Elf

Records concerning elves stretch back as far, if not farther than humans. Like humans, elves are not a native species to Illuria but one of the many immigrants. Their original homeworld has been lost to the ages, though it is presumed to be somewhere within the known Worldspace.

The elven species has had a complicated history. In the distant past, several predominantly elven cultures suffered a severe philosophical schism that resulted in generations of bloodshed. It took the passage of time, and then the Final War, to soothe those bitter wounds.

During the Final War, the elven species was hard hit. The initial invasion and corruption by the Dark Horde ravaged the Whitestone Dale area and submerged much of the Highlands.

In the five hundred years since, the elven species has recovered. While they are not as common a sight as arkanae or humans, they are common enough in valley lands such as Marikovia, the surviving valleys of the Highlands, Durkan Forest on worlds such as Illuria, Evermist, or Mandrake.

Traits of the Bloodline

Elves bear a strong resemblance to humans in their basic physical shape. However, the differences are in the details.

Physically, elves are generally slightly taller than humans with a graceful physique that is accented by their long, pointed ears. Their hair color ranges from chestnut brown, tan, sandy blond to white. Skin color varies as well, being tan, cream, brown or slate-gray. Eyes are black, violet, hazel-green, golden or a mix thereof.

The species is known for sharp senses, particularly their hearing. But their affinity to magic is what has been immortalized in myth. There is some truth in the legends, but in reality the story is that the species has a sensitivity to mana.

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Scientific Name

homo faerie sapiens

Lifespan

300 years

Average Height

5 ft 2 in to 5 foot 11 inches

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Starting Attributes

Strength

-1

Influence

0

Maneuver

+2

Fortitude

-1

Mind

0

Vitality

12

Ancestry Traits

Twilight Vision

When you enter an area of dim light, such as a moonlit area, you see as well as during the day, ignoring any penalties to vision in dim light.

Keen Senses

Like anyone of the elven bloodline, you have adept hearing due to the shape of your pointed ears. Take a +1 forward to perception based rolls that include hearing.

Mana Affinity

You have a natural affinity for certain magical energies. You are naturally resistant to magical sleep effects cast against you and your affinity to mana gives you a bonus to overcome a target’s spell resistance. You take +1 forward to resist magical sleep or overcome magical resistance in a target.

Sensitive to Mana

Your affinity to mana also results in being sensitive to certain negative magical effects. When targeted or in Close range to Necromantic magic, Roll+Fortitude.

On a 6- : You are overwhelmed by the magic! Select two conditions below and take a -1 wound to your Vitality. These remain until you can rest for at least an hour.

On a 7-9 : You feel a mild mana burn from the necromantic magic. Pick one condition below. This will last until you can rest for at least an hour.

On a 10+ : You are able to withstand the necromantic mana burn.

Options

Headache! This also leaves you with slightly blurry vision. Take -1 forward on any rolls involving vision.

Fatigue! You suddenly feel so drained. Take a -1 forward on all Maneuver rolls.

A sharp ringing is echoing in your ears. You lose your benefit from Keen Senses.

A sharp mana flash goes off in front of your eyes! Mana induced spots dance in front of your eyes. You lose your benefit from Twilight Vision.