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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Erekose" data-source="post: 2187905" data-attributes="member: 610">Thanks Nyeshet! That a really nice take on the race. However, I would modify it as follows:- Str -2, Cha +4.*         I can see the rationale for –2 Int (I did have this as a suggestion in the original version!) but following on from Afrodyte’s comments I now believe this makes the race less viable for many classes, i.e. those that focus on skills and the Wizard class.- Immunity to Sleep effects; 4 hours of trance rather than true sleep. *         Agreed!- +2 to Will saves against magical effects (as previously)- Low Light Vision (as previously)- Luminescence (Su): Elves glow with a soft and continuous light. They may repress this affect at will, but otherwise they radiate bright light to 20 ft and shadowy illumination for a further 20 ft. Note that due to their low light vision, to their eyes the distances are 40 ft and 40 ft, respectively. An elf may repress their inner light at will for an indefinant duration, but while repressing their luminescence their Light Resistance is lessened to only immunity to blindness by natural light.*         I like the additional description you’ve added here! However, I think that daylight for a 1st level character (particularly for an elf with a 20 Cha) is too powerful. As I am setting a precedent with dwarves for an improved racial ability at 12th character level, I think doing the same here is probably the best way forwards.*        So . . .Once elves have gained 12 character levels they may release their inner light in a blaze of glory (the equivalent of  daylight.- Light Resistance (Ex) (as previously)- +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks.*         I can see why you’ve reinstated this but I don’t think they particularly need this bonus. It would be the first thing to go in terms of balance.- Inner sustenence (Su): Elves are creatures of light given form and substance. They have little need for food or drink. (Ex) Elves require only half the typical amount of food / drink for their size. (Su): Elves can subsist entirely on their inner light, but doing so requires a daily Will save. A single successful save removes hunger / thirst and all penalties due to such. DC 20 + Con. The Elf seeks to empower their baser body with the strength of their inner radiance. Those with a higher constitution have a stronger body to overcome. They cannot be repressing their inner light while making this save. *         I really like this idea but I would simplify to something like . . . Elves are creatures of light given form and substance, they can gain some nourishment from natural light. While in natural daylight elves require only half the typical amount of food/drink for their size. However, if they spend less than 4 hours a day in natural light they need to consume the standard amount.- Favoured Class: Sorcerer (as previously)- Racial Proficiencies: Elves are innately proficient with all bows.*         Again, I understand why you’ve added this but I don’t think it’s essential.</blockquote>

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