Races: Elf (Ilarnekian)

Ilarnekian elves are a sub-race of elves which arose from the ancestors of the first elves residing in the Dreamlands came to live in Ilarnek. Early in their history, these elves lived alongside the humans from the land of Mnar. The humans had dark skin and hair, so light hair and complexion were considered valued by early Ilarnekian Elves (who wished to demonstrate their not being kin to the men of Mnar). As these elves began having children born in the Dreamlands, their selective breeding began to show through. Generations of children born in Ilarneck eventually grew into a race taller than the average elf, with yellow hair and blue eyes being the norm.

Personality:
Living in such close proximity to a city documented to be destroyed by a god has caused Ilarnekians to favor a more adventurous lifestyle. They maintain the curiosity, focus and relentlessness of their ancestors, but tend to be less known for the martial side demonstrated by other elves; knowing you have the protection of a god provides little need for mastering the skills of self-preservation.

Physical Description:
Ilarnekian Elves are slim, but taller than the average elf, standing about 5 to 6 feet tall. Ilarnekian women and men are generally the same height and weight, with little to no average difference between them. They are graceful, with pale skin, yellow hair and light blue eyes. They dress in light, luxurious fabrics dyed blue, red, white and Tyrian purple. Men wear wraparound skirts or robes fringed in gold; women wear long shawls wrapped around their bodies, decorated in simple border patterns.

Waking World:
Ilarnekian Elves have no physical form in the Waking World. Children born in the Dreamlands exist only in the Dreamlands, and the few elves from the Waking World that remain--from those who once joined the city--have long ago mourned the death of their waking bodies. The nature of the Dreamlands has bred out the natural elven immunity to magic sleep effects, but

Relations:
Ilarnekian Elves consider themselves chosen of their god, Bokrug, and consider interaction with other somewhat distasteful. Still, living in such close proximity to a city documented to be destroyed by a god has caused Ilarnekians to favor a more adventurous lifestyle. Such adventures often force interaction with others, something they find to be a necessary annoyance. They are generally pleasant and gracious, like their elven ancestors, but often feel others are below them.

Alignment:
Ilarnekian Elves have lost the wander lust of their ancestors, and the proximity of their god has ensured extreme devotion. This causes them to lean toward law. Despite looking at others as their lessers, they still respect the freedom of others, and often lean toward good.

Religion:
Seeing the destructive power of Bokrug, and the occasional physical appearance of Bokrug (to select Ilarnekians), has ensured Bokrug a place of high esteem among the Ilarnekians. While the Seldarine are still worshiped and respected, Bokrug is considered the primary deity of Ilarnekian Elves.

Languages:
Ilarnekian Elves speak Elven almost exclusively, although most also speak Dream Common--the language of their god.

Names:
Ilarnekian Elves typically take elven names. Like their ancestors, around the time of their hundredth birthday a new name is taken to replace the "child name." While a few small families have developed since the arrival of the first elves in Ilarnek, most family names stem from the first three families: Ai'Hosti Ilterendi (the Unbreakable Little Tribe), Hosthini (the Gathered Children), and Kaimelilfirin (the Dreaming Immortals). The largest families to have developed since the original families are the holy family of Bokrug, Aina'Bokrugdil, and the honored after-comers, Late Hildor.


Ilarnekian Elven Racial Traits

• +2 Dexterity, –2 Constitution.
• Medium: As Medium creatures, Ilarnekian Elves have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Ilarnekian Elf base land speed is 30 feet.
• Low-Light Vision (Ex): An Ilarnekian Elf can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. They retain the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.
• +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear. Ilarnekian Elves are certain of their god will watch over them.
• +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An Ilarnekian Elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if they were actively looking for it.
• Automatic Languages: Dream Common and Elven. Bonus Languages: Any (other than secret languages, such as Druidic).
• Favored Class: Devoted Hero. A multiclass Ilarnekian Elf’s Devoted Hero class does not count when determining whether they take an experience point penalty.