Half-Elves

Lifespan: 120 years

  

Place of Origin: Mixed communities

Languages: Common, Elvish

Darkvision: Yes, 30 ft. (Half-Moon), No (Half-High, Half-Wood, Half-Drow)

  

Racial Distrust: Elves, Goblins, Orcs

  

Biological Compatibility: Most bipedal races


 * An excellent mixture of two of Orrin's most prominent races, Half-Elves come from the union between a Human and an Elf. Humans can have offspring with all four of the subraces of Elves, and therefore all combinations of Half-Elves are theoretically possible, although none but Half-Wood Elves are common. A Half-Elf has the characteristics of both of their parents, including the longer lifespan and ability of their Elven parent, and the ambition and perspective of their Human parent. The treatment of Half-Elves is dependent on the society. In Human society, Half-Elves are celebrated for their beauty and their mixed heritage, often considered to be a union better than the sum of its parts. They will find no issues intermingling with Humans, and often find themselves treated better due to their heritage. In Elven society, Half-Elves are looked down upon for their impure blood, and are socially ostracized, leading to many Half-Elves abandoning their Elven homes in exchange for more accepting societies. Due to their Elven blood, they tend to group together with other Half-Elves.


 * Sharing in the prejudices of both of their parents, Half-Elves are generally wary of Orcs and Goblins. Many Half-Elves feel a disdain towards the Elves who have thrown them out, intent on proving that they are worthy of the same treatment as their pureblooded brothers and sisters. Other than this, Half-Elves are fairhanded when dealing with other races, and often are sympathetic towards those of other mixed races, who they often relate with. They embody qualities of both of their parent races, and often times benefit from the different perspectives from which they can view their lives.


 * Half-Elves make for talented companions and friends, able to perform with a certain grace that Humans lack, yet ambitious enough to put these talents to good use.