Elf
Slender, fey demihumans with pointed ears. Live in harmony with nature, in beautiful natural settings.
Stat Blocks
Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy
| Armor Class | 5 [14] |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 1+1* (5hp) |
| Number Appearing | 1d4 (2d12) |
| Attacks | 1 × weapon (1d8 or by weapon) |
| THAC0 | 18 [+1] |
| Movement | 120' (40') |
| Saving Throws | D12 W13 P13 B15 S15 (Elf 1) |
| Morale | 8 (10 with leader) |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| XP | 19 |
| Treasure Type | E |
Slender, fey demihumans with pointed ears. Live in harmony with nature, in beautiful natural settings.
See Elf for the character class.
Special Abilities
Variants
Groups of 15+ are led by an elf of level 1d6 + 1. The leader may have magical items: 5% chance per level for each magic item table (see Magic Items).
OSRIC
| Armor Class | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 1+1 |
| Number Encountered | 20d10 |
| Attacks | 1 |
| Damage | 1d8 or by weapon |
| Move | 120-ft |
| Alignment | Chaotic good |
| Intelligence | High |
| XP | 2/30+1/hp |
| Treasure Type | 1d6 pp per individual in addition to the magic described above |
| Size | Man-sized |
| Frequency | Uncommon |
| Lair | 10% |
Sometimes elves live in a complex civilisation, other times they are found living in wild bands. While there are several different types of elves, most do share the following traits.
Elves live in a rather loose society where independent clans pledge their support to a central ruler. They will likely place their homes in a secluded thicket or meadow.
When encountered in groups of 20 or more there will likely be a fighter of 2nd level or better. If there are 40 or more then there will probably be a 2nd level fighter / 2nd level magic user or better in the group. If there are 100 or more elves then the leader is likely to be a 4th level fighter / 8th level magic user with 2 additional 4th level fighters / 5th level magic users, and a 4th level fighter / 4th level magic user / 4th level cleric. If the elves are encountered in their homes then there will be an equal number of males to females. Because elves reproduce so slowly, only about 5% of the couples will have children.
Typically elves will wear scale, ring, or chain armour and shield. They will be usually armed with spears, swords, and bows. Higher level fighter / magic users and fighter / magic user / clerics have a 10% chance per level per class to possess some sort of usable magic item.
An elf’s appearance is rather thin and pale. Although their hair is dark, their eyes are green. Elves like to dress in shades of blue, green, or violet.
The life span of an elf is 1,200 years or more.