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Dark elves are dark skinned cousins to "pure" elves. Their dark skin and sharp features is attributed to the mana foci in Rhoska-Tor as the Faendryl were banished there after the Undead War in -15,185, while the Dhe'nar lived there for 5,000 years, 50,000 years ago.
Dark Elves, more specifically, the Faendryl, are well known for their skill in demon summoning and sorcerous magics. Due to the skill in dark magics that the dark elves possess, and their use of it during the Undead War and in the distruction of Ta'Ashrim, the other elven houses loathe the dark elves. The inns within Ta'Illistim, for example, have magics cast on them that prevent the entrance of an unescorted dark elf, and all shops within Ta'Illistim, Ta'Vaalor, and Sylvarraend have severe price hikes for the darker skinned race.
Statistics of Dark Elves
Dark elves, like all elves, gain a +100 TD against the spell Disease.
- Growth rates are modified for dark elves as follows: -2 to constitution, +5 to dexterity, -2 to discipline, and +5 to agility. These modifications are shown in the table above. To see the base growth rates, see the page on statistic growth rates.
Race-specific verbs
| SMIRK
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| SMIRK
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You smirk as a haughty expression flits across your face.
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| SMIRK <person>
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You purse your lips at <person>, your face contorting with a disdainful smirk.
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| SMIRK <self>
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You purse your lips in disapproval.
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| SMIRK <object>
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Noting the shoddy workmanship of <object>, you turn away with a condescending smirk.
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| SMIRK <creature>
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You regard (<creature> with a subtle smirk in a gesture of profound condescension.
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| SMIRK
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| POINT <person>/<creature>
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You beckon <person> closer with a slow curl of your forefinger.
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| POINT <self>
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You find you are exceedingly pleased with yourself.
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| POINT <object>
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You swiftly run the tip of your forefinger across the <object>.
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| RAISE
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| RAISE EYEBROW
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You arch a skeptical eyebrow, pondering whether your amusement with the world outweighs your disgust.
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| RAISE EYEBROW <person>
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You arch one eyebrow at <person> in an expression of sardonic amusement.
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| STARE
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| STARE <self>
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You turn your head slightly to the side and stare purposefully off into the distance.
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| STARE <person>
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You shoot <person> a prolonged stare, doing your best to unnerve him.
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| STARE <creature>
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You stare incredulously at <creature>, wondering how it has been allowed to remotely be in your presence.
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| STARE <object>
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You stare intently at the (target), silently noting its position and potential uses.
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