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Middle-Earth Role Playing
Peredhil
Half-elves are a rare breed, the offspring of Men and Elves. While the Dunedian, Corsairs, and Black Numenoreans have Elvish (and even Maia) blood, their connection to Elves lies in the remote past and they are not called half-elves. True half-elves have one elven parent and one Mannish parent.
Upon reaching adulthood, a Half-elf must decide whether to live as a mortal man or an immortal elf. Elrond of Rivendell chose the latter course, which his brother Elros – first King of Numenor – opted for mortality. Those who became men receive the Gift of Death and are not bound to Fate like their Elven kin.
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Physical
Character
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Build: Strong and slender, thinner than Men but stouter than Elves. They have thin, angular faces. Males average 200 pounds, females 140 pounds.
Coloring: Fair, generally with brown or black hair and grey eyes.
Endurance: Considerable. Half-elves need but 4 hours rest a day: sleep for mortals or meditation for the immortals.
Height: Males average 6’3”, Females 5’11”.
Lifespan: Mortal Half-elves live 250 – 500 years.
Resistance: Half-elves are virtually immune to disease and natural illness. They have a +5 bonus against cold attacks.
Special Abilities: Half-elves can see extremely well in the dark. Under moonlight or starlight they can see perfectly for 500’. In other situations they see has elves do (50‘ to 100’ if a light source is available).
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Culture
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Clothing and Decoration: Varies, although it is generally well-made and beautifully and subtly adorned. Favored colors are deep blues and greens, greys and grey-greens, silver and white.
Fears and Inabilities: None.
Lifestyle: Varies, although they generally live in secluded retreats or havens, or among elvenkind. Their culture is much like that of the Sindar, although they are constantly concerned with the ways of Man.
Marriage Pattern: Monogamous. The line is traced through the male or female.
Religion: Quiet, personal, and involving meditation. They respect Eru and the Valar and revere Varda and Orome above all others. Those who live by the sea hold Ulmo dear
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Other
Factors
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Demeanor: Patient, reserved, considerate, balanced, mellow, and thoughtful.
Language: Most speak Sindarin (Rank 5) as their first tongue. They all know Weston (Rank 5) and some Quenya (Rank 3).
Prejudices: Orcs are their sworn enemies.
Restrictions on Professions: None
Background Options: Because of their strong cultural and racial ties they only get three background points.
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The above information was taken from the Middle-Earth Role Playing . All of this information here has been copyrighted Iron Crown Enterprises.
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