Kalahari Elves / Desert Elves

Ah the Kalahari Elves, some call them Desert Elves as well, a name they do not disdain but not one they acknowledge as true either. In truth, they are the most ancient of the Elven races, good luck convincing the others of that though. Many younger lived races would assume them to be haughty or stuck up like the High Elves but this is not true. In fact they are quite amicable but secretive in regards to certain aspects of their own country as time has taught them to be cautious as many times, this is the only difference between the continued existence of their species or complete destruction.


The Kalahari gain the following:
Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity Score increases by 2
Age: Kalahari Elves live to be 900 year old though there are some cases of a few living over 1,000 years old.
Size: Kalahari range from 5 to 6 feet tall with slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Speed: Your Base Walking Speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision: Accustomed to hunting during the desert nights, you have Darkvision up to 60 feet.
Keen Senses: You have proficiency in the Perception Skill.
Fey Ancestry: You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed and no magic can put you to sleep.
Trance: You do not need to sleep. Meditating for 4 hours a day is considered a Long Rest to the Kalahari.
Languages: You can speak, read and write Common, Elvish and Kalahari.
Elf Weapon Training: You are Proficient with the Longsword, Shortsword, Short Bow, Longbow, Spears and Shields.
Born of the Desert: You have Advantage with Survival Checks in a desert environment.
Mirage Magic: You know the Minor Illusion Cantrip and can cast Silent Image once a day without expending a Spell Slot. You must take a Long Rest before casting the spell using this ability again.

Basic Information

Growth Rate & Stages

Kalahari Elves age at the same rate as Human but live to be between 900-1000 years old.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Kalahari, Common and Elvish

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elves

Geographic Distribution

• Kalahari Empire