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Halflings are one of the smallest races in Elanthia. They tend to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as food and family. A key trait of every halfling is their large, hairy feet, often very well groomed. However, don't let their size, kindness, or feet fool you. If they are threatened, they are a considerable adversary. Yes, due to their size, they are physically quite weak, but they have great fortitude and compensate this flaw through unparalleled dexterity. They can fire a bow or hurl a lightning bolt with devastating accuracy.
There are four cultures among the halflings; the Paradis, the Brughan, the Mhoragian and the Malghava.
Mechanically, halflings have a +40 ETD; get a bonus to hiding checks; and have a bonus to dodging maneuver attacks.
Halfling Statistics
Race-specific verbs
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| DANCE (joined with someone)
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Linking arms with <person>, you both perform a quick heel-to-toe dance that ends with two high hops into the air.
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| DANCE LEFT
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Placing your hands upon your hips, you perform a quick heel-to-toe dance that ends with two high hops to the left.
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| DANCE RIGHT
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Placing your hands upon your hips, you perform a quick heel-to-toe dance that ends with two high hops to the right.
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| BOW
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| BOW
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Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
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| BOW <person>
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Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully to <person> and incline your head.
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| CURTSY
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| CURTSY
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Folding your left arm behind your back and dipping to one knee, you bow respectfully and incline your head.
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| CURTSY <person>
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Drawing your left leg behind your right, you briefly dip into a respectful curtsy before <person> and bow your head.
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| DUCK
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| DUCK
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You quickly duck to the side and out of the way.
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| DUCK <person>
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You easily and quickly duck out of <person's> reach.
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| FOLD
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| FOLD
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Firmly planting your feet equidistance apart, you fold your arms and lift your head in a defiant manner.
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| SIT
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| STANDING
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Crossing your legs at the ankles, you slowly lower yourself to the ground and sit tailor fashion.
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| KNEELING
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Crossing your legs at the ankles, you move to a sitting position that is tailor fashion.
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| PRONE
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Crossing your legs at the ankles, you sit up tailor fashion.
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| CRACK
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| CRACK TOES
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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.
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Halfling history
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