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'''Race''' refers to any of the species that can be [[player character]]s in [[GemStone IV]]. There are thirteen playable races, with various subcultures that can sometimes span between the races themselves. Races can affect different [[:Category:Mechanics| mechanics]] for game play, while culture focuses on different avenues for [[roleplay]]. Races and cultures may also have specific [[:Category:Verbs| verbs]] that allow for additional ways to express themselves via roleplay.
==PC Races==


{| class="wikitable pull-right" style="margin-left: 2em;"
==Playable Races==
|-
{| class="wikitable"
| colspan="2" style="background-color: #C7C5AC; text-align: center;" | [[File:Human1.gif|link=Human]]
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Giantman1.gif|link=Giantman]]
! Race
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Halfkrolvin1.gif|link=Half-Krolvin]]
! Description
! Height
! Lifespan
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Aelotoi1.gif|link=Aelotoi]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Aelotoi are thin with large heads and big round eyes totally devoid of white. They have diaphanous wings of varying color but they are too weak to fly. It is often easy to tell how an Aelotoi is feeling based on the position of his or her wings.

Available cultures: [[Gaeh'deh]], [[Mrae'ni]], [[Vaer'sah]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 5' to 6'<br>(max 6.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 80
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Burghalgnome1.gif|link=Burghal gnome]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Burghal gnomes live in, under, or near the cities of other civilizations. Excellent scavengers and thieves, their true delight lies in the art of tinkering. Burghal gnomes take great delight in puzzles and games, though some prefer pranks and dirty tricks.

Available cultures: [[Aledotter]], [[Neimhean]], [[Nylem]], [[Vylem]], [[Winedotter]], [[Withycombe]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 3' to 3.25'<br>(max 3.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 180
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Darkelf1.gif|link=Dark elf]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Darkelf1.gif|link=Dark elf]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Long ago exiled after the [[Undead War]], dark elves' skin grew dark from exposure to the mana foci of [[Rhoska-Tor]]. Distinguished by sharp features, they possess a great love of knowledge and learning and have mastered [[spiritual]] and [[elemental]] magic as no other race ever could. Many are still bitter and resentful of their political status.

Available cultures: [[Faendryl]], [[Dhe'nar]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 5.5' to 6'<br>(max 6.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 1500
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Dwarf1.gif|link=Dwarf]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Dwarves are a hardy race, short, strong, and stout. They're quite fond of mining, forging, and ale. Their beards are a matter of great pride, often long and elaborately braided. Some dwarven females are bearded, some are not. Neither agile nor quick, they have a natural resistance to certain forms of elemental magic.

Available cultures: [[Borthuum]], [[Egrentek]], [[Gotronek]], [[Greetok]], [[Grenroa]], [[Grevnek]], [[Gulroten]], [[Kazunel]], [[Khanshael]], [[Kikthuum]], [[Krenlumtrek]], [[Krethuum]], [[Mithrenek]], [[Mordrakam]], [[Oltregek]], [[Parkshnuum]], [[Ragnak]], [[Ralgrenek]], [[Reznek]], [[Roramnoak]], [[Schneckgren]], [[Sharznekgren]], [[Smaelton]], [[Toktrog]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 4' to 4.5'<br>(max 4.75')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 180
|-

| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Elf1.gif|link=Elf]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Elf1.gif|link=Elf]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Tall, slender and agile with fine features, elves are resistant to the ravages of time and disease. Their senses are extremely keen but their long lifespans bring a natural lack of discipline. Elves are talented in many things and consider themselves superior to other races, especially humans.

The Elven Empire is in its twilight and only five of the original Seven Cities remain, but they still hold sway over much of eastern Elanith.

Available cultures: [[Ardenai]], [[Illistim]], [[Loenthra]], [[Nalfein]], [[Vaalor]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 5.5' to 6'<br>(max 6.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 1500
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Erithian1.gif|link=Erithian]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Erithians are tall, thin and have slightly pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes giving them a somewhat elf-like appearance. Hardy and deceptively tough, both genders are often balding with just a fringe of hair. Erithians mysteriously appeared in Elanthia only 1500 years ago.

Available cultures: [[Eloth Dai]], [[Nathala Dai]], [[Surath Dai]], [[Tichan Dai]], [[Valaka Dai]], [[Volnath Dai]], [[Yachan Dai]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 5.5' to 6.5'<br>(max 7')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 430
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Forestgnome1.gif|link=Forest gnome]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Forest gnomes protect their dwellings with camouflage, deadly traps and poisonous foliage. They have become stronger and wiser in order to survive. Despite their cautious nature, Forest gnomes can be friendly and are known to be great lovers of poetry and rumination.

Available cultures: [[Angstholm]], [[Basingstoke]], [[Felcour]], [[Greengair]], [[Rosengift]], [[Wendwillow]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 3.5' to 4'<br>(max 4.25')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 200
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Giantman1.gif|link=Giantman]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Tall, well built and physically strong. Great warriors and builders, their intuition matches their physical prowess. However, they are not especially quick or agile.

