Norian (Elf) (3.5e Race)

Norian Elves

Elves from the planet Nor are very different from the common elves- much stronger, and also predatory. They also come to maturity much quicker than regular elves. They are the predominant species of the planet Nor. Despite their uniqueness, and the fact they are from another planet, they share numerous traits with the earthly elves, enough to proven a connection between the species, however the exact connection is unknown.

Personality

Norian elves personality can vary wildly between individuals, subject to change in response to many of the same factors that affect an average human's personality.

Physical Description

Similarly to regular elves, with two exceptions- their eyes are near luminescent, with no visible irises and narrow, serpentine-like pupils, and, instead of regular teeth, they have pointy, fang-like teeth.

Relations

As whole, they tend to be reclusive, and are very protective over their societies. However, they can befriend with someone proven to be reliable.

Alignment

Tend to neutral or chaotic neutral, rarely good or evil.

Lands

Any. However, most of them are still on the planet Nor.

Religion

Norian elves tend to worship gods of magic and knowledge.

Language

Common and Elven

Names

Regular elves names.

Racial Traits

• +6 to all ability scores.
• Medium Humanoid (Elf): Despite their differences from their cousins, they are still elves.
• Norian elves base land speed is 60 feet: Have climbing speed 40 feet per round and swimming speed 40 feet per round.
• Improved Physiology (Ex): Norian elves have damage reduction 5/magic, accelerate healing in rate of 1 hit point per hour, and +12 inherit bonus to Fortitude checks.
• Awful Bite (Ex): Norian elves are able to open their mouth twice the regular size, allowing them to use their pointy teeth to attack. Bite attack that deals 2d6 HP damage and treated as magical attack for the purpose of overcoming DR.
• Immunity to magic sleep effects, and a +6 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects.
• Heightened Senses (Ex): Norian elves have Blindsight out to 60 feet, Blindsense out to 300 feet, perfect darkvision ,micro vision and telescopic vision up to distance of 1 miles.
• Spell-Like Abilities: Permanently Active: Feather Fall. At Will: Light, Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Telekinesis. Caster level is 6. The save DC is Charisma-based.
• +6 racial bonus on Athletics, Listen, Search, and Spot checks. Norian elf that merely passes within 10 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if it were actively looking for it.
• Automatic Languages: Common and Elven. Bonus Languages: Any.
• Favored Class: Sorcerer
• Level Adjustment: +3

Vital Statistics

Table: Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
30 years	+1d6	+1d8	+2d8

Table: Norian Elf Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
250 years	332 years	440 years	+5d% years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Norian Elf Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	4’ 5”	+2d6	85 lb.	× (1d6) lb.
Female	4’ 5”	+2d6	80 lb.	× (1d6) lb.

High Norian Elves

Stronger and rarer breed of norian elves, the nobles of their society.

Racial Traits

• +18 to all ability scores.
• Medium Humanoid (Elf): Despite their differences from their cousins, they are still elves.
• High norian elves base land speed is 120 feet: Have climbing speed 80 feet per round and swimming speed 80 feet per round.
• Improved Physiology (Ex): High norian elves have damage reduction 15/magic, fast healing 1, and +36 inherit bonus to Fortitude checks.
• Awful Bite (Ex): High norian elves are able to open their mouth twice the regular size, allowing them to use their pointy teeth to attack. Bite attack that deals 4d8 HP damage and treated as magical attack for the purpose of overcoming DR.
• Immunity to magic sleep effects, and a +18 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects.
• Heightened Senses (Ex): Norian elves have Blindsight out to 180 feet, Blindsense out to 900 feet, perfect darkvision ,micro vision and telescopic vision up to distance of 3 miles.
• Immortality (Ex): High norian elves don't age beyond maturity and can potentially live forever. However, they are still require sustenance and still vulnerable to illnesses.
• Spell-Like Abilities: Permanently Active: Arcane Sight, Feather Fall, Fly. At Will: Daylight, Dimension Door, Greater Telekinesis, Knock, Open/Close, Prestidigitation. Caster level is 18. The save DC is Charisma-based.
• +18 racial bonus on Athletics, Listen, Search, and Spot checks. High norian elf that merely passes within 30 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if it were actively looking for it.
• Automatic Languages: Common and Elven. Bonus Languages: Any.
• Favored Class: Sorcerer
• Level Adjustment: +8

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