Half-elf - Revision history

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Adding transclusion markups

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	=== Vanadre Chiras ===		=== Vanadre Chiras ===
	A culture of traders, performers, and artisans, the [[Vanadre Chiras]] celebrate their blended heritage as they foster connections and travel all across Elanith.		<section begin=vanadrechiras />A culture of traders, performers, and artisans, the [[Vanadre Chiras]] celebrate their blended heritage as they foster connections and travel all across Elanith.<section end=vanadrechiras />

	==Race-specific verbs==		==Race-specific verbs==

GS4-GYRES: Additional small adjustments to phrasing to reflect modern lore and current events, re: attitudes toward half-elves.

2025-05-26T15:41:48Z

Additional small adjustments to phrasing to reflect modern lore and current events, re: attitudes toward half-elves.

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	\| language = Common, Elven}}		\| language = Common, Elven}}

	<section begin=halfelf />The progeny of [[human]] and [[elf]] parents, '''half-elves''' ~~are~~ often looked down upon by both races due to the ~~immense~~ dislike the elves and humans have for each other. They >tend to look more like humans, but with slightly pointed ears and sharper facial features. Half-elves are lucky in that they acquire the agility and dexterity of their elven parents and the strength and stamina of their human parents, giving them the best of both worlds.<section end=halfelf />		<section begin=halfelf />The progeny of [[human]] and [[elf]] parents, '''half-elves''' have often been looked down upon by both races due to the historical dislike the elves and humans have for each other. They tend to look more like humans, but with slightly pointed ears and sharper facial features. Half-elves are lucky in that they acquire the agility and dexterity of their elven parents and the strength and stamina of their human parents, giving them the best of both worlds.<section end=halfelf />

	Half-elves are often loners and ~~usually~~ ~~are~~ wary of strangers. They ~~face~~ ~~constant~~ hostility as they are caught between two conflicting ~~cultures~~ with a history of animosity towards each other. As a result of this, ~~they~~ ~~are~~ bitter and suspicious, but they make excellent allies if one can gain their trust.		Half-elves are often loners and can be wary of strangers. They can face hostility as they are caught between two conflicting peoples with a history of animosity towards each other. As a result of this, many become bitter and suspicious, but they make excellent allies if one can gain their trust.

	== Half-Elf Statistics ==		== Half-Elf Statistics ==

GS4-GYRES: Added Vanadre Chiras to list of cultures, adjusted some phrasing for how other cultures view half-elves to better reflect modern lore and attitudes.

2025-05-26T15:38:24Z

Added Vanadre Chiras to list of cultures, adjusted some phrasing for how other cultures view half-elves to better reflect modern lore and attitudes.

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	== Half-elven cultures ==		== Half-elven cultures ==
		⚫	The degree of half-elven acceptance in their communities can vary wildly based on where they are raised.

⚫	~~Most~~ half-~~elves~~ ~~are~~ ~~pariahs of~~ their communities~~, though the degree of acceptance~~ can vary based on where they are raised.

	=== Human ===		=== Human ===

	:''Cultures: Selanthia, Aldora, Chastonia, Honneland, Estoria, Hendor, Allace, Trauntor, Seareach, Torre, Jantalar, Talador, Mestanir, Bourth, Vornavis, Highmount, Oire, Riverwood, Dragach''		:''Cultures: Selanthia, Aldora, Chastonia, Honneland, Estoria, Hendor, Allace, Trauntor, Seareach, Torre, Jantalar, Talador, Mestanir, Bourth, Vornavis, Highmount, Oire, Riverwood, Dragach''

	Humans have historically disliked elves as a whole due to mistreatment under the [[Elven Empire]], and many of them see half-elves as just another kind of elf. In the provinces closest to the heart of the [[Turamzzyrian Empire]], such as Selanthia, half-elves and anyone of nonhuman descent ~~are~~ prohibited from owning land or property under [[Chaston's Edict]], ~~and~~ ~~are~~ ~~treated~~ as no ~~better~~ ~~than slaves~~. Attitudes are ~~more~~ varied in the ~~outlying regions~~, and some ~~minor~~ provinces ~~have~~ ~~recently~~ been ruled by half-elven barons.		Humans have historically disliked elves as a whole due to mistreatment under the [[Elven Empire]], and many of them see half-elves as just another kind of elf. In the provinces closest to the heart of the [[Turamzzyrian Empire]], such as Selanthia, half-elves and anyone of nonhuman descent were once prohibited from owning land or property under [[Chaston's Edict]], but that law has since been repealed. Attitudes are varied througout the Empire, and some provinces are or have been ruled by half-elven barons.

