Physical Description:
Sea Elves have adapted to their aquatic environment, sporting glistening, iridescent skin that ranges from shades of blue, green, or turquoise. Their eyes resemble gleaming pearls or shimmering sea glass, often reflecting the colors of the ocean. Hair color can vary, from shades of green resembling seaweed to deep blues reminiscent of the ocean's depths. Sea Elves have slight webbing between their fingers and toes, aiding them in swimming with remarkable grace and speed. Their physiology is optimized for underwater life, with streamlined bodies and an innate ability to hold their breath for extended periods.
History:
The origins of Sea Elves remain shrouded in mystery. Stories tell of ancient undersea cities and civilizations, but whether these tales are remnants of history or mere myths remains unknown. Their elusive nature and tendency to keep to themselves have contributed to the enigma surrounding their past.
Society:
Sea Elf society is organized in decentralized communities scattered across the ocean depths, often dwelling near or within coastal regions. They value their independence and freedom, with some groups living nomadically, traversing the seas in small flotillas or dwelling within submerged caverns.
Their communities prioritize harmony with the ocean's bounty, living off the resources it provides. Sea Elves are skilled in fishing, underwater agriculture, and crafting using materials found in the sea. They share a deep bond with the marine life around them, fostering symbiotic relationships with various creatures of the ocean.
Racial Names:
Sea Elves often have names that echo the ebb and flow of the sea, reflecting the beauty and mystique of their environment. Names like Neria, Thalassia, Morvran, or Liriel are common among Sea Elves, evoking images of the ocean's depths.
Racial Feat:
- Ability Score Increase: Sea Elves Constitution score increases by 1.
- Age: Sea Elves mature at a rate similar to other elves, reaching adulthood around 100 years and potentially living for several centuries.
- Alignment: Sea Elves often lean toward neutrality, valuing the balance and preservation of the ocean's ecosystems.
- Size: Sea Elves are medium-sized creatures, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall, and they possess a slender, aquatic build.
- Speed: Sea Elves have a base walking speed of 30 feet and a swimming speed of 30 feet. They are equally comfortable traversing both land and water.
- Languages: Sea Elves are fluent in Common, Elvish and Aquan. They often communicate with aquatic creatures using an intricate system of clicks and whistles.
- Vision: Sea Elves possess darkvision, allowing them to see in low-light conditions both above and below the water's surface.
- Resistance: Sea Elves have resistance to cold damage due to their adaptation to colder oceanic depths.
- Immunity: Sea Elves are immune to the effects of underwater pressure, allowing them to navigate the ocean's depths without fear of compression-related injuries.
Sea Elf Training
They have proficiency with the spear, trident, light crossbow, and net.
Child of the Sea
They have a swimming speed of 30 feet, and they can breathe air and water.
Friend of the Sea
Using gestures and sounds, they can communicate simple ideas with any beast that has an innate swimming speed.