Available cultures: [[T'Kirem Bear Clan | T'Kirem]], [[Grot'karesh Hammer Clan | Grot'karesh]], [[Wsalamir Arctic Clan | Wsalamir]], [[Grishknel Wolf Clan | Grishknel]], [[Issimir Ogre Clan | Issimir]], [[Araime Sun Clan | Araime]], [[Maeramil Wind Runner Clan | Maeramil]], [[Vaikalimara Clan | Vaikalimara]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 6' to 6.5'<br>(max 7')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 100
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Halfelf1.gif|link=Half-elf]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Halfelf1.gif|link=Half-elf]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Sylvankind1.gif|link=Sylvankind]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Appearing as humans with slightly pointed ears and sharp features, half-elves are agile and dexterous like elves, yet full of strength and stamina like humans. Unfortunately, they are shunned in many lands due to the enmity between humans and elves.

Available cultures: Half-elves have the ability to select any of the [[Elven]] or [[Human]] cultures or have the option to be Half-[[Faendryl]] or Half-[[Sylvankind | Sylvan]].
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 5' to 6'<br>(max 6.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 400
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Halfkrolvin1.gif|link=Half-Krolvin]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Burghalgnome1.gif|link=Burghal gnome]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Dwarf1.gif|link=Dwarf]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Half-Krolvins have pale skin with a slight blue or blue-gray tinge. Particularly hairy, their long arms have delicate fingers with swollen-looking knuckles. Half-Krolvins benefit from strong able bodies, but often get into trouble due to poor judgment or short-sighted reasoning.

Available cultures: [[Gob'tak]], [[Hos'tau]], [[Lar'toth]], [[Rafi'kaes]], [[Swu'lin]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 5' to 5.5'<br>(max 6')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 100
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Forestgnome1.gif|link=Forest gnome]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Halfling1.gif|link=Halfling]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Halfling1.gif|link=Halfling]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Smaller than most, halflings are rotund and have large feet endowed with luxuriant hair. Preferring the simple pleasures of life, such as good food (mostly tarts), drink and companionship, their inquisitive manner frequently lands them in awkward situations.

Available cultures: [[Brughan]], [[Malghava]], [[Mhoragian]], [[Paradis]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 3' to 3.25'<br>(max 3.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 100
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Human1.gif|link=Human]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Aelotoi1.gif|link=Aelotoi]]
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Erithian1.gif|link=Erithian]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | With an average stature, humans are rather stocky and tend to be somewhat rustic in appearance. Men often sport a beard or mustache while the women tend to be sturdy and good-natured.

Most humans hail from the [https://gswiki.play.net/Turamzzyrian_Empire Turamzzyrian Empire], the dominant power in western Elanith.

Available cultures: [[Aldora]], [[Allace]], [[Bourth]], [[Chastonia]], [[Dragach]], [[Estoria]], [[Hendor]], [[Highmount]], [[Honneland]], [[Jantalar]], [[Mestanir]], [[Oire]], [[Riverwood]], [[Seareach]], [[Selanthia]], [[Shakat]], [[Talador]], [[Tehir]], [[Torre]], [[Trauntor]], [[Vornavis]]
| style="text-align: center;" | 5' to 6'<br>(max 6.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 80
|-
| style="background-color: #C7C5AC;" | [[File:Sylvankind1.gif|link=Sylvankind]]
| style="padding: 1em;" | Long ago, when the elves moved from the forests to build their Seven Cities, some remained and became sylvan. Extremely rare outside of the forest, few sylvankind ever leave their wooded homes. Slight and lithe, they move about the woodlands and hills with ease, preferring garbs of forest green and brown.

Available cultures: [[Fresiawn]], [[Kytawa]], [[Lassaran]], [[Tyesteron]]
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 5.5' to 6'<br>(max 6.5')
| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center;" | 1500
|}
|}


At character creation, player characters may select any of the thirteen playable races:
==Statistics==
*[[Human]]
These racial modifiers are added to the [[statistic]] bonus (not raw stat).
*[[Giantman]]
*[[Dwarf]]
*[[Halfling]]
*[[Elf]]
*[[Half-Elf]]
*[[Dark Elf]]
*[[Sylvankind]]
*[[Burghal Gnome]]
*[[Forest Gnome]]
*[[Half-Krolvin]]
*[[Aelotoi]]
*[[Erithian]]


For the effects of a character's race, see the list of '''[[race modifiers]]'''.
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=60%}}><center><tt>'''BONUS = (STAT-50)/2 + RACIAL MODIFIER'''</tt></center></div>


===Cultures===
{{Table of Racial Modifiers}}


Once a race has been selected, a character may optionally choose a '''[[culture]]''', which indicates the shared background of various population groups. Some cultures are specific to the selected race, while others may be available to multiple races due to a common history.
For racial modifiers to statistic growth, see the article on [[statistic growth rate]].