	=== Elven Nations ===		=== Elven Nations ===

	:''Cultures: Ta'Ardenai, Ta'Illistim, Ta'Loenthra, Ta'Nalfein, Ta'Vaalor''		:''Cultures: Ta'Ardenai, Ta'Illistim, Ta'Loenthra, Ta'Nalfein, Ta'Vaalor''

	Half-elves ~~are~~ ~~generally~~ viewed with distaste by ~~the~~ elven aristocracy, ~~and~~ it is scandalous for ~~any~~ noble-born elf to openly acknowledge a half-blooded child. Particularly talented half-elves are respected in elven cities for their contributions~~, if only begrudgingly~~. Some ~~are able to~~ find employment as emissaries or spies with their ability to pass as either race.		Half-elves may be viewed with distaste by some elven aristocracy, with some finding it scandalous for a noble-born elf to openly acknowledge a half-blooded child. Others welcome them wholly into elven society. Particularly talented half-elves are respected in elven cities for their contributions. Some find employment as emissaries or spies with their ability to pass as either race.

	=== Half-Faendryl ===		=== Half-Faendryl ===

	The elven sense of superiority is greatly amplified in the [[Faendryl]] dark elves, and half-elves find very little acceptance.		The elven sense of superiority is greatly amplified in the [[Faendryl]] dark elves, and half-elves find very little acceptance.

	=== Half-Sylvan ===		=== Half-Sylvan ===
		⚫	[[Sylvankind]] are a very conservative and isolationist people, so half-elves are almost never seen in primarily sylvan communities. Most half-sylvans are born to parents living away from their homeland. Sylvans generally do not believe in the inherent superiority of one bloodline or race over another, so half-sylvans are not shunned, though it is very rare for one raised outside of the forests to fully embrace the sylvan worldview.

			=== Vanadre Chiras ===
⚫	[[Sylvankind]] are a very conservative and isolationist people, so half-elves are almost never seen in primarily sylvan communities. Most half-sylvans are born to parents living away from their homeland. Sylvans generally do not believe in the inherent superiority of one bloodline or race over another, so half-sylvans are not shunned, though it is very rare for one raised outside of the forests to fully embrace the sylvan worldview.
			A culture of traders, performers, and artisans, the [[Vanadre Chiras]] celebrate their blended heritage as they foster connections and travel all across Elanith.

	==Race-specific verbs==		==Race-specific verbs==

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Resources */ Fixed half-elven song to be internal link to document

2025-04-30T12:49:43Z

Resources: Fixed half-elven song to be internal link to document

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	*[[Half-Elves: From Outsiders to Heroes]]		*[[Half-Elves: From Outsiders to Heroes]]
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/halfelf.asp Races: Half-Elf], on Play.net		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/halfelf.asp Races: Half-Elf], on Play.net
	*[~~http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/half-elven_songs/home.asp~~ Half-Elven Songs]~~, on Play.net~~		*[[Half-Elven Songs]]
	*[[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]		*[[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Half-Elves/view Officials folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Half-Elves/view Officials folder]

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updated sorting index for Half-elves category.

2023-06-07T17:39:55Z

Updated sorting index for Half-elves category.

