Half-Elf

Elves typically keep to themselves in order to become closer with nature, and inevitably become closer to the Aether. However, humans are an adaptable and curious race. Many of which seek out Elf homesteads in the hope of gaining enlightenment through the teaching of Elves.
These humans are "enlightened" from undergoing a life altering change during the infamous Ritual of Unification and become Elf-Like. Humans who successfully complete the Ritual of Unification are known as Half-Elf. Their bodies become more graceful and elegant. Their ears lengthen, and they began to feel a natural affinity to the Aether similar to Elves, though not as prominent.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Half-Elf tend to be of sturdier build than Elves⁣⁣⁣ but more slender than most Human⁣⁣⁣ with the same range of skin complexions. Half-Elf typically share eye and hair colors with their former human ethnicity. Their ears are tapered but not as long as a normal Elf.

Genetics and Reproduction

When a Half-Elf reproduces with another Half-Elf, Human or Elf, the child will always take the mother's race. Half-Elf are born following a 9-month pregnancy, although it is rare since most Half-Elf choose not to mate with other Half-Elf. They believe it is an important gift to choose to perform a Ritual of Unification rather than inheriting "enlightenment."

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Half-Elf will either retain their previous Human first name or replace it with an Elf naming tradition. However, they will no longer keep a formal last name, instead choosing an "elder" name. Elder names tend to draw inspiration from the society who helped perform the Ritual of Unification.
Elder Names: Aloro, Dalanthan, Liadon, Selevarun, Yaeldrist

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Half-Elf will adopt the popular dress and hairstyles of the society they chose. This can include braided hair and beards, tattoos and markings and jewelry choices. Some choose to forgo any ties to their human ancestry, but most prefer to carry a keepsake of their previous life.

HALF-ELF TRAITS

Your Half-Elf character has a variety of natural abilities common with your ancestry.
Half-Elf

Half-Elf

Ability Score Increase Choose one of: (a) Choose any +2; choose any other +1 (b) Choose any +1; choose any other +1; choose any other +1

Size Medium

Speed 30 ft

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Darkvision

Thanks to your now Elvish blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Fey Ancestry

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

Magical Intuition

You know the mage hand cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Detect magic spell once per day. When you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Calm Emotions spell once per day. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Speech of Beast and Leaf

You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts and plants. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them.

Languages. Common and Elvish.

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Lifespan

Half-Elf reach adulthood the same as a human but live much longer, often exceeding 160 years.

Average Height

5ft - 6ft

Average Weight

100 - 180 pounds