Flight Elves

A subrace of Elves in the Nine-Lands.

The flight elves of the Cazinitine Plains are considered barbaric by the arrogant noble elves and worldlier forest elves, and as such share a shaky kinship. Like most elves they are attuned to the natural order of things and like forest elves they try to live in balance and harmony with their surroundings.

Even compared to their noble and forest elven kin, they are aloof and untrusting. Preferring solitude, they shun contact with most other races. Earning the trust of a flight elf, let alone one's friendship, can prove to be a long endeavor indeed. Flight elves are quiet and reserved, typically preferring observation to outright conflict and appear to have quite a serious demeanor. When amongst themselves, flight elves are friendly, outgoing, and helpful.

Most flight elf gatherings inhabit the Cazintine Plains of Triathinor. They are not generally hostile with others, and are very reserved in their dealings with the other races nearby, though they do sometimes have dealings with the nomadic southlanders who share their plains. Flight elves will defend the land they belong to ferociously if pressed. They harvest and craft the things they need for themselves, are generally respectful of the privacy of others, and tend to leave everyone else well alone.

Like all elves, flight elves venerate Quercetum, Patron of the Elves. Many also hold the Maiden & the Mother aspects of Morrigan, and Viridis as their preferred deity.

Flight elves prefer clothing in shades that blend in well with their natural surroundings. Those who live on the open plains prefer lighter shades of green and brown. Flight elves living near the Evernaige or Verdant Forest prefer darker shades of green and brown. Those near the Mordyn Mountains may add shades of gray or black to their earth toned garb. Their hair color ranges from blondes, coppery reds, and lighter shades of auburn, almost always with blue, green, gray, or hazel colored eyes. Though they share a slenderness with other elven subraces, flight elves tend to be more muscular.

Age. Flight elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the concept of adulthood is understood differently to them. They begin learning their place while still very young, and are considered adults when they are able to participate in their society unaided. Of course this is an elf viewpoint on time. Flight elves rarely consider themselves adults before 50 years of age, and can live upwards of 700 years.

Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 2.

Elven Marksmanship. Your training with shortbows and longbows is unmatched. You gain an additional

+1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with these weapons.

Mark of the Flight Elf. You have proficiency in the Wisdom (Survival) and Dexterity (Stealth) skills.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Elvish (Flight). Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.

FLIGHT ELF ADVENTURERS

Flight elf adventurers are rare, though not unheard of. It is not frowned upon, but most flight elves prefer to stay within their families. Amongst the young it is not uncommon for them to go in search of adventure before settling down into their adult lives. Flight elven barbarians, druids, and rangers are some of the finest in the Nine-Lands.

RELATIONS

Forest dwarves. “We met a few of them near the Verdant Forest. They were polite and respectful. Things we weren’t expecting from dwarves.”

Southlanders. “We’ve done some trade with the nomadic humans that range near the Mordyn Mountains. They like our fletching, we like the baskets they make. They’re like us. Respectful of the old ways and each other’s desire for solitude. The other southerners in Cazintine and Southwind, however. We avoid them. Especially the slavers in Cazintine.”