Description
The elves that dwell within the lands of Karameikos are from the race
of High Elves and are sometimes called the Light Elves. The have all
of the abilities listed in the Player's Handbook.
The elves of Mystara have some characteristics that will be listed
below. All elves will have most of these characteristics with exceptions
noted in each of their perspective clan philosophy. The elves that do
not follow these guidelines or the guidelines of their clan, as defined
in the perspective clan descriptions, will be considered insane and
receive a harsh reaction adjustment when interacting with other elves.
The following characteristics are listed as follows:
- Elves
commonly hold the value of life and attempt not to harm living creatures
of Mystara, especially animals whose intentions is to defend their
habitat. Elves participate in the hunt and they will fish strictly
for the purpose of sustenance. Elves will never hunt for sport.
- They
will never do anything that would damage the eco-system of their habitat
or use technologies that would disrupt that environment. They feel
that they must live with nature and their natural boundaries.
- The
elves have no conception for money. They do not understand the lust
of wealth and gold like dwarves and humans so often do. They can never
comprehend taking other life for wealth.
- The
elves view of time is radically different than other races. A year
to a human is the same as several years to an elf. As such, the elves
tend to have a tendency to leave tasks unfinished, as they'll we get
"around to it someday". Sometimes this behavior appears to be an extreme
form of procrastination.
- Elves
living for hundreds of years and having a low fertility rate are extremely
cautious and try to avoid physical confrontations. An elf will most
certainly never put himself in the center of combat.
- Elves
do not like to draw unnecessary attention to themselves and prefer
to remain in the background.
- Elves
do not like to offer their opinion about matters but instead will
display their ideals and opinions in their actions. They seldom respond
to insults and refrain from wasting time in trivial conversations.
As an example, an elf would not say "I like you" or "You are a friend",
but rather show friendship by offering gifts or assistance.
- Elves
must always keep secrecy about their ways and they never volunteer
information to others unnecessarily without a purpose. They must never
reveal secrets of Elven lore are Elven secrets to other races.
- Elves
like to remain clean and kempt. They disdain foul and disgusting things.
Some elves may refuse to go into certain areas of dungeons that are
particularly grungy.
- Elves
have a slight claustrophobia when within closed spaces due their lives
always existing outdoors. Elves that stay in dungeons or within underground
caverns for an excessive prolonged period of time will experience
problems and mental difficulties.
- Elves
show an indifference towards humans as they have watched so many radical
changes within humans societies. They see constant shifts in power,
the struggle for wealth, and tyrannical exploitation of those less
fortunate.
- Elves
like to be in the company of other like minded people or clans members.
If an elf is separated for a long period of time from talking to other
silvan folk or elves, they will slowly become agitated to the point
where they may become belligerent.
- Elves
are often humble and they do not wish to advertise their strengths
and weaknesses. They will express confidence in their abilities through
their actions, but they will seldom talk of their skill and never
brag about their abilities.
The following
clans exist within Karameikos:
- Calarii
- This clan has a warrior culture where each child is train in the
art of war. The have a very rigid culture and a strict code of honor.
- Dinarii
- This clan disdains interaction with humans and feels that other
clans are too weak as they refuse to study the forbidden magics. They
have a duelist nature and are nomadic.
- Linarii
- This clan are extreme pacifists and follow a philosphy of logic.
- Selenii
- This clan travel Mystara in disguise explore the world for their
hated enemy the Unseelie.
- Vyalia
(Vishainii) - This clan are devote protectors of life and nature and
they have vast resources of magical knowledge and lore.
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