Moon Elf
Moon elves (teu'tel'quessir in Elvish; also known as silver elves) are the most widely spread of the elven races in Faerûn. Many moon elves are nomadic, rarely staying put in one place for more than a year or two. Groups of moon elves join together in loose bands, totalling about a dozen or so extended elven families. These nomadic bands have democratically elected leadership, though elders have stronger voices in decision-making. Due to their nomadic nature, moon elves can be found everywhere across Faerûn. Though wood elves are more populous, they are mostly confined to deep forests, to a non-elf is much more likely to meet the less populous moon elves.
Culturally, moon elves are less solemn and serious than their elven brethren. They are more tolerant of other races, easily integrating into non-elven societies. Due to this, most half-elves are descended from moon elves. Moon elf songs and poetry tends to be lighter and more humorous than other elven art.
During times of trouble, moon elves can be as serious as other elves, though they retain their optimism and sense of humour. Democratic governance gives way to singular war leaders, using precise weapons and magic to defend themselves and others. Moon elves are also the most likely of all elves to become adventurers, typically as wandering protectors of common folk, instead of dungeon-plundering monster hunters.
Culturally, moon elves are less solemn and serious than their elven brethren. They are more tolerant of other races, easily integrating into non-elven societies. Due to this, most half-elves are descended from moon elves. Moon elf songs and poetry tends to be lighter and more humorous than other elven art.
During times of trouble, moon elves can be as serious as other elves, though they retain their optimism and sense of humour. Democratic governance gives way to singular war leaders, using precise weapons and magic to defend themselves and others. Moon elves are also the most likely of all elves to become adventurers, typically as wandering protectors of common folk, instead of dungeon-plundering monster hunters.
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Size: Medium
Speed: 30 ft.
Darkvision. Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.
Trance. Elves don't need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is "trance.") While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish.
Elf Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.
Cantrip. You know one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
Extra Language. You can speak, read, and write one extra language of your choosing.
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