Elf

Dark Elf

Elves tainted by otherworldly magic from the Fae, Dark Elves are twisted and often possess pale skin and milky white eyes. They are seen mostly in Serbia.

Physical Description

Dark Elves are pale and tall, standing at around 6'5'' and possess strange completely white eyes which lack pupils or and iris, instead being like a sheet of white. Their body is well adapted to cold climates, and their skin often looks like a more cyan blue when cold and cause darker blue veins become visible. Their pointed ears common among Elves are longer than normal and slightly curved at the tip, and their hair colors are usually black if they otherwise don't decide on dying it. Dark Elves like to wear clothes which draw attention away from their eyes in non-Dark Elf areas to hide their race.

Personality

Dark Elves are moody, expressive, and feel emotions very strongly. They make few friends in life but cherish the friends they make closely, and tend not to socialize with the devoutly religious or if they do they remain cautious. Due to their general distrust and suspicion towards religions, Dark Elves often try to avoid them, finding any reason they can to disparage or criticize deities - especially those whose tenants and beliefs run the polar opposite of their own. Those who do pick a god or faith to follow are usually still critical of their deity, but remain faithful nonetheless, believing their criticism is beneficial to keep the faith true to itself.

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Dark Elf Stats

Ability Bonus: Dark Elves receive a +1 to Agility and Intuition.

Dark Magic: Dark Elves can cast the following spell unique to them once per day;
Name: Dark Strike (5 MP)
Damage: 2d4 x Intuition, Unholy Damnation Damage
Range: 4 squares
Attack: Use Intuition for magical to-hit.

Magical Disturbance: Spells which fail to hit or affect the Dark Elf backfire on the caster causing them to lose an additional 1d6+1 points of MP.

Base HP: 13

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Elven, Fae

Gnome

Elves who instead reside within Venice, these Elves are of short stature and possess rounded ears unlike their Elven brethren.

Physical Description

Gnomes are short (standing around 3'6'' on average) and possess rounded ears - both atypical for Elves. Despite this however Gnomes possess other traits common to Elves such as their angular faces, pointed chins, and lithe physiques. Gnomes have a wide variety of hair and eye colors but most commonly Gnomes have black, ivory blonde, or fierce and 'fiery' red hair. Gnomish eyes are slanted and often their faces help them to be very expressive and convey strength behind their emotions due to the almost exaggerated and 'doll-like' nature of them, making them seem like something straight out of a book.

Personality

Full of energy and creativity, Gnomes are lively and bring an air of joy to even the most drab and dull places. Their positivity is either infectious, or obnoxious, depending on the individual experiencing the Gnomish optimism. Some know to dial it back and others who have no self control find themselves thrown out of less forgiving public places who can't stand the Gnomes "giving the place atmosphere". Most Gnomes prefer to be in social groups - small or large. If unable to find a social group to be a part of, they begin to go mad with depression, creating imaginary friends just so they can feel like they have people responding to them when they talk. These Gnomes are referred to as "Horizon Gnomes" by their brethren due to the saying they have - "He's gone past the horizon of madness".

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Gnome Stats

Ability Bonus: Gnomes receive a +1 to Precision and Rhetoric.

Crafty: Gnomes gain a +4 bonus to all Craft type skills.

Social Butterfly: Gnomes receive Persuasion at Trained Rank, and have a +2 bonus to all Persuasion checks they make.

Base HP: 10

Size: Small

Speed: 4 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Gnomish (Mutually intelligible with Elven)

Ny'var

Ny'var are Elves who are powerful in dark magic, worshiping Elder Gods (primarily Nyarlethotep who was prominent enough to become part of their name). Those who are unaware of their origins refer to them as "Moon Elves" due to their eyes - lacking whites or pupils and instead being one shining opalescent hue.

Physical Description

Ny'var are among the tallest of Elves standing at 6'8'' on average with fair skin and average eye colors for humans. Their hair however is devoid of color due to their association with the Elder Gods, and it only comes in shades of gray, black, and white. Their ears are pointed like other Elves, however their facial features are more square and their muscles are more defined and developed.

