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Elf

Creature Type: Humanoid

Size: Medium (about 5–6 feet tall)

Speed: 30 feet

As an Elf, you have these special traits.

Darkvision: You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Elven Lineages: You are part of an elven lineage. Choose a lineage from the Elven Lineages table. You gain the benefit of that lineage.

Lineage Benefit
Dark Elf You are resistant to fire damage
High Elf You are resistant to necrotic damage
Wood Elf You are resistant to poison damage
Snow Elf You are resistant to cold damage

Magical Nature: You are part of a lineage that grants you magical knowledge passed down to your from your ancestors.

  1. At level 1, you learn any cantrip from your ancestral knowledge
  2. At level 3, you learn any 1st level spell from your ancestral knowledge
  3. At level 5, you learn any 2nd level spell from your ancestral knowledge

You always have these spells prepared. For each spell, you can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you create your character).

Ancestral Knowledge: You gain proficiency in 3 skills of your choice based on knowledge passed down to you from your ancestors.

Elven Blood: You are immune to most mortal diseases and you cannot be charmed or put to sleep by mortal magic.