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Grey Elves

Grey Elves are the product of centuries of mixing between elves and other races. They are adaptable, dexterous, and found in nearly every city or region. However, their diluted lineage means they no longer live as long as their more isolated Elven kin.

ability score increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2, Choose any other two different Scores to increase by 1
age: Grey Elves live for around 200 to 400 years due to their diluted bloodlines.
Size: Medium
speed: 30 ft.
Languages: You can speak, read and write two language based on the region of your upbringing.
race features:
  • Vitality: You gain an additional 6 hit points at 1st level.
  • Mixed Heritage. Your bloodline is not purely Elven — it is shaped by other ancestries. This mix manifests in unique physical or magical traits. Choose two racial traits from another race and Subrace, representing your mixed heritage. You cannot select Ability Score Increases in this way. If one of the chosen traits is similar to a trait you already possess (such as Darkvision or a resistance), only the stronger version of the two applies. Traits that grant spellcasting use your Intelligence as the spellcasting ability, unless otherwise stated. The DM has final approval on trait combinations to ensure balance within the campaign.
  • Heightened Senses: You gain Darkvision out to 60 feet, and You have proficiency in the Perception skill if you already do you gain Expertise Instead.
  • Half-Elf Versatility. Choose one of the following traits:
  • Skill Versatility (General). You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.
  • Arcane Insight (High Elf Heritage). You can cast Mana Read as an Arcane Innate Spell. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability.
  • Fleet of Foot (Green Elf Heritage). Your base walking speed increases to 35 feet.
  • Snow Sight (White Elf Heritage). Your Darkvision extends to 90 feet and allows you to see clearly in heavy snowfall or blizzard conditions.
  • Blessing of Nyx (Dark Elf Heritage). You can cast the Noctiomantic Conversion as an Arcane Innate Spell, it counts as a Cantrip when you use it in this way. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.


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