Wood Elves
Wood Elves are the second known elven variation, believed to have emerged roughly 4,000 years after the Mistral War. They are thought to descend from the youngest High Elf ruler and his followers, who departed from traditional elven society to reconnect with nature. Found in the same regions where that ruler vanished, Wood Elves are deeply tied to the natural world in both form and spirit.
This variation is marked by their earthy skin tones—ranging from brown to olive—and natural hair and eye colors that mirror the hues of forests, flowers, and fertile soil. Compared to High Elves, Wood Elves have shorter lifespans, calmer demeanors, and an innate affinity for Earth Magic, along with resistance to it and a vulnerability to Fire Magic.
Because of their outward similarities to High Elves, early societies mistook them as simply “tanned” High Elves or gifted druids. When their distinct physiology and magic were discovered, they were generally welcomed, sometimes even revered as nature-blessed.
Wood Elves embody the patient, contemplative traits often attributed to elves. Even in youth, they seem serene and measured, taking their time to make decisions and absorb their surroundings. As one Wood Elf saying goes:
"The strong oak did not grow in haste—it took its time, drinking in the sun and water and enjoying the wind. "
This variation is marked by their earthy skin tones—ranging from brown to olive—and natural hair and eye colors that mirror the hues of forests, flowers, and fertile soil. Compared to High Elves, Wood Elves have shorter lifespans, calmer demeanors, and an innate affinity for Earth Magic, along with resistance to it and a vulnerability to Fire Magic.
Because of their outward similarities to High Elves, early societies mistook them as simply “tanned” High Elves or gifted druids. When their distinct physiology and magic were discovered, they were generally welcomed, sometimes even revered as nature-blessed.
Wood Elves embody the patient, contemplative traits often attributed to elves. Even in youth, they seem serene and measured, taking their time to make decisions and absorb their surroundings. As one Wood Elf saying goes:
"The strong oak did not grow in haste—it took its time, drinking in the sun and water and enjoying the wind. "
Basic Information
Anatomy
Wood Elves are bipedal with two arms and two legs, ten fingers and toes, and a humanoid head with long, pointed ears. Their eyes have circular pupils and irises, and they possess a humanoid nose and mouth. Their bodies are lightly haired, with good-quality hair on their heads. Like other elves, they do not grow facial hair.
Natural Magic
Wood Elves have an innate resistance to Earth Magic and a weakness to Fire Magic. Roughly 80% of Wood Elves are born with earth-aligned magical affinity.Biological Traits
Wood Elves
Type
Sentient (Elf)
Ability Score Modifier
Dex+2 Wis +2 Str-2
Size
medium
Speed
30FT
Language
Languages Elf starts off with speaking Worldest "Common" and Elven from the home town. Wood Elves with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).
- Low Light: Elves can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light
- Elven Immunities: Elves are immune to magic sleep effects and gain a +2 racial saving throw bonus against illusion spells and effects
- Elvan Magic: Elves receive a +2 racial bonus on caster level checks made to overcome spell resistance. In addition, elves receive a +2 racial bonus on
- Keen Senses: Elves receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks
- Gift of Earth: 50% damage resistance from magical Earth and 50% weakness damage from magical Fire
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Genetics and Reproduction
Wood Elves reproduce through a male-female pair, with both needing to be between 170 and 400 years of age. Gestation lasts 12 months. After reaching 400, their ability to reproduce declines sharply and eventually ceases.
Growth Rate & Stages
- As one of the oldest life span species, Wood Elves are considered infants between the ages of zero to eight, during which time they were completely dependent on their parents for food and care. They gradually pick up mobility and world awareness.
- The next stage is kids who learn, play, and grow between the ages of 9 to 19. Although kids are not as dependent on their parents at this point, they are still present to meet the majority of their needs. However, young kids are inquisitive and beginning to understand others and themselves. These kids also remember everything and will use it against you so be careful.