Personality

Although surrounded by an aura of serenity and celerity, the Ny'var are schemers by nature, and their sanity naturally fluctuates due to their attachment to the Elder Gods. In addition to this troubled personality, they are ambitious and very driven toward their goals - typically seen as positive traits although when applied to the desires of some who wish to watch the world burn or wish to be its living embodiment of terror, these traits can create them into fearsome monsters.

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Ny'var Stats

Ability Bonus: Ny'var receive a +1 to Reason and Reaction.

Ny'vari Training: Ny'var possess 8 Physique and 5 Wisdom unlike regular Elves.

Call From Beyond: Ny'var can willingly sacrifice their Sanity in order to gain a bonus to all attack and damage rolls for a number of rounds equal to their Reason. This bonus and sacrifice is equal to the 1 + (1/2 Reason). If the Ny'var is a spellcaster they can substitute Reason with their Primary Attribute.

Nyarlethotep's Grasp: Ny'var can once per day attempt to transfer a single mental illness they are suffering from to an adjacent opponent. In order to do so you must hit Physical Defense with an unarmed attack, then make an attack versus Mental Defense using Reason + Intuition.

Base HP: 14

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Nyvari

Wood Elf

Wood Elves are bronze-skinned Elves with long dark hair and a natural affinity to nature and healing. They are generally kind; using their magic to help those in need. Despite their association with nature, not all hate technology or society.

Physical Description

Wood Elves stand around 6' on average and have darker skin colors ranging from bronze to a darker brown, and have curly hair. Their ears are long and pointed at the tips, and they have flat and square faces. They have broad shoulders, well-defined bodies, and have a perpetually rough and earthen look to them no matter if they bathe. Wood Elves also tend to grow more facial hair than other Elves, and in more frequent quantity.

Personality

Viewed as wise and compassionate, Wood Elves take time to care for nature as well as healing animals and people alike when they can. This penchant for healing is due to a desire to see life flourish and witnessing suffering puts Wood Elves into an intense state of shock and depression, and can even throw some Wood Elves into a protective fury to defend those they see suffering. Despite being naturally bound and protective of nature, not every Wood Elf has a disdain for society and technological advancements. Some even integrate into other societies, though they usually end up in an occupation which best suits their heritage such as botany or herbalism, or even becoming a town's Ranger.

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Wood Elf Stats

Ability Bonus: Wood Elves receive a +1 to Rhetoric and Common Sense.

Blessed Touch: Once per day the Wood Elf can touch an ally (or themselves) and the ally recovers 1d4 points of HP, Resolve, and Sanity.

Woodland Grace: Wood Elves never suffer from difficult terrain from forests, jungles, and similar 'woodland' environments.

Base HP: 15

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Elven, Fae

Arctic Elf

Also known as "Born Under the North Star", these Elves inhabit the arctic regions - especially around Siberia and Alaska.

Physical Description

Tall and slender, the Arctic Elves stand around 6'3'' on average and possess pale skin bordering on being white as a sheet, their hair being a similar shade of blonde or white. Their eyes, in contrast, are usually bright colors such as blue, green, or silver. They typically wear heavy furs, even outside of their native environment.

Personality

Arctic Elves are naturally shy, and try to avoid social contact with those outside of their close-knit circles and villages.

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Arctic Elf Stats

Ability Bonus: Arctic Elves receive a +1 to Health and Stamina.

Chill Breath: By spending 5 MP the Arctic Elf can breathe a 3 square cone of chilly air, this is an attack versus Bodily Defense as per the Coldness Weather Condition, using the Arctic Elves' Health and Stamina for the attack roll.

Winter's Children: Acric Elves are unaffected by difficult terrain imposed by snow, and do not suffer from cold weather environmental hazards (such as blizzards or freezing temperature). This does not prevent them from being hit by hail or other physical attacks from a natural phenomenon.

Base HP: 17

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 sq. + (1/2 of Agility + 1/2 of Reaction)

Native Language: Elven