Description
Wood Elves are the bulk of the elven population. They are the elf you expect to see in the forest, the one who hides in plain sight within the trees, the one that silently fires an arrow that finds its target across 600 feet and between trees. All legends and lore one will hear about elves, they originate from those who are now called Wood Elves. Wood elves build their societies in forested areas, avoiding altering the natural landscape as much as possible. They live on treehouses and coexist with animals with ease. Civilization advances way too fast for their liking, and they feel suffocated when placed in large cities.
Genetics
Their prolonged life in the forests, has given Wood elves differences in
physical traits and appearance from the High Elves. They are usually shorter,
faster and Wood elves’ skin tends to be copperish in hue, sometimes with
traces of green. Their hair tends toward browns and blacks, but it is
occasionally blond or copper-colored. Their eyes are green, brown, or
hazel.
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Reputation
Wood elves have a reputation of being hard to approach and often lacking manners. Life in the forest has taught them very different society standards, which often make them unpleasant company among others. When such cultural differences do not frustrate people, wood elves become very friendly and cheerful company.
Alive/Extinct
Wood Elves exist until the 4th era.
Wood Elf Traits
As a wood elf, you have the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Fleet of Foot: Your Speed increases to 35 feet. You also know the Druidcraft cantrip.
Wood Elf Magic: When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Longstrider 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 Pass without Trace spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you select the lineage).
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.
Fey Ancestry. You have Advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the Charmed condition.
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.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. 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. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.