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	{{Races}}		{{Races}}

			[[Category:Half-elves\| ]]
	[[Category:Races and Cultures]]		[[Category:Races and Cultures]]

GS4-XERAPHINA at 04:26, 6 December 2020

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	<section begin=halfelf />The progeny of [[human]] and [[elf]] parents, '''half-elves'''~~<section end=halfelf />~~ are often looked down upon by both races due to the immense dislike the elves and humans have for each other. They ~~<section begin=halfelf2 /~~>tend to look more like humans, but with slightly pointed ears and sharper facial features. Half-elves are lucky in that they acquire the agility and dexterity of their elven parents and the strength and stamina of their human parents, giving them the best of both worlds.<section end=~~halfelf2~~ />		<section begin=halfelf />The progeny of [[human]] and [[elf]] parents, '''half-elves''' are often looked down upon by both races due to the immense dislike the elves and humans have for each other. They >tend to look more like humans, but with slightly pointed ears and sharper facial features. Half-elves are lucky in that they acquire the agility and dexterity of their elven parents and the strength and stamina of their human parents, giving them the best of both worlds.<section end=halfelf />

	Half-elves are often loners and usually are wary of strangers. They face constant hostility as they are caught between two conflicting cultures with a history of animosity towards each other. As a result of this, they are bitter and suspicious, but they make excellent allies if one can gain their trust.		Half-elves are often loners and usually are wary of strangers. They face constant hostility as they are caught between two conflicting cultures with a history of animosity towards each other. As a result of this, they are bitter and suspicious, but they make excellent allies if one can gain their trust.

GS4-XERAPHINA at 04:24, 6 December 2020

2020-12-06T04:24:45Z

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	The progeny of [[human]] and [[elf]] parents, '''half-elves''' are often looked down upon by both races due to the immense dislike the elves and humans have for each other. They tend to look more like humans, but with slightly pointed ears and sharper facial features. Half-elves are lucky in that they acquire the agility and dexterity of their elven parents and the strength and stamina of their human parents, giving them the best of both worlds.		<section begin=halfelf />The progeny of [[human]] and [[elf]] parents, '''half-elves'''<section end=halfelf /> are often looked down upon by both races due to the immense dislike the elves and humans have for each other. They <section begin=halfelf2 />tend to look more like humans, but with slightly pointed ears and sharper facial features. Half-elves are lucky in that they acquire the agility and dexterity of their elven parents and the strength and stamina of their human parents, giving them the best of both worlds.<section end=halfelf2 />

	Half-elves are often loners and usually are wary of strangers. They face constant hostility as they are caught between two conflicting cultures with a history of animosity towards each other. As a result of this, they are bitter and suspicious, but they make excellent allies if one can gain their trust.		Half-elves are often loners and usually are wary of strangers. They face constant hostility as they are caught between two conflicting cultures with a history of animosity towards each other. As a result of this, they are bitter and suspicious, but they make excellent allies if one can gain their trust.

ECHEAUX: /* Race-specific verbs */ Corrected misspelling of fidget

2019-12-03T18:19:45Z

Race-specific verbs: Corrected misspelling of fidget

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	\| Half-elf suddenly cowers from a creature raising her arm in a defensive gesture.		\| Half-elf suddenly cowers from a creature raising her arm in a defensive gesture.
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	\| [[~~FEDGET~~ (verb)\|FIDGET]] ANXIOUS		\| [[FIDGET (verb)\|FIDGET]] ANXIOUS
	\| You fidget anxiously, glancing around with a troubled look on your face.		\| You fidget anxiously, glancing around with a troubled look on your face.
	\| Half-elf fidgets anxiously, a troubled look on her face.		\| Half-elf fidgets anxiously, a troubled look on her face.

GS4-VANAH: /* Race-specific verbs */ Formatting

2019-06-21T20:05:23Z

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SPYRIDONM1: race weight

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	\| regen = 1 per 4 min		\| regen = 1 per 4 min
	\| height = 5' to 6', max 6.5'		\| height = 5' to 6', max 6.5'
	\| weight = 80 to ~~245~~ lbs.		\| weight = 82 to 247 lbs.
	\| language = Common, Elven}}		\| language = Common, Elven}}

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	!Weight Factor		!Weight Factor
	\| 0.80		\| 0.8233
	!Encumbrance Factor		!Encumbrance Factor
	\| 0.92		\| 0.92