Forest Elves

A subrace of Elves in the Nine-Lands.

Derisively known as common elves to their noble brethren, forest elves are a much worldlier race. Forest elves are more down to earth and they understand that togetherness leaves all stronger than the sum of the individuals. None-the-less forest elves retain a bit of the arrogance that caused them to leave noble elf lands for the northlands. Forest elves combine martial and magical skill and the knowledge gained over a long lifespan making them formidable indeed. They are proud people and it shows in all they do.

Forest elven communities try to maintain good relations with those in their surrounding environs. They are friendly with flight elves, humans, halflings, and gnomes. Years of tension and chafing prior to both of their moves, however, still shows in the cool relations they have with most dwarves, save the forest dwarves. Though not hostile they maintain at best a lukewarm relationship with the noble elves.

Most half-elves of the Nine-Lands have forest elf parentage. Rather than judging them as if their half-human stock was a weakness, they are full members of their given community and often make wonderful ambassadors or traders to other settlements.

There are a few settlements of forest elves or with higher than average forest elf populations, though the largest forest elf city by far is Cranaige, located in the Evernaige Forest of Southwind. Forest elves are fiercely protective of their land, but outsiders are guardedly welcome in their settlements if they show no hostility. Those who show such hostility are dealt with swiftly.

Forest elves venerate Quercetum, Patron of the Elves, above all else though many also worship Salvenscence, Solsphere, the Maiden & the Mother aspects of Morrigan, and Viridis.

Forest elves enjoy colorful clothing, though most often they adorn this with a green-gray cloak that blends in well with their natural forest surroundings. Their hair color ranges from blondes, shades of auburn, and lighter shades of brown, almost always with blue, green, gray, or hazel colored eyes.

Age. Forest elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, but have a different concept of what adulthood means in comparison to their long life spans. Forest elves typically claim adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 800-900 years old.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2.

Fleet of Foot. Your base walking speed increases to 35 feet.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Elvish (Forest). Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Forest elves older than 400 years of age may speak the Northland dialect of Common instead of the Southland dialect.

Extra Language. You can speak, read, and write one extra language of your choice.

FOREST ELF ADVENTURERS

Forest elves consider adventuring as a good profession for attaining personal glory and wealth, especially for those that are lowborn. Not to be outdone by their rigid noble cousins, forest elves boast some of the most powerful wizards and fighters amongst them.