WizardofOwls
2007-07-09, 06:17 PM
Elves: The elves of Oramis, like dwarves, are similar to, yet different from the elves of other worlds. They are a very secretive race, and seem always to be preoccupied with thoughts of other things. At an early age most elves experience a wanderlust which draws them out into the world at large. The length of time this lust may last varies from elf to elf. It can last only a few years or it could last indefinitely. Because of this lust, young elves are never let in on the secrets which occupy an elder’s thoughts. Once the lust ends, however, that quickly changes.
Oramian elves are not just long-lived, they are true immortals who never die unless slain by weapon or mischance. They also cannot be affected by aging attacks. In addition, they receive one other ability: the elven death rede. When an elf dies, any elf who has shared communion with him will receive a death rede. That is, when dying an elf can by some means project his or her final thoughts unto another elf. It is a traumatic blow unto the recipient, for elves are immortal, and for one to die means that a virtually unthinkable event has occurred to a loved one. A death rede is the final message of the dying elf, and it often contains visions as well as the elf's last words.
Elves of one of the royal houses have one other ability: Asperii have forged a special bond with those of royal lineage. If an elven royal whistles loudly with the intent to summon an asperii, one will arrive within 2 rounds. This is because asperii have one additional ability not common to those of other worlds: they somehow know weeks ahead of time when an elf will summon them, and will begin heading toward them as soon they become aware of this need. This foresight is so exact that the asperii will even know exactly how many asperii will be needed to outfit the royal's entire party and enough asperii will arrive to make sure that all elves in the party will have a mount.
While slightly haughty, they live in tree homes called “ekeles.” All elves have platinum white hair, ice blue eyes, and pale skin. They are taller than elves of other worlds, taller even than average human, standing around 6'0", though they are still very thin. They tend to dress in leathers while on duty, but for formal occasions dress in brightly colored almost gaudy robes decorated with feathers from their bond birds.
All elves begin play with a bond bird (treat as a Wizard familiar). The elf can see through the bird’s eyes, communicate telepathically with the bird, and knows health and location at all times. Bond birds are larger than normal birds of the same species.
Please note also that there are no drow in the Shattered World, only the fey - elves every bit as evil as the drow, but not restricted to darkness. (See also: Fey.)
Fey: There are no drow in the Shattered World, only the fey - elves every bit as evil as the drow, but not restricted to darkness. The fey have powerful necromancers, and seek to conquer the world. Fey elves do not have the black skin and white hair common among the drow of other worlds. A fey is distinguishable from other elves by their hair - a fey has charcoal black hair, as opposed to the platinum white of other elves. A fey is also marked by the perpetual sneer that twists the fey’s features and the “cold as ice” eyes which are the hallmark of the race.
Despite the obvious fact that the fey are brothers of the elves, elves will not tolerate anyone of any race remarking on the fact. Elves become angry, even violent, if the relationship is mentioned, even in a casual way. The fey are not even discussed amongst the elves themselves.
Also unlike the drow, the fey are not a separate race breeding only amongst themselves. They may come from any elven sub-race. All that is required for any elf to become fey is a change toward any evil alignment. Such a loss is mourned amongst the elves and is referred to only as “being lost to the darkness,” and the “lost” elf is mourned as though he had actually died. This means, however, that a fey may also repent of his evilness and become a normal elf. This rare event is referred to by the elves as being “brought over,” and is marked in elven society by great feasts.
Half-Elves: The half-elves of Oramis are identical to those of other worlds. They receive a +3 bonus to saves vs. attacks which cause aging.
Oramian elves are not just long-lived, they are true immortals who never die unless slain by weapon or mischance. They also cannot be affected by aging attacks. In addition, they receive one other ability: the elven death rede. When an elf dies, any elf who has shared communion with him will receive a death rede. That is, when dying an elf can by some means project his or her final thoughts unto another elf. It is a traumatic blow unto the recipient, for elves are immortal, and for one to die means that a virtually unthinkable event has occurred to a loved one. A death rede is the final message of the dying elf, and it often contains visions as well as the elf's last words.
Elves of one of the royal houses have one other ability: Asperii have forged a special bond with those of royal lineage. If an elven royal whistles loudly with the intent to summon an asperii, one will arrive within 2 rounds. This is because asperii have one additional ability not common to those of other worlds: they somehow know weeks ahead of time when an elf will summon them, and will begin heading toward them as soon they become aware of this need. This foresight is so exact that the asperii will even know exactly how many asperii will be needed to outfit the royal's entire party and enough asperii will arrive to make sure that all elves in the party will have a mount.
While slightly haughty, they live in tree homes called “ekeles.” All elves have platinum white hair, ice blue eyes, and pale skin. They are taller than elves of other worlds, taller even than average human, standing around 6'0", though they are still very thin. They tend to dress in leathers while on duty, but for formal occasions dress in brightly colored almost gaudy robes decorated with feathers from their bond birds.
All elves begin play with a bond bird (treat as a Wizard familiar). The elf can see through the bird’s eyes, communicate telepathically with the bird, and knows health and location at all times. Bond birds are larger than normal birds of the same species.
Please note also that there are no drow in the Shattered World, only the fey - elves every bit as evil as the drow, but not restricted to darkness. (See also: Fey.)
Fey: There are no drow in the Shattered World, only the fey - elves every bit as evil as the drow, but not restricted to darkness. The fey have powerful necromancers, and seek to conquer the world. Fey elves do not have the black skin and white hair common among the drow of other worlds. A fey is distinguishable from other elves by their hair - a fey has charcoal black hair, as opposed to the platinum white of other elves. A fey is also marked by the perpetual sneer that twists the fey’s features and the “cold as ice” eyes which are the hallmark of the race.
Despite the obvious fact that the fey are brothers of the elves, elves will not tolerate anyone of any race remarking on the fact. Elves become angry, even violent, if the relationship is mentioned, even in a casual way. The fey are not even discussed amongst the elves themselves.
Also unlike the drow, the fey are not a separate race breeding only amongst themselves. They may come from any elven sub-race. All that is required for any elf to become fey is a change toward any evil alignment. Such a loss is mourned amongst the elves and is referred to only as “being lost to the darkness,” and the “lost” elf is mourned as though he had actually died. This means, however, that a fey may also repent of his evilness and become a normal elf. This rare event is referred to by the elves as being “brought over,” and is marked in elven society by great feasts.
Half-Elves: The half-elves of Oramis are identical to those of other worlds. They receive a +3 bonus to saves vs. attacks which cause aging.