Wood Elf Gear

Wood elves prize connection to nature, stealth, and self-sufficiency in the wilds, and their choices of equipment reflect all of these realities.

Bowblades. A kit that can be added to a longbow, bowblades are a pair of shortsword-like blades that emerge from a specialized grip attachment on the bow. They run parallel to the limbs of the longbow, but do not directly attach to them, preserving the draw and accuracy. A set of bowblades allows you to use a longbow as a two-shortsword double weapon. They are typically treated with dark colors to aid in stealth. Blowblades are a martial weapon for anyone of a wood elf culture, but otherwise are considered a rare weapon.

Ironleaf. The ironleaf plant is cultivated by wood elves in and around their communities. The leaves are so sharp and so rigid that they can be used as throwing daggers. Once harvested, a leaf from an ironleaf plant lasts a month, after which point it deals half damage and is destroyed on its next use. Three leaves per week can be harvested from an ironleaf plant without harming it. Leaves sold at market are usually within 3 days of their harvest time. Ironleaf seeds can occasionally be found at market as well, and with proper care grow into a mature plant after 4 months.

Scout’s Hammock. These lightweight hammocks are camouflaged from below and are designed to allow wood elf scouts to sleep securely in the branches of a tree, rather than down on the ground where predators and vermin are more likely to accost them. Setting one up requires climbing a suitable tree (with a DC dependant on weather conditions and the tree itself) and 10 minutes of work.