Elves
PHB'24 p189
Elves
Guardians of the Forest
With their unearthly grace and fine features, elves appear hauntingly beautiful to humans and members of many other races. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females.
Lost to Time
The elves were once a prosperous race, ruling over many distinct kingdoms. The sylvan forests were ruled by the wood elves, the oldest of their kind, guided by the forces of nature and the fey.The high elves ruled a beautiful kingdom that dominated the landscape along the vast riverlands. To the south, along the Ore Coast, the hardy sea elves dominated the sea. Unfortunately, during the Great War, much of the sea and high elf kingdoms were overtaken by the humans. Displaced and reduced to a few meager nobles, what were once kingdoms are now dissident houses, relegated to the great forests surrounding Elofóros, the world tree. Here, what is left of their leadership has reestablished their sovereignty as the Sylvan Conclave.
Elves live for many centuries beyond the other inheritor races, and their memory is as unflinching as the earth. The wounds suffered during the Great War are still very present in the minds of many modern day elves, remembering tales from their parents and grandparents. Some have moved past this hatred, recognizing it as the past, while others hold onto it and keep the fire strong. Whichever side your elf takes is up to you.
From Root to Branch
While the wood elves are most familiar with nature, embracing it and the goddess Kiri with great veneration, all elves now live within the sylvan forests. Here they have learned to use only what is necessary, building their homes around and with the trees rather than stripping the land for resources. Their lands are further divided by the ruling houses of Xeryth, Aolis, and Heibalar, each desperately fighting for their own desires. The three houses are in discordance, and little gets moved through the senate. While the average elf cares little for politics, they have a great sense of pride in their heritage and their families.
Below the Roots
During the Great War a number of elves fled into the Underdark as refugees, growing through the ensuing centuries into what is today known as the drow. They have taken to tribal lives, fighting to survive in harsh conditions. Despite now being generations removed, they are today seen as cowards by many elves, believing that if they had not abandoned their post all those years ago, the war would not have been lost.
Elven names
Elves are considered children until they declare themselves adults, some time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names.
On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster might continue to use the child name. Each elf's adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists between male names and female names; the groupings here reflect only general tendencies. In addition, every elf bears a family name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version.
Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin, Thia, Vall Male Adult Names: Adran, Aelar, Aramil, Arannis, Aust, Beiro, Berrian, Carric, Enialis, Erdan, Erevan, Galinndan, Hadarai, Heian, Himo, Immeral, Ivellios, Laucian, Mindartis, Paelias, Peren, Quarion, Riardon, Rolen, Soveliss, Thamior, Tharivol, Theren, Varis Female Adult Names: Adrie, Althaea, Anastrianna, Andraste, Antinua, Bethrynna, Birel, Caelynn, Drusilia, Enna, Felosial, Ielenia, Jelenneth, Keyleth, Leshanna, Lia, Meriele, Mialee, Naivara, Quelenna, Quillathe, Sariel, Shanairra, Shava, Silaqui, Theirastra, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia Family Names (Common Translations): Amakiir (Gemflower), Amastacia (Starflower), Galanodel (Moonwhisper), Holimion (Diamonddew), Ilphelkiir (Gemblossom), Liadon (Silverfrond), Meliamne (Oakenheel), Nailo (Nightbreeze), Siannodel (Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)Darkvision. You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Elven Lineage. You are part of a lineage that grants you supernatural abilities. Choose a lineage from the Elven Lineages table. You gain the level 1 benefit of that lineage.
When you reach character levels 3 and 5, you learn a higher-level spell, as shown on the table. You always have that spell prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you select the lineage).
Elven Lineages
| Lineage | Level 1 | Level 3 | Level 5 |
| Drow | The range of your Darkvision increases to 120 feet. You also know the Dancing Lights cantrip. | Faerie Fire | Darkness |
| High Elf | You know the Prestidigitation cantrip. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can replace that cantrip with a different cantrip from the Wizard spell list. | Detect Magic | Misty Step |
| Wood Elf | Your Speed increases to 35 feet. You also know the Druidcraft cantrip. | Longstrider | Pass without Trace |
Fey Ancestry. You have Advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the Charmed condition.
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.
Trance. You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. You can finish a Long Rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness.
