Elven Honor (EoA)

Elven Honor
To outsiders, it appears as if elves have no concept of honor. On the contrary, elven honor is as virtuous as human honorit just doesnt apply to anyone who is not of an elfs tribe. To those who are considered an elfs equal, an elf must behave according to a strict code of honor. This code incorporates honesty, integrity, trustwor- thiness, and virtue (as the terms are understood in the context of an elf tribe). Those who are an elfs equal are afforded rights and given the same considerations the elf wishes to receive. Property, for example, belongs to who- ever possesses it, and it is dishonorable for an elf to take liberties with the property of a tribe mate.
Elven honor never extends to outsiders. Those who are not members of an elfs tribe are expected to behave just as an elf would behave when meeting an outsiderthey are expected to look out for themselves.
However, when an elf finally accepts an outsider as an equal, the paths to friendship open wide. These friend- ships often flourish when an elf joins a group of adventur- ers (by choice or circumstance) and the party passes whatever tests of trust and friendship the elf devises. Once an elf accepts an outsider, he or she treats that per- son with all the honor afforded tribe mates and other equals. Only acts of severe dishonor and untrustworthi- ness can break these bonds of friendship.