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Demi-Humans lack the all-around abilities of the Humans to be proficient in every classification of adventurer. They are proficient in only certain, characteristic category classifications. For example, the Dwarves, well-known for their lack of magical inclination no not use magic. | |||
Similarly the oldest of character races, the Elves, have no need of a cleric since each individual worships nature directly. Their immediate contact with nature is through magic and the structured form of ceremonial magic means they have no need for a cleric class to be their intermediary with nature. Ceremonial magic is a proficiency with Elves, who shun the concepts of sorcerery, itself another spiritual concept based on intermediacy. So Elves follow neither a clerical nor a sorcerer's path. | |||
These racial strengths and weakness suggest some true stereotypes within the races. | |||
These classes are listed below. | |||
'''Class Category Predispositions by Race''' | '''Class Category Predispositions by Race''' | ||
Revision as of 00:10, 17 February 2011
The information on this page suppercedes the descriptions of the races found in the Dungeons and Dragons books. In my Flanaess, Demi-Humans are sufficiently different from each other so as to be recognisable based upon description. That is an important fact for players to notice. Please use this page as your reference guide for your Player Characters.
Demi-Humans
Physical Characteristics of Demi Human Races
| Type and Race | Distinguishing Characteristics & Traits | Complexion | Facial Features | Hair Colour | Eye Colour | Life Expectancy |
| Dwarven - Hill Dwarf (70%) | Dwarves represent 10% of the total population of the Flanaess.
Dwarves typically dwell in hilly or mountainous regions. Mountain dwarves A character of the dwarven race can be a Barbarian, a fighter - 9th - or a Thief Because of their very nature, Dwarves are non-magical and do not ever use magical spells. However, this nature gives them a bonus with regard to their savings throws against magic = + constitution ability score bonus
All Dwarves are resistant to both magic and poison; they therefore make saving throws at 4 levels above their actual level. Dwarves can see in the dark noting monsters at a distance of 60’. Because of their mining skills, Dwarves are good at detecting sloping passages, sliding or shifting walls or rooms, new construction, approximate depth, or unusual stonework. Hill Dwarves (70%): The favour earth tones with small bits of bright colour in their clothing. Although only 4 or so feet tall, they weight no less than 150 pounds due to their stocky muscular build. They live for Mountain Dwarves (30%): These creatures are similar to their cousins, the hill Dwarves, detailed above. The only difference are size (taller 4.5+ feet tall) constitution, and colouration (typically lighter with brown hair) They employ fewer crossbows and more spears. They rely on strength. They live for no less than 400 years on the average. |
Dwarves are typically deep tan to light brown of skin, with ruddy cheeks | A | Their hair is brown, black or grey. | and bright eyes (almost never blue). | no less than 350 years on the average. |
| Dwarven - Mountain Dwarf (30%) | when they finally feel completely comfortable and relaxed playing, I feel accomplishment. | A | A | A | A | A |
| Elven - High Elf (65%) | the emphasis is more on the story and the combat creates tension. | A | A | A | A | A |
| Elven - Wood Elf (30) | the game is more collaborative. | A | A | A | A | A |
| Elven - Grey 'Faerie' Elf (5%) | 7 | A | A | A | A | A |
| Half-Elven | 6 | A | A | A | A | A |
| Gnome | their limitless imaginations are unencumbered by rules. | A | A | A | A | A |
| Halfling - Hairfeet (85%) | when they finally feel completely comfortable and relaxed playing, I feel accomplishment. | A | A | A | A | A |
| Halfling - Tallfellow (3%) | the emphasis is more on the story and the combat creates tension. | A | A | A | A | A |
| Halfling - Stout (12%) | According to D&D canon and the accepted mechanics of Vancian magic, Sorcerers 'should' be able to cast powerful magic at any given time because the power to do so is innately fuelled. This nonesense defies my suspension of disbelief. How does a Sorcerer (or Choatic Magician) discover spells? Why must he or she choose spells if the power is innate? Why are limits imposed if there is no stamina consumtion? Why bother to read magic? | A | A | A | A | A |
DEMI HUMAN attitudes towards one another
Racial Affinity for Specific Class Archtype
Demi-Humans lack the all-around abilities of the Humans to be proficient in every classification of adventurer. They are proficient in only certain, characteristic category classifications. For example, the Dwarves, well-known for their lack of magical inclination no not use magic.
Similarly the oldest of character races, the Elves, have no need of a cleric since each individual worships nature directly. Their immediate contact with nature is through magic and the structured form of ceremonial magic means they have no need for a cleric class to be their intermediary with nature. Ceremonial magic is a proficiency with Elves, who shun the concepts of sorcerery, itself another spiritual concept based on intermediacy. So Elves follow neither a clerical nor a sorcerer's path.
These racial strengths and weakness suggest some true stereotypes within the races.
These classes are listed below.
Class Category Predispositions by Race
| Character Class | Dwarf | Elf | Gnome | Half-Elf | Halfling | Human |
| Barbarian | Yes | Wild Elf Only | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bard | Multi-Class Only | Multi-Class Only | Multi-Class Only | Multi-Class Only | Multi-Class Only | Multi-Class Only |
| Cleric | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Druid | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Fighter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Monk | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Paladin | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ranger | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rogue a.k.a. Thief | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sorcerer a.k.a Chaos Mage | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wizard a.k.a Ceremonial Mage | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dwarves
Dwarves represent 10% of the total polpulation of The Flanaess. Dwarves typically dwell in hilly or mountainous regions. Mountain dwarves
A character of the dwarven race can be a Barbarian, a fighter - 9th - or a Thief
Because of their very nature, Dwarves are non-magical and do not ever use magical spells. However, this nature gives them a bonus with regard to their savings throws against magic = + constitution ability score bonus
Rocky hills are the favourite abode of these sturdy creatures. Dwarves typically band together in clans which are not mutually exclusive or hostile but are competitive. These
gnomes preferred habitation is an area of rolling, rocky hills, well wooded and uninhabited by humans.
Naming Conventions
Types of stone
Metal
Iron working
brute strength
Elven
Elves represent a mere 2% of the entire population of The Flanaess. SOMETHING ABOUT ELVES
elves high elf the most common elf.
TYPES OF ELVES:
GREY
SYLVAN
WILD
Naming Conventions
Half-Elven
More Elven than Human, and more despised than Humans by Elves for a perceived parental slight on the customs and ores of Elven folk. Elves believe in the separation of the races and Half-Elves, often given the derogatory term "Half-lings" in their Elven nation, are the lowest of the low.
Naming Conventions
Gnome
Gnomes represent 5% of the total population of The Flanaess. SOMETHING ABOUT GNOMES.
Naming Conventions
Halfling, what we know to be Hobbits
Halflings represent 3% of the total population of The Flanaess. SOMETHING ABOUT HOBBIT.
Naming Conventions
Subcategories
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