Ny'var

Elves overtaken by the dark magic of the Elder Gods (primarily Nyarlethotep, which is their namesake), though they're also referred to as "Moon Elves".

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Physical Description

Ny'var are taller than their Elven brethren, standing at 6'8'' on average with fair skin and average eye colors for humans. Their hair however is devoid of color due to their association with the Elder Gods, and it only comes in shades of gray, black, and white. Their ears are pointed like other Elves, however their facial features are more square and their muscles are more defined and developed. Ny'var lack pupils and whites to their eyes, being one shining opalescent hue which is where they get the name "Moon Elves" from.

Personality

Although surrounded by an aura of serenity and celerity, the Ny'var are schemers by nature, and their sanity naturally fluctuates due to their attachment to the Elder Gods. In addition to this troubled personality, they are ambitious and very driven toward their goals - typically seen as positive traits although when applied to the desires of some who wish to watch the world burn or wish to be its living embodiment of terror, these traits can create them into fearsome monsters.

History

Diverging from Elves at one point in their history, the Ny'var were first formed as a group of Elves - a cult - wishing to devote themselves well and truly to their new god, Nyarlethotep. This Elven cult claimed that the Elves were always Nyarlethotep's creations and had only strayed by abandoning him and that by worshipping him they'll achieve their true potential, becoming real Elves. Not the mockeries that are those of the High Elves and Wood Elves. It was thus the followers of the cult were afflicted by Nyarlethotep's influence, and began changing over time until they became a whole new being. Their true selves, or so they believe. Most Ny'var call themselves "Sy-Nalas" or "True Elves" in their tongue while they refer to other Elven subspecies as "An-Nalas" or "Pretender Elves".

Biological Details

Ny'var are considered young between 8 years old and 59 years old, are considered adults between 60 years old and 299 years old, and are considered old between 300 and 550 years old. They have a maximum lifespan of around (550 + 4d20) years.

Ny'var have enhanced vision, and thus are only able to see up to 3 squares in the dark unaided, and can see twice as far as normal in dim light.

Names

Ny'var share their names with Elves, but typically use the names of the Sukut Elves.


Species Abilities

Ability Scores

+1 to Strength and Smarts

Creature Type

Humanoid (Elf, Ny'var)

Movement Speed

6 sq. Land

Size & Soak

Medium (4)

Call From Beyond

Ny'vari have the capability of sacrificing their own sanity in order to aid them. By sacrificing 3 sanity, the Ny'var can either heal 3 Hit Points as a Reaction, or grant themselves a +1k1 to the next roll they make (be it skill check, attack roll, damage roll, etc.)

Nyarlethotep's Grasp

Once per day the Ny'var can transfer a mental illness they are suffering from to someone they touch. Doing this is an attack versus Avoid to touch them and another attack against Mind to transfer the mental illness. On a success of both rolls, the mental illness is permanently removed from you and now affects them. This only works if it's been within 24 hours of you being afflicted with the mental illness.

Languages

Ny'var speak a variant of Elven as their primarily language which is mutually intelligible with Elven, and are also able to speak Trade Speak.

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