- Between the ages of 20 to 45, their bodies begin to evolve and develop into adults, which is referred to as the teenage years. Their physical body begins to gain figure, height, weight, and muscles. In most situations, this is also where natural magic develops. In most circumstances, they will also begin to establish their identity and become less reliant on their parents.
- From the ages of 45 to 175, they are in their adulthood also called Bright years, their bodies have matured, and they have a good sense of what their natural magic will do. It will continue to develop as they age, but in most cases, it has a set of talents. This is also the time when they find what they want to do with their life.
- Seedling is a Special time for Wood Elves. The age range is from 175 to 400 years. This is the time when their Wood Elves' bodies will allow them to reproduce. These are the years when Wood-Elves start families and their instincts to find a significant other and start a family are more stronger than usual. This instinct will not overpower their identity or desires but rather make some of what they are attracted to more visible to them and the want for a family more appealing.
- They are elders between the ages of 400 and 550, often known as their Wittering years; their bodies have gradually begun to slow down and become weaker, as have their magical abilities if they are not kept up with. Wood Elves areas seem to be in the mental state of High Elves in old age. So when Wood Elves hit the senior stage their personalities will begin to deteriorate. They tend to zone out and overthink or reminisce. If we think High Elves take a long time to act in their old age, Wood Elves have them beaten by a long shot.
Ecology and Habitats
Wood Elves prefer grasslands, forests, and ancient groves. Though capable of living anywhere due to their intelligence and magic, they are most comfortable in places where flora thrives. Their cities often appear to be reclaimed ruins overrun with greenery, though in truth they are expertly crafted to live in harmony with the land.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Wood Elves are omnivores but gain more energy from fruits and vegetables than most species. Their light frames and slower metabolisms mean they require less food overall compared to other medium-sized sentient beings.
Additional Information
Average Intelligence
Wood Elves are highly intelligent and possess excellent memory retention. Though more reserved than their elven kin, they often speak with deliberate calm and poetic phrasing—sometimes offering cryptic wisdom alongside their actual thoughts. They are known to fully dedicate themselves to a single art, discipline, or study for decades.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
- Vision: Up to 2 miles of visual clarity; enhanced in low light due to extra retinal cones.
- Hearing: Range from 20 Hz to 30 kHz; capable of detecting subtle environmental shifts.
- Smell: Sensitive to a broad range of natural scents; less developed for chemical-based odors.
- Touch: Responsive to texture, temperature, and pain—used to identify changes in surroundings.
- Taste: Can perceive all five major taste categories: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
- Environmental Awareness: Sensitive ears allow them to perceive slight changes in wind and humidity.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
he first one is up to the parents whatever they like but the last name is normally the clan or family member they are moving into and if it's outside species. it what the parent want to live
Beauty Ideals
They love the beauty of Elema and all it wounder. That their style and artwork reflects that of the natural wonder of the world. They clothing so basic nature color with the rear beautiful color you can find
Relationship Ideals
Wood Elf has a very complex idea on relationships it is a mix depending on what tribe you come to some had the traditional marry and be together forever. Normally given a bracelet made of Leather magical enchant not to age with stones and other natural items in it. Then there are tribes that are comedian-based. They are just very open and loving with each other. They get together for short time and when they believe that their time ran its course. They separate and go find a new partner.
Common Dress Code
They wear a lot of leather and cotton clothing. Mostly in the neutral range of colors with all sorts of symbols relating to their tribe or nature. Symbols are innate design sometimes will have very vibrant colors you find nature
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Genetic Descendants
Lifespan
550 years
Average Height
5"9 to 6"2
Average Weight
110
Average Physique
Wood Elves have light, willowy frames not suited for heavy labor. Like their kin, they are often the subject of the phrase, “frail as an elf,” particularly when compared to physically robust species.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
- Skin: Ranges from light brown to dark brown and olive tones.
- Hair: Shades of green, brown, yellow, and other colors found in nature.
- Eyes: Earthy tones such as greens, blues, browns, and violets.
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