The Elves Or Ældon in their native tongue, are a race which reside in Western Ord. The many Elves try their utmost to follow their ancestors in as many ways as possible, namely though, traditions involving marriage and reproduction. Elves are not native to Ord, coming to the world during an expansive war with their Orcish foes. This great battle was known as the War of Wings and had cataclysmic results on the sphere, leaving the survivors to fend for themselves on a hostile world. These events are described in verse 478 of the "The 23 Seeds" in Yarethan's epic poem "Sons of the Stars."
Elves are among the tallest of all of the common Races. They are slender, with prominently pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes. High Elves on on average a bit thinner than humans, making them in general not as strong. Elves are among the most intelligent and magically skilled races within Ord, and many of their high cities surpass even Thessan in magical ability.
3.5e Stats[]
These base stats are shared among most elves. Individual subraces may have traits that replace one or more of these traits.
- +2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution: Elves are slim and graceful, but not as hardy as men.
- Size: Medium
- Trance. Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. The Common word for this meditation is "trance." While meditating, you dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive after years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep.
- Immunity to sleep spells and effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects.
- Low-light vision. Elves have eyes that are so sensitive to light that they can see twice as far as normal in dim light. Low-light vision is color vision. An elf can read a scroll as long as even the tiniest candle flame is next to her as a source of light. Elves can see outdoors on a moonlit night as well as they can during the day.
- +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.
- Automatic Languages: Regional Common and Regional Elven. Bonus Languages: Draconic, Gnoll, Parcel, Goblish, Oguruk, Sylvan.
- Must select a subrace.
5e Stats[]
These base stats are shared among most elves. Individual subraces may have traits that replace one or more of these traits.
- +2 Dexterity.
- Size: Medium
- Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
- Darkvision. Accustomed to twilight forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 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.
- Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
- Trance. Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. The Common word for this meditation is "trance." While meditating, you dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive after years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep.
- Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
- Languages. You can speak, read, and write Regional Common and Regional Elven.
- Must select a subrace.
High Elves[]
Gold Elf and Grey Elf
High elves are famed for their complex cultures and cities. The "high culture" of these elves is often the cause of envy from other shorter lived races.
Wood Elves[]
Copper Elf and Painted Elf
The term wood elves is used to describe a heartier subrace of elves, more comfortable in Ord's wilderness then in the grand cities of the high cultures. Ages ago, these renegades broke away from the high elves to form much smaller communities or wander the wild and untamed places. They do not contribute to the high culture of the elves and often seek their own personal goals.
Dark Elves[]
Drow , Anar and Silver Elf
Dark elves are referred to as such as a result of the Shayri curse. They have been severed from their elven heritage and are not seen as kin by other elves. For millennia, dark elves swore to subjugate or destroy the other elven races, however, their are exceptions who just try to live their lives.
