Elf

Class Affinities (?): Bard, Druid, Ranger

Moderate Skill Affinities (?): Herbalism, Leatherworking, Woodworking

Weak Skill Affinities (?): Armed Combat, Armored Combat, Feral Combat, Initiative, Medicine, Monster Lore, Ranged Combat, Specialty Action, Weapon Specialization

Known amongst themselves as the sequemati, elves have dwelt deep in the forests of Orn since the time of the Dawning. They are renowned for their keen senses, their uncanny grace, and their strong bond with nature.

Physical Description

Elves are generally lithe and fair-skinned, and are easily identified by their pointed ears. They tend to be exceptionally long-lived, with many of the eldest elves living several centuries. It is thought that they never die of old age, but rather choose to depart the mortal realm when they feel their time has come. Exactly where they go when this happens is a mystery to outsiders.

Personality

As a race, elves are gifted with an almost supernatural grace, which is reflected as much in their agility and precision as it is in their mannerisms. They are known to have silver tongues, sharp wits, and impeccable decorum, bearing themselves with dignity and eloquence under any circumstance. This noble bearing often goes too far, however, giving elves a reputation for being arrogant, haughty, and condescending.

Aside from being graceful, elves are also known for their love of nature. Elven cities are always built in the deep woods by molding buildings out of trees rather than chopping them down. They hold the woodland arts and the magic of druids in high regard. Most of all, they disdain any who despoil nature, intentionally or otherwise.

Relations

Elves get along well with other races who they consider to be respectable, including empyreans and ixifar. They often share their forests with fairies, and so tend to tolerate their antics better than others. Because dwarves and gnomes live underground and covet technology, elves often think of them as misguided, although they bear the mountain folk no special grudge. Rarely, however, will they tolerate the company of Angori, goblins, or uordeq, who they consider to be uncivilized at best.

Notable Elves

Loreyza, the immortal stewardess of nature and member of the Company of Seven, was originally an elven druid of considerable power. She is said to have cleansed the White Woods of its corruption following its defilement by the undead army of the lich Valedir.

Elven Adventurers

Elves are common among adventurers, excelling as guides, scouts, and liaisons. Their keen senses, quick reflexes, and knowledge for getting along in the wilderness has been the difference between life and death for many adventuring parties. They often make for amicable companions, as well, except when they are forced to work with those they consider to be distasteful.

Costuming Requirements

Elves must wear prosthetic ear tips. Many elves favor clothes in earth tones.

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