Post by Kenneth New on Jun 6, 2015 22:19:35 GMT -5
The Ilfaren are a race of long lived humanoids found in Rhiada. They are of a similar height to humans, but tend to be more slender and graceful. They have long, pointed ears and delicate features of the sort often considered beautiful in human cultures. Some ilfaren have pale skin, almost alabaster white, and silvery or black hair. Others have a tawny, almost golden, shade to their skin and coppery red or chestnut hair. Still others have a deep bronze skin tone, with black or dark red hair. An ilfaren's almond shaped eyes can be any shade from ice blue, to deep emerald green, to rich amber or amethyst purple. These physical differences seem to mean nothing to the Ilfaren, as every community contains some members with all the different combinations listed.
Athamel prefer clothing of made of leather and silk, in natural shades. Rhiannel prefer clothes made of silk in bright colors or prints. There are no noticeable differences between male and female fashions. The Athamel prefer loose trousers, short tunics and vests with knee high boots. Rhiannel prefer tight hose, long tunics and jackets with soft shoes or low boots. Fashions can vary from place to place.
Ilfaren make no difference between men and women in their culture, with both holding equal status. This may be related to the fact that there is no difference in height, weight or musculature between male and female Ilfaren. Neither male nor female Ilfaren have facial hair (aside from eyebrows and eyelashes), nor much in the way of body hair.
Ilfaren mature at about the same rate as humans, but they can live up to about 500 years. Ilfaren do not appear to age much to human eyes due to the fact that they enter old age after 450 years and deteriorate rapidly after that.
The following information is known with the appropriate Knowledge Skill.
Knowledge Cultures
Ilfaren in Elocia
There are Athamel scattered throughout the Duchy of Elocia, the Swine Holds, the Northern Marches and the remainder of the Kingdom of Morava. The Duke of Athon is Athamel, and about 70% of the population of his duchy is Athamel. Most of the scattered Athamel came from the Hylas Forest when it was overrun by gnolls. Most of the Athamel live in smaller towns and villages, but about 1000 make their home in the City of Elocia.
A population of Rhiannel known as the Sunelfarians came to Elocia with the Livonian Empire. When the Empire withdrew from the region, many of the Sunelfarians chose to remain. The Sunelfarians tend to be wealthy and involved in either trade or the arcane arts. This group numbers around 1500 in Elocia proper.
Ilfaren in Karthis
There are very few Athamel in Karthis proper, although there are scattered groups throughout the Western Plateau.They are descendants of those migrants from the lands west of the Neimocrands.
Karthis proper has a large population of Rhiannel, nearly 50,000. They're the descendants of the Rhiannel forces that defeated the Scathovar and conquered the Neimocrands several milennia ago. They ruled Karthis until the coming of the Parthon horselords (300 years ago). The high plateau still has a large population of Rhiannel.
Ilfaren in Tyrathis
There are many Athamel living throughout Tyrathis. The Borleath forest to the north has several Athamel communities that owe fealty to the Queen of Borleath. She rules from the forest city of Eleathrun and commands hundreds of foresters.
A population of Rhiannel known as the Sunelfarians came to Tyrathis with the Livonian Empire. When the Empire withdrew from the region, many of the Sunelfarians chose to remain. The Sunelfarians tend to be wealthy and involved in either trade or the arcane arts. They form a minority of about 5% of the population of the Livonian praesidia.
Game Mechanics
Athamel
Rhiannel
Athamel prefer clothing of made of leather and silk, in natural shades. Rhiannel prefer clothes made of silk in bright colors or prints. There are no noticeable differences between male and female fashions. The Athamel prefer loose trousers, short tunics and vests with knee high boots. Rhiannel prefer tight hose, long tunics and jackets with soft shoes or low boots. Fashions can vary from place to place.
Ilfaren make no difference between men and women in their culture, with both holding equal status. This may be related to the fact that there is no difference in height, weight or musculature between male and female Ilfaren. Neither male nor female Ilfaren have facial hair (aside from eyebrows and eyelashes), nor much in the way of body hair.
Ilfaren mature at about the same rate as humans, but they can live up to about 500 years. Ilfaren do not appear to age much to human eyes due to the fact that they enter old age after 450 years and deteriorate rapidly after that.
- Young Adult: age 21-250
- adult: 251-450
- old: 451-480
- venerable: 481-500
The following information is known with the appropriate Knowledge Skill.
