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	'''Orcs'''		'''Orcs'''

	The denizens of the Stonemarch Mountains, orcs are the stuff of nightmares. These pig-faced humanoids are as tall as an elf, and twice as broad: massive, muscular creatures able to fling the stoutest gnome aside with little effort. Most of them time they live in the mountains in ~~simple~~, insular communities, mostly warring amongst each other and occasionally sending small raiding parties into the Vale proper. Every effort to treat with orcs diplomatically has ended in failure; the creatures seem to be incurably violent, unable to interact with small folk as equals, and prone to gluttony and bloodshed.		The denizens of the Stonemarch Mountains, orcs are the stuff of nightmares. These pig-faced humanoids are as tall as an elf, and twice as broad: massive, muscular creatures able to fling the stoutest gnome aside with little effort. Most of them time they live in the mountains in savage, insular communities, mostly warring amongst each other and occasionally sending small raiding parties into the Vale proper. Every effort to treat with orcs diplomatically has ended in failure; the creatures seem to be incurably violent, unable to interact with small folk as equals, and prone to gluttony and bloodshed.

	Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.		Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.

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	The denizens of the Stonemarch Mountains, orcs are the stuff of nightmares. These pig-faced humanoids are as tall as an elf, and twice as broad: massive, muscular creatures able to fling the stoutest gnome aside with little effort. Most of them time they live in the mountains in ~~savage~~, ~~stone-age~~ communities, mostly warring amongst each other and occasionally sending small raiding parties into the Vale proper. Every effort to treat with orcs diplomatically has ended in failure; the creatures seem to be incurably violent, unable to interact with small folk as equals, and prone to gluttony and bloodshed.		The denizens of the Stonemarch Mountains, orcs are the stuff of nightmares. These pig-faced humanoids are as tall as an elf, and twice as broad: massive, muscular creatures able to fling the stoutest gnome aside with little effort. Most of them time they live in the mountains in simple, insular communities, mostly warring amongst each other and occasionally sending small raiding parties into the Vale proper. Every effort to treat with orcs diplomatically has ended in failure; the creatures seem to be incurably violent, unable to interact with small folk as equals, and prone to gluttony and bloodshed.

	Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.		Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.

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	Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.		Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.

	~~Unlike all other races, orcs~~ never cease growing as they age; given sufficient food, an orc can swell to enormous size. These giant orcs, some reaching heights of ten feet or more, are known as ''ogres.'' Ogres ~~are~~ sometimes ~~found wandering in~~ the ~~Vale~~, ~~having perhaps been~~ driven from their home communities. Ogres are defined by their gluttonous appetites; a well-fed ogre will even forego their usual penchant for violence. This is a dangerous bargain, as a single ogre can consume an entire day's harvest and come back for more the next day.		Certain rare orcish mutants never cease growing as they age; given sufficient food, these orc can swell to enormous size. These giant orcs, some reaching heights of ten feet or more, are known as ''ogres.'' Ogres sometimes become the leaders of orcish bands, feared for their size and strength; equally often they will be driven from their home communities for their unending appetites and may occasionally found wandering in the Vale. Ogres are defined by their gluttonous appetites; a well-fed ogre will even forego their usual penchant for violence. This is a dangerous bargain, as a single ogre can consume an entire day's harvest and come back for more the next day.

	'''Frog-Folk'''		'''Frog-Folk'''

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	* Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence increases by one.		* Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence increases by one.
	* Arcane Lore. You are trained in Arcana.		* Arcane Lore. You are trained in Arcana.
	* Dragon-blooded. You know one cantrip of your choice from the sorcerer’s list.		* Dragon-blooded. You know one cantrip of your choice from the sorcerer’s list. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this cantrip.


	== Feats of the Smallfolk ==		== Feats of the Smallfolk ==

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	Forest gnomes have pale skin and brown or red hair; their eyes may be any shade. They are the shortest of the gnomes, rarely exceeding 3’ 6”.		Forest gnomes have pale skin and brown or red hair; their eyes may be any shade. They are the shortest of the gnomes, rarely exceeding 3’ 6”.

	* Ability Score Increase. Your ~~Dexterity~~ score increases by one.		* Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by one.
	* Natural Illusionist. You know the Minor Illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting modifier for it.		* Natural Illusionist. You know the Minor Illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting modifier for it.
	* Speak with Small Beasts. Through sound and gestures, you may communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.		* Speak with Small Beasts. Through sound and gestures, you may communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.

