Sun Elf
Sun elves (ar-tel-quessir in Elvish, also known as gold elves and high elves) are a race of elves. Sun elves have historically been responsible for the construction of many of the great elven cities across Faerûn, such as Myth Drannor. Over time, however, most have relocated from the mainland to the distant isle of Evermeet, leaving few of their kind in Faerûn. Those that remain tend to live in close-knit communities away from other races in elven-majority settlements (such as Myth Drannor or Silverymoon). These communities are often ruled by a monarch or nobility, tracing their lineage back to the ancient elven kingdoms.
Sun elves view elven culture (in particular, their own culture) as being superior, and themselves as being Corellon's chosen people. This, along with their isolationism, leads many non-elves to view them as haughty, arrogant, and even supremacist. Many sun elves are content with this view, if they even care what non-elves think of them. They are deliberate and patient, taking as much time as they need to hone their skills for any particular endeavour in order to achieve perfection. Sun elves have a strong love of art, such as poems, paintings, and especially grand architecture.
Sun elves are among the most skilled practitioners of magic in Faerûn. The pinnacle of sun elf wizards still know the secrets of elven high magic, incredibly powerful spells exceeding even traditional 9th-level spells in power. This magic is rarely used due to its risks, and never shared with other races. Sun elven craftsmen are supremely skilled, with the best of their number rivalling dwarven smiths (albeit many times slower in output). In battle, sun elves prefer arms and armour of the highest quality, particularly equipment made from mithral and richly decorated. With their magical knowledge and skill, they prefer to use magic or blend it with a blade over more crude methods of warfare.
Sun elves view elven culture (in particular, their own culture) as being superior, and themselves as being Corellon's chosen people. This, along with their isolationism, leads many non-elves to view them as haughty, arrogant, and even supremacist. Many sun elves are content with this view, if they even care what non-elves think of them. They are deliberate and patient, taking as much time as they need to hone their skills for any particular endeavour in order to achieve perfection. Sun elves have a strong love of art, such as poems, paintings, and especially grand architecture.
Sun elves are among the most skilled practitioners of magic in Faerûn. The pinnacle of sun elf wizards still know the secrets of elven high magic, incredibly powerful spells exceeding even traditional 9th-level spells in power. This magic is rarely used due to its risks, and never shared with other races. Sun elven craftsmen are supremely skilled, with the best of their number rivalling dwarven smiths (albeit many times slower in output). In battle, sun elves prefer arms and armour of the highest quality, particularly equipment made from mithral and richly decorated. With their magical knowledge and skill, they prefer to use magic or blend it with a blade over more crude methods of warfare.
Encompassed species
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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