Drow, also known as Dark Elves, are a subterranean and mysterious subrace of elves with a complex society and a strong affinity for the shadowy arts. Their dark complexion and silver hair set them apart from their surface-dwelling kin. Drow are masters of deception and subterfuge, skilled in stealth and assassination.
Drow society is often dominated by powerful matriarchal houses, where political intrigue and power struggles are common. Their worship of dark deities, particularly Lolth, the Spider Queen, influences their culture and actions.
Exceptional in the use of magic, Drow have a unique racial ability to cast the darkness spell and possess innate spell resistance. Their exceptional agility and proficiency with ranged weapons, especially hand crossbows, make them formidable adversaries.
Drow’s enigmatic and complex nature makes them both alluring and fearsome, representing a blend of beauty and darkness that captivates the imaginations of those who encounter them.
Age
Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old.
Alignment
While many Drow follow the path of darkness and cruelty, some break away from their oppressive society to seek redemption and a different path in the world above.
Size
Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds.
Your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Your base swimming speed is 15 feet*.
Your base climbing speed is 15 feet*.
* calculated speed.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write: Common, Undercommon and 1 other language.
Ability Score Increase
- Charisma: +1
- Dexterity: +2
Skill Proficiency
You have the following skills: Perception.
Race Features
Superior Darkvision
Accustomed to the Underdark, you have superior darkvision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 120 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.
Cunning Fighter
Your Drow training and agility allow you to move and act quickly with light weapons. You have proficiency with hand crossbows, rapiers, and shortswords.
Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Innate Spellcasting
Your spellcasting ability is Charisma. You can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
Cantrips: dancing lights
At 3rd level you know faerie fire and can cast once between long rests.
At 6th level you know darkness and can cast once between long rests.
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