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History
Half
Elves are born from the far from uncommon union of Elves and Humans. They have
inherited some of the strength and agility natural to their parent races and
resemble more 'softly' built Humans with the facial characteristics of Elves.
Though Half Elves are a result of a clear break through in the barriers between
races, they often suffer from discrimination and prejudice within their own
societies. They are not considered to
'belong' to either race and the life of a Half Elf can be lonely, as an
unwilling outsider, though many find a home within the
guilds and societies of their professions.
Half Elves have many of the values
and beliefs common to the Elves and seem to find the Wood Elf city of Kelethin
more attractive than any other. Out of this city Half Elves commonly train as
Bards, apparently finding the qualities of song and dance a great comfort to
them. Especially after experiencing the isolation and loneliness a Half Elf
encounters from an early age. Many others turn to nature and a great deal of
those will become Druids and Rangers. The forest they serve cares little for the
race of its wardens and Half Elves who choose natures cause often develop a
close bond with the creatures they have decided to protect.
Despite the indifference and even cruelty Half Elves can face among their own
kinds, they are found to be a generous and caring people. Those who show they
can see beyond the 'Half Breed' prejudices will always find a loyal and
dedicated friend beyond initial weariness and caution. Half Elves spend a great
deal of time with their companions; the lack of any close ties within the cities
of their birth means they are free to join them to adventure and explore. Half
Elves usually develop far closer friendships than the other races, seeing their
companions as their true family and kin.
While they have retained Elven
features and dexterity, the magical energies common of Elven kind have deserted
them. Half Elves tend
to be stronger and hardier, similar to the more muscular build of the Humans.
They are however, much more nimble
and dexterous than their Humanlike build would indicate and seem to have retained the Elves natural agility,
as well as their ability to see in the dark. Their natural abilities mean they
take well to the path of a Rogue or Warrior but are known to follow the deities
that accept and support the path of a Paladin.
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