Races

**The world of New Dawn: The Forgotten Tales is inhabited by a variety of unique playable races and subraces for you to choose from. These races include Humans, Elves, Dwarves and Orcs all of which are available for the player to choose from.**

*The descriptions and characteristics of each race below is how those races generally are and act in the context of the New Dawn server. You as a player are not required to adhere to all of these descriptions, but rather let them serve as a canonical guideline for you to develop and act out your character as you play.*

Valesfolk are a broad cultural subdivision of Humans that typically inhabit harsher, less populated regions of the world. They are fewer in number compared to Crownsmen, and tend to live much more rural and rustic lives within a vast array of distinct, yet often rivaling sovereignties. The name “Valesfolk”, originates from the vast, untamed mountain vales and forests that a majority tend to settle within.

Crownsmen are a widespread, cultural subdivision of Humans that livemostly sedentary lives within bustling urban cities, rural farming communities and stone castles. The name “Crownsmen”, originates from the fact that almost all are subjects or in service to of one of the many “crowns”, or petty kings and lords scattered throughout their homeland competing for power.

Outlanders are a diverse, cultural and ethnic subdivision of Humans, usually of various different skin tones, eye colors and hair shades that hail from exotic lands. The broad term of “Outlander” derives from the name used to indicate any group of peoples that are not of Valesfolk or Crownsmen culture. The term however has been widely accepted and used proudly by those who are considered to be Outlanders themselves.
 Wood Elves

Wood Elves, also known as Wild Elves or Fae Folk, are easily distinguishable from their Elven cousins by their earthy skin tones, darker hair and shorter stature. Many hold deep, spiritual connections with their woodland homes along with the vast wilderness that lies within it and are known to be particularly savage and territorial.

High Elves are tall, fair skinned elves with long, silky hair. Many of their kind consider themselves to be purest, wisest and most civilized in comparison to their brethren, and therefore are the self-proclaimed “highest” of all the Elves. As such, they take immense pride in their heritage, commonly believing themselves to be the first civilized race in history. Therefore, it is not uncommon for High Elves to isolationism as a means of preserving their culture and Elven blood, both of which they hold in high esteem.

Dark Elves, also sometimes referred to as Night Elves or Drow, are an elusive race of Elves who, although physically similar to humans in body, possess uniquely gray skin and vibrantly colored eyes. Dark Elf culture promotes ideas of freedom as well as individualism, with many preferring to live semi-nomadic lives, whereas others form a myriad of fiercely independent and fractured city-states and kingdoms. It is not uncommon for them to be labeled as cynical and untrustworthy as a result of their opposition to nonmutual authority and notoriety as spies, thieves and assassins.
 Dwarves

The Dwarves are a stout and stocky race, visually unmistakable by their shorter height and long beards. They are largely mountain dwelling people who possess great talent as stonemasons, blacksmiths, miners and warriors. Many hold deep loyalties to their clans and kin, as well as harbor bitter rivalries for those who have wronged them.

Orcs, or Uruks in their tongue, are a race of large bestial humanoids that live in war-like, clan based societies. They are widely perceived by other races as being uncivilized and barbaric. Despite these perceptions, they are equally renowned as fearsome, honor bound warriors and skilled metalworkers.