Masters of the Sword: A Warblade's Handbook [Under Construction]

[Darrin]

Wait, what?

Racial templates (Dragon #306, same source as Magic-Blooded, LA +0) can be added to any base race... including Fire Elves that migrated into an arctic environment. Actually, if you're just looking for an Int bonus without a Con penalty, Arctic Grey Elves work just as well, but Arctic Fire Elves are funnier.

Arctic template: Con +2, Cha -2, +1/-1 saves vs. fire/cold effects, +2 on Wilderness Lore (Survival) checks, and ray of frost 1/day if you have any other racial SLAs. Add Dragonblood of Bahumat for Con +2, Dex -2.

You can also pair up Artic + Dragonblood on a Mongrelfolk for a +8 Constitution bonus at ECL 1. Not a bad start for a Diamond Mind/Concentration-based Warblade. Also a great start for a Dragonfire Adept.