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<blockquote data-quote="Yaarel" data-source="post: 8374916" data-attributes="member: 58172">A consequence of my extreme lumping, means, the elf has NO subraces. There is only the elf race. Any elf can be whatever they want.What helps define the character concept of an elf is the choice of an elf race feat. These feats can include features like Bless, Misty Step, Detect Magic at-will, Invisibility, Darkness, Mage Armor that can appear like silky elven chain, Elven Accuracy, aura of sunlight, magic resistance, some kind of flight that is balanced at level 1 and improves while leveling, waterbreathing, alternate beast form, expertise for a choice of skill or tool, and so much more. There are so many tropes for an elf concept to explore.Probably make darkvision a cantrip, and give a choice of any cantrip. Add an Elfsword cantrip that uses the casting ability for a longsword. Add an Elfshot cantrip to shoot arrows that deal psychic damage and paralysis instead of death. Pick a cantrip.In practice, the elven communities in different regions will evolve cultures that tend toward certain feats. For example, perhaps the Lolth faction might require its members to pick Uda Magic with its Faerie Lights cantrip and Darkness spells. But other drow can pick whatever magical feat they want.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Yaarel, post: 8374916, member: 58172"] A consequence of my extreme lumping, means, the elf has NO subraces. There is only the elf race. Any elf can be whatever they want. What helps define the character concept of an elf is the choice of an elf race feat. These feats can include features like Bless, Misty Step, Detect Magic at-will, Invisibility, Darkness, Mage Armor that can appear like silky elven chain, Elven Accuracy, aura of sunlight, magic resistance, some kind of flight that is balanced at level 1 and improves while leveling, waterbreathing, alternate beast form, expertise for a choice of skill or tool, and so much more. There are so many tropes for an elf concept to explore. Probably make darkvision a cantrip, and give a choice of any cantrip. Add an Elfsword cantrip that uses the casting ability for a longsword. Add an Elfshot cantrip to shoot arrows that deal psychic damage and paralysis instead of death. Pick a cantrip. In practice, the elven communities in different regions will evolve cultures that tend toward certain feats. For example, perhaps the Lolth faction might require its members to pick Uda Magic with its Faerie Lights cantrip and Darkness spells. But other drow can pick whatever magical feat they want. [/QUOTE]

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