Half-Elf

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**Half-Elves** are a diverse race of humanoids, having either one elf parent, or two half-elf parents.

## Appearance

Half-elves appear as a cross between humans and elves, appearing more human-like to an elf while more elvish to a human. Half-Elves stand, on average between 5'5"-6'1", and are usually slightly shorter than humans and slightly heavier than elves. Half-elves have pointed, yet shorter ears than their elven counterparts. Their skin tones and hair colors vary according their parentage.

Half-elves can also be a cross between elves and other humanoid races. In this case, half-elves will retain notable features of both their parents.

## Types

### High Half-Elf

A high half-elf either has a parent of high elf descent or a parent who is also a high half-elf.

##### High Elf Descent

A half-elf of high elf descent can forego Skill Versatility and instead choose the high elf’s Elf Weapon Training or Cantrip.

### Wood Half-Elf

A wood half-elf either has a parent of wood elf descent or a parent who is also a wood half-elf. Wood half-elves are the most common half-elves in Adanon.

##### Wood Elf Descent

A half-elf of wood elf descent can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose the wood elf’s Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, or Mask of the Wild.

### Aquatic Half-Elf

An aquatic half-elf either has a parent of sea elf descent or a parent who is also aquatic half-elf. Aquatic half-elves are less common than wood or high half-elves.

##### Aquatic Heritage

A half-elf of aquatic heritage can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose a swimming speed of 30 feet.

### Drow Half-Elf

A drow half-elf is quite rare as drows themselves are quite rare (and rarely mingle outside of other drow). A drow half-elf either has a parent of drow elf descent, a parent who is also a drow half-elf, or neither of their parents are of drow descent and the elvish parent has the curse of Lolth in their bloodline.

##### Drow Magic

A half-elf of drow descent can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose the drow’s Drow Magic:

You know the dancing lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

## Society

At Adanon's beginnings, it was quite rare for a half-elf to be born and those who were found it very difficult to fit in with either the elvish or human part of society; however, long since the 300 Year War, it has become much more common for the union between elves and non-elves and thus, many more half-elves have come into existence.

Half-Elves can be found throughout Adanon wherever there is a high population of elves and other humanoid races. The idea that half-elves are outsiders is very outdated; however, it is possible to come across this belief in some wealthier families in Hubricia and Balcesinia; however, this is still quite rare and rarely spoken of publicly.

## Abilities

### Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

### Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

## Known Half-Elves

### The Misadventurers Campaign

#### PCs

* Elion, a young half-elf who was sent as a prisoner to Avaripid due to his relationship with Prince Akiakos of Zeluks.
* Aphelios Wrynn, the half-elven son of Revalor who was given the gift of chronomancy in order to take over the role of The Time Lord in the Temporal Plane.