Halfling

Halfling Decay Timer 16 minutes Spirit Regeneration 2 per 5 min, ×2 on node Height 3' to 3.25', 3.5' max Weight 45 to 136 lbs. Languages Common, Halfling

Halflings are among the smallest of the civilized races in Elanthia, tending to be short and rotund. They have large feet endowed with luxuriant hair and often travel barefoot. They have an insatiable capacity for enjoying the simple pleasures of life, such as good food (mostly tarts), drink and companionship. They also have an inquisitive manner that frequently lands them in awkward situations, though their clever minds usually hatch some sort of plan to get them out of trouble.

They are very agile and move about well. They have a cast-iron constitution, but lack physical strength making them better at spell casting than hand-to-hand combat. This is not to say that a halfling will make a poor warrior. One of the most famous halflings in Elanthian history is a warrior named Talbot Dabbings, who saved Wehnimer's Landing from the Krolvin by slaying their leader over 150 years ago.

Halflings are meticulous about grooming their foot hair, often making sure every strand is tidy and clean.

Statistics

Strength	Constitution	Dexterity	Agility	Discipline	Aura	Logic	Intuition	Wisdom	Influence
-15	+10	+15	+10	-5	-5	+5	+10	0	-5

For statistic growth rates by profession, see List of statistic growth rates#Halfling.

Health

Base Max HP	Effective Max HP	Base Regen
100	135	3

Spirit

Regen (off-node)	Regen (on-node)	Decay Timer
2 per 5 min	4 per 5 min	16 min

Encumbrance

^† Each 10 bonus in Physical Fitness decreases effective encumbrance by 1 lb, allowing the normal carrying capacity to be exceeded.

Base Weight (lb)	Weight Factor	Max Weight (lb)	Max Carrying Capacity (lb)†	Armor Encumbrance Factor
45 1/3	0.4533	136	55.08	0.50

Maneuver

Size Modifier	Dodging Bonus
15	+60

Target Defense

Elemental	Spiritual	Mental	Sorcerer	Poison	Disease
+40	0	0	+20	+30	+30

Halflings receive a moderate bonus to hiding in any environment.

Cultures

Although halflings are most known for their peaceful, agrarian societies, not all halflings are so content to stay at home, and many find interests other than farming.

Mhoragian

The Mhoragian halflings originated from the most northerly region of the steppes of eastern Elanthian continent. In general, these halflings are hunter/gatherers and live nomadic lifestyles.

Brughan

The Brughan halflings originally crossed the steppes and settled around the shores of a large, freshwater lake they called Khesta 'Dahl (the name meaning Sister of the Mists). These Halflings tend to specialize in hunting and fishing as well as limited farming.

Malghava

The Malghava halflings settled along the northern border of the forests, in an area of emerald, rolling hills and plains alternating with thick, deciduous forests that they called the Shirelands. They lived a predominately settled, agrarian lifestyle.

Paradis

The Paradis halflings split off from the original three groups following the Despana wars, and migrated around the tip of the DragonSpine Mountains, eventually settling in the Icemule Trace region. The name translates roughly as 'the Homeless'.

Verbs

{verb} set {standard/culture}

DANCE
DANCE (joined with someone)	Linking arms with <person>, you both perform a quick heel-to-toe dance that ends with two high hops into the air.
DANCE LEFT	Placing your hands upon your hips, you perform a quick heel-to-toe dance that ends with two high hops to the left.
DANCE RIGHT	Placing your hands upon your hips, you perform a quick heel-to-toe dance that ends with two high hops to the right.
BOW
BOW	Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
BOW <person>	Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to <person> and incline your head.
CURTSY
CURTSY	Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
CURTSY <person>	Drawing your left leg behind your right, you briefly dip into a respectful curtsy before <person> and bow your head.
DUCK
DUCK	You quickly duck to the side and out of the way.
DUCK <person>	You easily and quickly duck out of <person's> reach.
FOLD
FOLD	Firmly planting your feet equidistance apart, you fold your arms and lift your head in a defiant manner.
SIT
STANDING	Crossing your legs at the ankles, you slowly lower yourself to the ground and sit tailor fashion.
KNEELING	Crossing your legs at the ankles, you move to a sitting position that is tailor fashion.
PRONE	Crossing your legs at the ankles, you sit up tailor fashion.
CRACK
CRACK TOES	Lifting your right foot, you bend your big toe downward and apply pressure. A sigh of relief escapes your lips as you are rewarded with a loud crack. Standing tall, you repeat the process with the left and relish the moment.
IMPOSE
IMPOSE	You pull back your shoulders, stretch your neck and rise up on your toes in an attempt to appear more imposing.

Resources

• The History of the Truefolk (official documentation)
• Halfling handfasting ceremony (official documentation)
• Philomaera: A Tale of the Goating (official documentation)
• Divination: A Comprehensive Guide - Halflings (official documentation)
• World Costume for Theatrical Productions - Halflings (official documentation)
• The Trine 2016
• The Spitfire