If no culture was chosen at character creation, a character may at any time set it in game.
{{Race modifiers other}}
Notes:
#A character's true max HP is their base max plus their total Constitution bonus. For example, a Dwarf with 100 Constitution would have 140 (base) + 25 (from 100 con) + 15 (Dwarf con bonus) = 180 max HP.
#Spirit regeneration values are double the displayed amount when resting at a [[node]].
#Maneuver Dodge shows the number of effective bonus [[Dodging]] ranks when defending against [[standard maneuver roll]]s (including [[CMAN]] or [[SHIELD]] maneuvers). For example, a Halfling with 40 trained Dodging ranks would be treated as having 100 ranks against maneuvers. Dodging ranks are '''not''' the actual endroll bonus, which can vary widely depending on the exact maneuver and does not have a linear relationship with the rank bonus.
#Magical [[target defense]] (TD) bonuses against hybrid magic spheres are the average of the relevant spheres. Specifically, the TD bonus against [[Sorcerer Base]] spells (hybrid elemental/spirit) are the average of Elemental TD and Spirit TD. For example, a Halfling has +40 Elemental TD and +0 Spirit TD, giving them +20 Sorcerer TD; meanwhile, a Giantman has -5 Elemental TD and +5 Spirit TD, which averages to +0 Sorcerer TD.


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== Weight and Encumbrance ==
==NPC Races==


There are many other races that inhabit Elanthia. While player characters may not choose any of these as their background, they can appear as NPCs.
{{main|Encumbrance}}


===Terrestrial - Independent ===
There are three factors that determine body weight: base [[:Category:Races and Cultures|race]] weight, race weight factor (see table below) and the statistics (Strength + Constitution). Note that the [[strength]] and [[constitution]] stats are weighted equally. Base weight is the character's weight with (theoretically) zero (STR + CON) stats. As the STR and CON stats increase so does body weight.
*[[kobold]]
{{#section:Encumbrance|Race Weight Table}}
*[[goblin]]
=== Body Weight Formula ===
*[[krolvin]]
*[[reiver]]
*[[hisskra]]
*[[shan]]
*[[gigas]]
*[[Iyo]]


===Terrestrial - The Grimswarm===
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=450px}}><center><tt>'''Body Weight = Base Weight + [(STR stat + CON stat) * Weight Factor]</tt></center></div>
*[[orc]]
*[[ogre]]
*[[troll]]
*[[giant]]


===Subterranean===
A human has 70 strength and 60 constitution stats.
*[[cave gnome]]
*[[gnoll]]
*[[grutik]]
*[[kiramon]]


===Aquatic===
:Human base weight: 90
*[[triton]]
:Human weight factor: .90
*[[nereid]]
:(90) + (130 * .90) = 207 lbs total body weight
*[[Acqsael]]


===Extraplanar===
=== Body Weight and Encumbrance ===
*[[ithzir]]

*[[Vvrael]]
The amount of weight that a character can carry is primarily a function of body weight and the strength stat. Each character can carry a certain amount before becoming encumbered. That amount is:

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=350px}}><center><tt>'''Carrying Capacity = <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[trunc]] to .XX((STR Stat - 20)/200) * body weight] + (body weight/200).</tt></center></div>

Our human, with a body weight of 207 and a strength stat of 70, has an unencumbered carrying capacity of:

:[((70 - 20)/200)* 207] + 207/200
:(.25 * 207) + 1.03 = 52.78 lbs of unencumbered carrying capacity.

Once you become encumbered each 1% of encumbrance is simply 1% of body weight. In the example above with 207 lbs. body weight each 1% encumbrance = 2.07 lbs

== Trade Modifiers ==

Shops in [[town]]s have racial biases that modify the cost of buying and selling. For more details, see the [[Trading]] article.

{{Race trade bias}}


==Resources==
==Resources==
* [[ALTER (verb)#ALTER_21: Professional and Racial Item Descriptors | Race capitalization guide]]
* [[ALTER (verb)#ALTER_21: Professional and Racial Item Descriptors | Race capitalization guide]]
* [[Race/saved posts|Saved posts]] (most are out of date)
* [[Race/saved posts|Saved posts]] (most are out of date)

====Officials Folders====
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Elanthian%20Lore/Announcements/view Elanthian Lore Announcements Folder]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Elanthian%20Lore/Races/view Races Folder]


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PC Races

Human1.gif
Giantman1.gif Halfkrolvin1.gif
Darkelf1.gif Elf1.gif
Halfelf1.gif Sylvankind1.gif
Burghalgnome1.gif Dwarf1.gif
Forestgnome1.gif Halfling1.gif
Aelotoi1.gif Erithian1.gif

At character creation, player characters may select any of the thirteen playable races:

For the effects of a character's race, see the list of race modifiers.

Cultures

Once a race has been selected, a character may optionally choose a culture, which indicates the shared background of various population groups. Some cultures are specific to the selected race, while others may be available to multiple races due to a common history.

If no culture was chosen at character creation, a character may at any time set it in game.

NPC Races

There are many other races that inhabit Elanthia. While player characters may not choose any of these as their background, they can appear as NPCs.

Terrestrial - Independent

Terrestrial - The Grimswarm

Subterranean

Aquatic

Extraplanar

Resources

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