Astral Elf
Astral Elves are elves who were chosen by Urdall and invited into his Realm. They often loose their identity prior to entering the Realm of Time and many serve him as custodians of the Threads of Time and mediators between the timelines. They believe they were chosen for this task because of their unmatched intellect and discipline, and they take their role as temporal guardians very seriously. These elves often act as guides or gatekeepers, ensuring that those who enter the Realm of Time (either intentionally or through death) do not disrupt its delicate balance. In exchange for their service, Urdall granted them longevity that surpasses even other elves.
Increase one ability score by 2, and increase a different one by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.
Creature Type.
You are a Humanoid. You are also considered an elf for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be an elf.
Size.
You are Medium.
Speed.
Your walking speed is 30 feet.
Astral Fire.
You know one of the following cantrips of your choice: Dancing Lights, Light, or Sacred Flame. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it (choose when you select this race).
Darkvision.
You can see dim light within 60 feet of yourself as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in darkness only as shades of gray.
Fey Ancestry.
You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself.
Keen Senses.
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Starlight Step.
As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Astral Trance.
You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you remain conscious. Whenever you finish this trance, you gain proficiency in one skill of your choice and with one weapon or tool of your choice, selected from the Player's Handbook. You magically acquire these proficiencies by drawing them from shared elven memory and the experiences of entities on the Astral Plane, and you retain them until you finish your next long rest.
Languages.
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate.
Astral elves serve Urdall as custodians of the Threads of Time and as mediators between the timelines. They believe they were chosen for this task because of their unmatched intellect and discipline, and they take their role as temporal guardians very seriously.
Isolation and Detachment:
Due to their timeless existence, astral elves often struggle to relate to mortal concerns. While they may interact with mortals in a compassionate or condescending manner, their ultimate loyalty lies with the preservation of the timeline, even if it means sacrificing individuals or groups.
Worship of Urdall:
Many astral elves revere Urdall, seeing him as the ultimate arbiter of fate and knowledge, and strive to emulate his patience and wisdom. However, some have grown disillusioned over the centuries, believing Urdall’s neutrality and detachment from mortal suffering to be cold and unjust.
Seekers of Lost Knowledge: A splinter faction of astral elves who obsessively seek out forgotten moments in time, believing that mortals have squandered critical knowledge. They may act selfishly or even hoard this information for their own purposes.
Astral elves maintain the integrity of the Threads of Time, guiding lost souls along their path to the Realm of Death or preventing temporal anomalies caused by mortals meddling with time magic. They often act as guides or gatekeepers, ensuring that those who enter the Realm of Time (either intentionally or through death) do not disrupt its delicate balance. On a rare occasion an astral elf is lead astray from his role and can suffer the same fate as any other mortal entering the Realm of Time - however that is quite rare as most astral elves are well adjustet to their home realm.
Connection to the Threads of Time:
Astral elves can sense disruptions in the timeline, such as paradoxes, time travel, or unstable echoes of the past. They may intervene directly or send constructs and guardians to deal with the problem. They often meditate in the Threads of Eternity, where they glimpse fragments of the past and possible futures, using this knowledge to guide their actions.
Conflict with Mortals:
While astral elves generally avoid interfering with mortals, they may act aggressively if mortals disrupt the timeline or attempt to misuse temporal artifacts. Their perspective on time often puts them at odds with mortals, who view time as linear and precious.
Playing an Astral Elf
Ability Score Increase.Increase one ability score by 2, and increase a different one by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.
Creature Type.
You are a Humanoid. You are also considered an elf for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be an elf.
Size.
You are Medium.
Speed.
Your walking speed is 30 feet.
Astral Fire.
You know one of the following cantrips of your choice: Dancing Lights, Light, or Sacred Flame. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it (choose when you select this race).
Darkvision.
You can see dim light within 60 feet of yourself as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in darkness only as shades of gray.
Fey Ancestry.
You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on yourself.
Keen Senses.
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Starlight Step.
As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Astral Trance.
You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you remain conscious. Whenever you finish this trance, you gain proficiency in one skill of your choice and with one weapon or tool of your choice, selected from the Player's Handbook. You magically acquire these proficiencies by drawing them from shared elven memory and the experiences of entities on the Astral Plane, and you retain them until you finish your next long rest.
Languages.
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate.
Culture and Personality
Purpose:Astral elves serve Urdall as custodians of the Threads of Time and as mediators between the timelines. They believe they were chosen for this task because of their unmatched intellect and discipline, and they take their role as temporal guardians very seriously.
Isolation and Detachment:
Due to their timeless existence, astral elves often struggle to relate to mortal concerns. While they may interact with mortals in a compassionate or condescending manner, their ultimate loyalty lies with the preservation of the timeline, even if it means sacrificing individuals or groups.
Worship of Urdall:
Many astral elves revere Urdall, seeing him as the ultimate arbiter of fate and knowledge, and strive to emulate his patience and wisdom. However, some have grown disillusioned over the centuries, believing Urdall’s neutrality and detachment from mortal suffering to be cold and unjust.
Hierarchy and Factions:
Keepers of the Timeline: Loyal followers of Urdall who see their purpose as protecting the timeline at all costs, even if it means erasing disruptions or sacrificing mortals to maintain balance.Seekers of Lost Knowledge: A splinter faction of astral elves who obsessively seek out forgotten moments in time, believing that mortals have squandered critical knowledge. They may act selfishly or even hoard this information for their own purposes.
Astral Elves in the Realm of Time
Role in the Realm:Astral elves maintain the integrity of the Threads of Time, guiding lost souls along their path to the Realm of Death or preventing temporal anomalies caused by mortals meddling with time magic. They often act as guides or gatekeepers, ensuring that those who enter the Realm of Time (either intentionally or through death) do not disrupt its delicate balance. On a rare occasion an astral elf is lead astray from his role and can suffer the same fate as any other mortal entering the Realm of Time - however that is quite rare as most astral elves are well adjustet to their home realm.
Connection to the Threads of Time:
Astral elves can sense disruptions in the timeline, such as paradoxes, time travel, or unstable echoes of the past. They may intervene directly or send constructs and guardians to deal with the problem. They often meditate in the Threads of Eternity, where they glimpse fragments of the past and possible futures, using this knowledge to guide their actions.
Conflict with Mortals:
While astral elves generally avoid interfering with mortals, they may act aggressively if mortals disrupt the timeline or attempt to misuse temporal artifacts. Their perspective on time often puts them at odds with mortals, who view time as linear and precious.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Their skin is luminous, often with hues of pale silver, starlit white, or faint blues and golds. It often shimmers faintly when exposed to moonlight or temporal energy. Their hair flows like silk and appears almost weightless, often in shades of white, silver, gold, or twilight blue, with streaks of glowing star-like flecks that shift depending on their emotional state, although it might seem a lot more mundane in the Realm of the Living. Their eyes reflect the cosmos, appearing as swirling galaxies or nebulae, some of them also feature eyes that resemble the golden flows of time.
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