Elves, Taresi (3.5e Race)

Taresi Elves

Personality

The Elves of Taresi are an arboreal race that have adapted their lives to fit their forest home. They have become the sworn protectors of the forest, and they bring justice upon those who senselessly harm the forest and its inhabitants.

Physical Description

Elves tend to range from 5' 6" to 6' 0". They are of a light frame and very nimble. Their skin is a light tone, though those who are very attuned to nature have a light green tone. Their hair ranges from red-orange to black to blonde.

Relations

Elves are very close, geographically and spiritually, to faeries, centaurs, and satyrs on Taresi. They are friendly with gnomes, trolls, and humans. Elves detest dwarves, and loathe Noire. They generally get along with the other Taresi races.

Alignment

Elves tend to be neutral good, due to their inborn sense of justice and the neutrality of nature.

Lands

Elves dwell in the forest kingdom of Sylvanu, neighboring the faerie, centaur, and satyr lands.

Religion

Elves honor Verdenne, the Elven creator-god and protector of the forests.

Language

Elves speak Elven and Common. Those who adventure usually know the languages of their allies, and, occasionally, enemies.

Names

Elves have a personal name and a family name. Examples are Loreni Oakspirit, Arses Elmblood, and Henea Sprucemind.

Racial Traits

• +2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution: Elves are very acrobatic, but are very frail.
• Humanoid (elf)
• Medium-size
• Elf base land speed is 30 feet
• Elves do not need to sleep and have strong wills. As such, they are immune to magic sleep effects and a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against enchantment spells and effects.
• Low-light Vision
• +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. Any elf that passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check.
• +2 bonus on Survival checks in forests.
• Weapon Proficiency (longsword, rapier, longbow, composite longbow, shortbow, composite shortbow)
• Automatic Languages: Common and Elven. Bonus Languages: Centaur, Draconic, Elemental, Fey, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Orc, Satyr, and Sylvan.
• Favored Class: Ranger.

Vital Statistics

Table: Elf Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
20 years	+1d12	+2d8	+4d6

Table: Elf Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
110 years	300 years	475 years	+2d% years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Elf Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	5' 6"	+2d6	95 lb.	× (1d6) lb.
Female	5' 6"	+2d6	90 lb.	× (1d6) lb.

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