain elf, you gain the following base features.

Plains Elf
Many elves were drawn to wide open plains and deserts where the sky stretched from horizon to horizon. Here, nomadic elven tribes hunted and gathered and built powerful connections with the herds of wild horses, camels, and the like that frequented these places. They also came into regular, and often bloody, contact with brutish raiders and brigands, perfecting the arts of open combat across generations.


Plains elves typically range in skin tones from tan to dark brown, and some have a metallic bronze undertone not seen in humans, halflings, or dwarves. Their hair coloration comes in varying shades of black, gray, and brunette, with the occasional, uncommon blonde or redhead. Plains elves are generally the tallest out of the elven sublineages.


As a plains elf, you gain the following base features.

Star Elf
The elven lines that deviated the least from their ancient origins are known as the “Sil.” They make their homes in both urban and rural areas, though on the whole they are not very common. Star elves are more skilled than other elven sublineages at celestial slumbering and can more easily sift through the sea of memories.


Star elves are often called the most visually striking; some have pale blue or lilac skin, while others have obsidian black skin. Their hair is usually white or silver, but some have tints of blonde or black hair. Star elves have a wide variety of eye coloration as well, and their irises usually glow very faintly.


As a star elf, you gain the following base features.

All Elf Features
You gain an additional feature at the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 29th levels. Choose from the features below.