The speed at which they travel through the forest would be suicidal for any other cavalry, and they are tenacious enough to ride for as much as two or three days at a time without resting.
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These expert archers are capable of feats that, even by Elven standards, border on miraculous - they have the precision to split incoming arrows midair and can loose a second arrow before the first hits, all while maintaining enough power to damage full plate armor. Though not a formal title, ‘Sharpshooter’ is the epithet given to the most gifted Elvish marksmen. Specialize in getting behind enemy lines, cutting their supply lines, and baiting enemies via false failed defence. Marksmen-More experienced archers focused on accuracy.Īn elf practiced at marksmanship is capable of hitting a pinhole-sized target from dozens of paces away and can shoot quickly and precisely enough to split falling branches in midair.Ĭhampions-More experienced heroes with one giant sword instead of two swords.Īvengers-More experienced rangers. Said to be masters of stealth and reconnaissance.
Rangers-More exerienced archers turned ambushers (so good in stealth they basically become invisible in a forest). Heroes-More experience dual wielding fighters.
Their horses are also faster than those of humans.įighters-Light armor, sword, bow, and shield. Many of their settlements cannot be reliably dated, undoubtedly having existed for over a millennium.Elves in general are all superhuman with emphasis on speed, dexterity and forest movement/knowledge (even the best human woodsmen and trackers are still not nearly as good as your average Elvish Archer). They live primarily in the forests of the Great Continent the Aethenwood in the southwest, Wesmere in the northwest, and the great northern woods of which the Lintanir Forest is the southernmost edge.Įlves are the eldest race of the continent, with the possible exception of trolls. They often feel uncomfortable in open unvegetated spaces. All elves also share an intense affection for unspoiled nature. Most elvish troops carry a bow and no other race can rival their archers in speed and accuracy. As a result, elves excel at archery, which is perhaps their most important method of warfare. Those not adept at the magical arts typically devote their time honing their physical skills. Elvish legend hints that this was more common in the far past.Įlves spend much of their time honing their talents and skills. venturing far down the paths of magic and mysticism, become sensitive to the presence of cold iron and can even be burned by it. Many choose to use their gift to heal others.Ī few elves. Those elves that learn to wield this power in more general ways can become truly formidable in its use. Many elves have magic-driven talents such as marksmanship or stealth, allowing them to achieve tasks that most normal beings would find astonishing. Though most are unable to channel it directly, its latent presence gives them their keen senses and long life. While some elves possessing a high magical aptitude have been known to live an additional full century, most elves begin to grow physically frail at some point between 250 and 300 years of age and pass away rapidly (generally within a year or two) thereafter.Įlves are naturally imbued with magic to a small degree.
Few differences between humans and elves are more pronounced than the Elves’ unusually long life - most, unless claimed by illness, accident or war, live a full two and a half centuries.
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They have slightly pointy ears, pale skin and usually blond hair. Compared to humans, elves are somewhat taller, more agile but less sturdy.
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