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	You are a tibbit, a member of an ancient order of shapeshifters with the ability to assume the forms of cats. You gain the following benefits:		You are a tibbit, a member of an ancient order of shapeshifters with the ability to assume the forms of cats. You gain the following benefits:
	*Your Dexterity or Charisma increases by one, to a maximum of 20.		*Your Dexterity or Charisma increases by one, to a maximum of 20.
	*Cat-form: As an action, you can ''polymorph'' into a normal cat or back into your true form. Your hit points do not change, and your equipment does not change with you. If you die, you revert to your natural appearance. While in cat form you have darkvision and advantage on Stealth checks, but cannot speak, attack, or use any items. Your cat-form is unique, and you always assume the same form when transforming. Once you have used this ability you cannot use it again until you finish a short or long rest ~~(though you~~ can ~~resume~~ your normal form).		*Cat-form: As an action, you can ''polymorph'' into a normal cat or back into your true form. Your hit points do not change, and your equipment does not change with you. If you die, you revert to your natural appearance. While in cat form you have darkvision and advantage on Stealth checks, but cannot speak, attack, or use any items. Your cat-form is unique, and you always assume the same form when transforming. Once you have used this ability you cannot use it again until you finish a short or long rest. You can revert to your normal form as an action.
	*Speak with Cats. Through sound and gestures, you may communicate simple ideas with felines.		*Speak with Cats. Through sound and gestures, you may communicate simple ideas with felines.

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	'''Orcs'''		'''Orcs'''

	The denizens of the ~~Cairngorm~~ Mountains, orcs are the stuff of nightmares. These pig-faced humanoids are as tall as an elf, and twice as broad: massive, muscular creatures able to fling the stoutest gnome aside with little effort. Most of them time they live in the mountains in savage, stone-age communities, mostly warring amongst each other and occasionally sending small raiding parties into the Vale proper. Every effort to treat with orcs diplomatically has ended in failure; the creatures seem to be incurably violent, unable to interact with small folk as equals, and prone to gluttony and bloodshed.		The denizens of the Stonemarch Mountains, orcs are the stuff of nightmares. These pig-faced humanoids are as tall as an elf, and twice as broad: massive, muscular creatures able to fling the stoutest gnome aside with little effort. Most of them time they live in the mountains in savage, stone-age communities, mostly warring amongst each other and occasionally sending small raiding parties into the Vale proper. Every effort to treat with orcs diplomatically has ended in failure; the creatures seem to be incurably violent, unable to interact with small folk as equals, and prone to gluttony and bloodshed.

	Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.		Every so often, for reasons unknown, the normally-fractious orc tribes will unite and come rampaging into the Vale like a plague of humanoid locusts, devouring and destroying all in their path. These orcish incursions are greatly feared, and the folk of the Vale rely on the aid of the elves to repel them.

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			__NOTOC__
	There are four dominant races in the Vale, each of which includes at least two subraces: gnomes, halflings, goblins and kobolds. For the most part, the four races live in peace; while there may be instances of racial stereotyping and mild intolerance in some communities, outright bigotry is rare. Each race is seen as filling an important role in the overall functioning of the Vale; these roles are not absolute, but are generally expected. For instance, most farmers are halflings; a kobold could pursue a life of farming if they wished, but this would be seen as mildly unusual.		There are four dominant races in the Vale, each of which includes at least two subraces: gnomes, halflings, goblins and kobolds. For the most part, the four races live in peace; while there may be instances of racial stereotyping and mild intolerance in some communities, outright bigotry is rare. Each race is seen as filling an important role in the overall functioning of the Vale; these roles are not absolute, but are generally expected. For instance, most farmers are halflings; a kobold could pursue a life of farming if they wished, but this would be seen as mildly unusual.


	The races rarely interbreed. They are not cross-fertile; a gnome and a goblin may choose to marry, but they cannot produce offspring. In most communities, such partnerships are regarded with little more than a raised eyebrow, and there is little racial prejudice; a halfling farmer is likely to be more suspicious of a halfling from another town than of the kobold who is his neighbor. A few may be more provincial. The four peoples were not always on peaceful terms, and old grudges linger for generations in remote places.		The races rarely interbreed. They are not cross-fertile; a gnome and a goblin may choose to marry, but they cannot produce offspring. In most communities, such partnerships are regarded with little more than a raised eyebrow, and there is little racial prejudice; a halfling farmer is likely to be more suspicious of a halfling from another town than of the kobold who is his neighbor. A few may be more provincial. The four peoples were not always on peaceful terms, and old grudges linger for generations in remote places.

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	The most comfortable with life underground, and many work as miners. They also have a natural affinity for magic, and by extension arcane lore; many kobolds work as hedge wizards, teachers, and sages. Their knack for mechanics often leads kobolds to work with devices of all sorts, building and repairing them; the best crossbows are kobold-made. Finally, kobolds have a natural knack for bureaucracy, rivalled only by the gnomes.		The most comfortable with life underground, and many work as miners. They also have a natural affinity for magic, and by extension arcane lore; many kobolds work as hedge wizards, teachers, and sages. Their knack for mechanics often leads kobolds to work with devices of all sorts, building and repairing them; the best crossbows are kobold-made. Finally, kobolds have a natural knack for bureaucracy, rivalled only by the gnomes.


	== Other Races ==		== Other Races ==