Dark Elf Culture - Followers of Eiliestrae (1.2)
After the fall of the Dark Elves from the ranks of the Elvish society, they established a vast underground and then extra planner empire. Some of the Dark Elves come to believe that the followers of Lolth are on the wrong path, and that they should return to the surface world and the moonlight. These become the followers of Eiliestrae the Silver Maiden. There are a few small settlements of the followers of Eiliestrae throughout the world, but they stay hidden due to the stigma attached to Dark Elves in general and fear reprisals from the followers of Lolth the Dark Lady if found.
Restricted Classes
Necromancer, Samurai, Hoplite, Man at Arms, YuXia.
Religion
Some Dark Elves worship the Moon Goddess Eiliestrae who is said to protect good people from monsters and shine the way in the darkness. She is also called the Silver Lady or the Silver Maiden and is sometimes confused with Silven-ri of the Seven Moons faith. Her symbol is that of a beautiful lady dancing with a sword in the moonlight.
Special Abilities
Level 1
Natural Slyness: When you hit a target from the side or behind you may call out “backstab”. If you do, the target is reduced to 0 Hp. This ability can be used once per day (1x/day) and can be renewed.
Undersea Knowledge: You know secret underground passages that allow you to bypass ocean obstacles. This works for you and your party. While in the underground passages, you and your party cannot be attacked by other parties, NPCs, or monsters, unless they are, or contain within their group, another dark elf.
Sacred Belief: The followers of Eiliestrae the Silver Maiden must take the opportunity to destroy evil monsters whenever they have the opportunity.
Religious Weapon: The followers of Eiliestrae use the Longsword in their religious rituals. All followers of Eiliestrae are able to use the Longsword, if their class already allows the use of the longsword then the player receives an additional +1 to damage. The player should strive to make their sword strikes rhythmic and dancelike.
Level 3
First Strike: In duels, battles, and encounters one target opponent starts with -1 HP. This must be called out before the fighting starts. This is an unlimited ability and does not need to be renewed.
Level 6
Sword Perfection: You now gain an additional +1 bonus to Longsword damage.This stacks with the 1st level ability. Followers of the Moon Goddess can no longer use any ranged weapons of any type. This includes thrown weapons, but not ranged spell attacks.
Level 9
Protection of the Moon Goddess: You are now immune to the Backstab and Raise Dead abilities.
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