High Elf (Koada'Dal)

## High Elfs (Koada'Dal) - Sworn Defenders of the Laws of Tunare

### **Background**

High Elves, or Koada’Dal, are the fairskinned children of Tunare, Goddess of Growth. Tall and slender, High Elves embody elegance and culture, having long made their home within the pristine stone walls of Felwithe. The Koada’Dal appreciate art and design, surrounding themselves with examples of their artistic and intellectual superiority. Above all else, High Elves are an orderly and disciplined people. Though benevolent in nature, they look down on other races as being less pure than themselves.

Their Wood Elf cousins exist chiefly to be loyal servants, and most other good races are merely tolerated. Evil races, especially their mortal enemies the Dark Elves, are worthy only of a quick and efficient death. High Elves see themselves as the chosen Elves of Tunare, a perspective that has developed along with their well-known egos. They see themselves as the chosen defenders of the Tunarian Law and every aspect of their lives is guided by these ancient Elven laws. Believing their race to be the true protectors of Elfkind has led to a race of seemingly arrogant nobles.

While not possessing the sturdiest of builds, High Elves nonetheless make durable Fighters. Their natural intellect makes them skilled Mages of all varieties, and their love of culture allows some of them to become excellent Bards.

### **Faith**

High Elves worship the Mother of All, Tunare. Even though she has withdrawn from the Plane of Growth, they remain convinced that she will return and help her greatest creations regain their ancestral home. Koada’Dal Clerics and Paladins are absolutely devoted to Tunare’s teachings. However, a few High Elves have lost faith in their holy Mother. They feel betrayed and abandoned, and have embraced the dark paths of the Necromancer and Warlock. Though they still believe in Koada’Dal superiority, they feel blind devotion to the lies of Tunare will provide no salvation for their race.

### **Effects of the Shattering**

High Elves absolutely detest taking refuge inside the cities of men. Though they regard the Humans as allies, they feel Qeynos would be much better served by accepting the leadership of the Koada’Dal. They trust they will return home to Felwithe to find the Koada’Dal in complete control of Faydwer. In order to preserve their cultural identity, High Elves tend to isolate themselves from the lesser races. Though not aggressively hostile, the Koada’Dal jealously guard the relics of their culture.

### **Pros and Cons**

#### **Pros:**

* You get infravision, a skill that allows you to see heat sources (warm-blooded creatures). This is very helpful when searching for monsters in a dark cave!
* High Elves have very high Wisdom, making them exceptional Priests.
* High Elves have above-average Intelligence.
* Their Agility is also above average. This Agility helps a Scout evade and parry the enemy, and also helps her excel at musical instruments to create partyassisting songs, should she choose to become a Bard.

#### **Cons:**

* High Elves have very low Strength.
* High Elves have below-average Stamina
* High Elves cannot carry as much weight as other races. While it is not impossible for a High Elf to learn the arts of heavy armor and axes, it is suggested that those with the blood of a Fighter in their veins find a race more suited to giving and taking hits.