Knowledge Cultures
| D20 | Information |
| 10 | Ilfaren is the name elves use to refer to themselves. There are two types of Ilfaren. Athamel (sylvan elves) live in harmony with the forests of Rhiada, while Rhiannel (high elves) live in cities and are great wizards. While some Ilfaren dwell in human cities, they do not welcome non-ilfaren into their own cities. |
| 15 | Ilfaren live for centuries and few of them seem to grow old. They sleep only a few hours a night, and they can see at night. They have a reputation for loving art and music. |
| 20 | The Ilfaren came to Rhiada about 5000 years ago, fleeing the destruction of their homeworld by the Labyrinth. When the Labyrinth attacked Rhiada, the Athamel stayed and fought alongside humans and other races, while the Rhiannel withdrew their magical cities into another world where they could remain safe. Upon returning to Rhiada, the Rhiannel waged war on the Scatha and wiped out their civilization. |
Ilfaren in Elocia
There are Athamel scattered throughout the Duchy of Elocia, the Swine Holds, the Northern Marches and the remainder of the Kingdom of Morava. The Duke of Athon is Athamel, and about 70% of the population of his duchy is Athamel. Most of the scattered Athamel came from the Hylas Forest when it was overrun by gnolls. Most of the Athamel live in smaller towns and villages, but about 1000 make their home in the City of Elocia.
A population of Rhiannel known as the Sunelfarians came to Elocia with the Livonian Empire. When the Empire withdrew from the region, many of the Sunelfarians chose to remain. The Sunelfarians tend to be wealthy and involved in either trade or the arcane arts. This group numbers around 1500 in Elocia proper.
Ilfaren in Karthis
There are very few Athamel in Karthis proper, although there are scattered groups throughout the Western Plateau.They are descendants of those migrants from the lands west of the Neimocrands.
Karthis proper has a large population of Rhiannel, nearly 50,000. They're the descendants of the Rhiannel forces that defeated the Scathovar and conquered the Neimocrands several milennia ago. They ruled Karthis until the coming of the Parthon horselords (300 years ago). The high plateau still has a large population of Rhiannel.
Ilfaren in Tyrathis
There are many Athamel living throughout Tyrathis. The Borleath forest to the north has several Athamel communities that owe fealty to the Queen of Borleath. She rules from the forest city of Eleathrun and commands hundreds of foresters.
A population of Rhiannel known as the Sunelfarians came to Tyrathis with the Livonian Empire. When the Empire withdrew from the region, many of the Sunelfarians chose to remain. The Sunelfarians tend to be wealthy and involved in either trade or the arcane arts. They form a minority of about 5% of the population of the Livonian praesidia.
Game Mechanics
Athamel
- Ability Score Racial Traits +2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom, -2 Constitution
- Size Athamel are Medium creatures and thus receive no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Type Athamel are humanoids with the Ilfaren subtype.
- Base Speed Athamel have a base speed of 30 feet.
- Ilfaren Immunities Athamel are immune to magical sleep affects and gain a +2 racial bonus against enchantment spells and effects.
- Keen Senses Athamel receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
- Silent Hunter Athamel are renowned for their subtlety and skill. Elves with this racial trait reduce the penalty for using Stealth while moving by 5 and can make Stealth checks while running at a –20 penalty (this number includes the penalty reduction from this racial trait).
- Weapon Training Athamel are proficient with longbows (including composite longbows), longswords, shortswords, and shortbows (including composite shortbows), and treat any weapon with the word “elven” in its name as a martial weapon.
- Low-Light Vision Athamel can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light.
Rhiannel
- Ability Score Racial Traits +2 Dexterity, +2 Intelligence, -2 Constitution
- Size Rhiannel are Medium creatures and thus receive no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Type Rhiannel are humanoids with the Ilfaren subtype.
- Base Speed Rhiannel have a base speed of 30 feet.
- Ilfaren Immunities Rhiannel are immune to magical sleep affects and gain a +2 racial bonus against enchantment spells and effects.
- Keen Senses Rhiannel receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
- Ilfaren Magic Rhiannel receive a +2 racial bonus on caster level checks made to overcome spell resistance. In addition, elves receive a +2 racial bonus on Spellcraft skill checks made to identify the properties of magic items.
- Weapon Training Rhiannel are proficient with longbows (including composite longbows), longswords, rapiers, and shortbows (including composite shortbows), and treat any weapon with the word “elven” in its name as a martial weapon.
- Low-Light Vision Rhiannel can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light.