High Elf

The Origin of the Elf
Cíneai had many of the Ancients gather to be taken to the Promised Land. Though, like the Primals not all were worthy. The Blind Ancients were the first to be lead to the Promised Land, as they had never fell from the faith. There were many who had returned to the faith, but only a few were truly worthy. Many of the Ancients from the remaining factions had nearly earned their way. After the events that led to the Dwarves, Cíneai felt it only fair to give them a final chance at reaching the Promised Land of the Ancients. She promised those who had fallen short if they live well they will be granted passage to the Promised Land in the next life. She named these chosen to remain as Elves. Later during the Breaking of the Elves, following the cursed Sun and Dark Elves, only one group of elves remained. Cíneai came to them in a warning that if they should fall there would be nothing she could do to help them reach the Promised Land. The Sun Elves could no longer make it and had ruined any chances for the Dark Elves by having them cursed. She could not risk allowing the Dark Elves to bring Chaos to the Promised Land and reluctantly band them as well. The remaining elves decreed that they were true to the faith. Cíneai told them that to be noble and true would earn them a spot amongst the Ancients. Thus, they renamed themselves as High Elves to ensure all knew they were amongst the faithful.

Physical Description
High Elves stand just shorter than Humans but are of a slenderer build. High Elf males and Females do not differ in height or weight with pale to light tan skin. Some have earthen tone hues to their skin as well. High Elf eye colors are typically brilliant colors of blue and green. Their hair can be any of the same shades of Humans. The major difference between Human and High Elves are the pointed ears of the High Elf and their slender build and elegant movements. High Elves are the longest living of people in the world. A High Elf is considered an adult at the age of 23 and some can live longer than 150 years.

Personality
High Elves are curious of the ways of the world, and have a connection to the planet itself. They are fun-loving people who enjoy life but can be very serious as well when it is required. High Elves, being the longest living of the people, tend to be very wise. They are not greedy, they take only what they need and if they must kill to eat, they do everything possible to make sure nothing goes to waste. When set on a goal, High Elves are very persistent. They are slow to forget enemies and always remember those who give them aid.

Relationships
High Elves regard all life as worthy. This is not to say that they do not believe some life is more important than others. High Elves view Humans as rugged and in a rushed. Dwarves are too closed minded. They pity Half-Orcs, and sometimes Half-Elves as well. Half-Elves may be viewed in the way Humans are or as an unfortunate Elf. Regardless they still feel a connection to Half-Elves and are usually friendly towards them. High Elves enjoy the company of Gnomes and love to share their knowledge together and love of song and dance. Dark Elves are welcome in High Elf lands but are mysterious to the and often avoided. Sun Elves are pitied by the High Elves, but also disliked for their greed and role in the breaking of the Elven people. High Elves have no issues with the Nai; they get along just fine as they believe they share a common connection to the world. Orcs are hated enemies of the High Elves along with Ogres, Trolls, Goblins and Kobolds. High Elves dislike Centaurs but can find a shared connection to the spirit of the world with them.

Lands
High Elven lands are mostly restricted to wooded areas when they build civilizations. Many High Elf tribes and clans can be found around the world and are nomadic in nature stopping only to care for the lands of an area then moving on.

Religion
High Elves honor their creator Cíneai mostly but are also known to worship the other deities beneath her specifically. High Elves also honor all the gods as they believe they all should be feared and worshipped believing each deity serves a purpose for the world.

Language
High Elves speak their ancient language that is referred to as the Ancient tongue. When spoken Ancient sounds very elegant and soothing, however an angered High Elf can demonstrate his feelings through speech as well. High Elves also speak the common tongue of the world.

Names
High Elves believe names are important. They value clan or tribe names over personal names. Personal names do serve to identify individuals. High Elves will meditate after a child's birth until the name for their child comes to them. This process may take months before the child is named. A High Elf is considered 1 year old once a name is chosen and celebrate that day as their "name day", and do not care for birthdays.

High Elf Game Rule Information
Attributes: Base Classes: Acolyte, Fighter, Mage, Scoundrel
 * Body: 6/16 Strength, 10/24 Dexterity, 6/16 Vitality
 * Mind: 8/20 Intellect, 8/20 Cunning, 8/20 Willpower
 * Soul: 8/20 Charisma, 8/20 Perception, 10/24 Spirit

Prestige Classes: Barbarian, Battlemage, Channeler, Cleric, Crusader, Inquisitor, Rogue, Shadow, Warrior, Wizard

Racial Specialization(s): Shaman

Size: Medium

Base Land Speed: 30ft

Automatic Languages: Ancient, Common

Discipline Modifiers:
 * Resistance: -2 Arcane, +2 Nature
 * Weapon: +2 Bow, +2 Sword

Skill Modifiers: +2 Listen, +2 Search, +2 Spot