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	'''Elves''' are the oldest dominant humanoid species on Earth other than [[Human Race & Physiology\|human beings]]. The origin of elves remains to this day outside of common knowledge; such remains a mystery to elven cultures as well. It is believed that elves arrived from "the west," but since this same legend is described by elves in Europe, the New World and Asia, it cannot be said precisely where this "west" begins. Most likely, the ambiguous term is used to describe another plane of existence, from whence elves came, setting foot upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)\|Prime Material]] some 35,000 years ago.		'''Elves''' are the oldest dominant humanoid species on Earth other than [[Human Race & Physiology\|human beings]]. The origin of elves remains to this day outside of common knowledge; such remains a mystery to elven cultures as well. It is believed that elves arrived from "the west," but since this same legend is described by elves in Europe, the New World and Asia, it cannot be said precisely where this "west" begins. Most likely, the ambiguous term is used to describe another plane of existence, from whence elves came, setting foot upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)\|Prime Material]] some 35,000 years ago.

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-The oldest dominant humanoid species on Earth other than [[Human Race & Physiology|human beings]].  The origin of elves remains to this day outside of common knowledge; such remains a mystery to elven cultures as well. It is believed that elves arrived from "the west," but since this same legend is described by elves in Europe, the New World and Asia, it cannot be said precisely where this "west" begins. Most likely, the ambiguous term is used to describe another plane of existence, from whence elves came, setting foot upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]] some 35,000 years ago.
+'''Elves''' are the oldest dominant humanoid species on Earth other than [[Human Race & Physiology|human beings]].  The origin of elves remains to this day outside of common knowledge; such remains a mystery to elven cultures as well. It is believed that elves arrived from "the west," but since this same legend is described by elves in Europe, the New World and Asia, it cannot be said precisely where this "west" begins. Most likely, the ambiguous term is used to describe another plane of existence, from whence elves came, setting foot upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]] some 35,000 years ago.
 The most familiarly known elven culture is that of Ulthua, situated between Scandinavia and [[Bjarmaland]] on the coasts of the Barents and White seas.  Once a military-based empire some 2,000 years ago, for more than five centuries these elven peoples have adopted a philosophy of peace with their neighbours. There has been no notable conflict between elves and outsiders since the Swedish Third Crusade of 1293-1295.

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 Player characters choosing this race gain a +1 [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] and a -1 [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].
-Elves are naturally effective when using long and short swords, so that they receive a +1 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] with these weapons. Likewise, elves receive a +1 to hit bonus when using any kind of [[Bow (weapon)|bow]]. Elves do not receive this bonus when using a [[Two-handed Sword (weapon)|two-handed]], [[Bastard Sword (weapon)|bastard]] or [[Broad Sword (weapon)|broad sword]], nor when using a [[Crossbow (weapon)|crossbow]].
+Elves are naturally effective when using long and short swords, receiving a +1 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] with these weapons.  Likewise, elves receive a +1 to hit bonus when using any kind of [[Bow (weapon)|bow]].  Elves don't receive this bonus when using a [[Two-handed Sword (weapon)|two-handed]], [[Bastard Sword (weapon)|bastard]] or [[Broad Sword (weapon)|broad sword]], nor when using a [[Crossbow (weapon)|crossbow]].
-Elves are skilled [[Assassin (class)|assassins]], [[Cleric (class)|clerics]], [[Fighter (class)|fighters]], [[Mage (class)|mages]], [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] and [[Thief (class)|thieves]]. Their presence of mind permits a +1 [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against charm spells for every 3½ points of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]]. An elf with an intelligence of 15 would have a +4 saving throw.
+Elves are skilled [[Assassin (class)|assassins]], [[Cleric (class)|clerics]], [[Fighter (class)|fighters]], [[Mage (class)|mages]], [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] and [[Thief (class)|thieves]]. Their presence of mind permits a +1 [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against charm spells for every 3½ points of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] they possess.  For example, an elf with an intelligence of 15 would have a +4 saving throw.
-Elves also possess [[Infravision|infravision]], being able to see in the dark with relative clarity. Because of their experience moving through the outdoors, non-player character elves possess the [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth ability]]. Contrary to popular belief, elves do not possess any special abilities locate [[Detect Secret Door (sage ability)|secret]] and [[Detect Concealed Door (sage ability)|concealed doors]].
+Elves also possess [[Infravision|infravision]], being able to see in the dark with relative clarity.  Because of their experience moving through the outdoors, non-player character elves possess a natural [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth ability]].  Contrary to popular belief, elves don't possess any special abilities to locate [[Detect Secret Door (sage ability)|secret]] and [[Detect Concealed Door (sage ability)|concealed doors]].
-See Also,<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Aging]]<br>
 [[Bestiary]]<br>
 [[Character Race Options]]<br>
 [[Player Characters]]

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 The oldest dominant humanoid species on Earth other than [[Human Race & Physiology|human beings]].  The origin of elves remains to this day outside of common knowledge; such remains a mystery to elven cultures as well. It is believed that elves arrived from "the west," but since this same legend is described by elves in Europe, the New World and Asia, it cannot be said precisely where this "west" begins. Most likely, the ambiguous term is used to describe another plane of existence, from whence elves came, setting foot upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]] some 35,000 years ago.
-The most familiarly known elven culture is that of Ulthua, situated between Scandinavia and [[Bjarmaland]] on the coasts of the Barents and White seas.  Once a military-based empire some 2,000 years ago, for more than five centuries these elven peoples have adopted a philosophy of peace with their neighbours. There has been no notable conflict between elves and outsiders since the Swedish third crusade of 1293-1295.
+The most familiarly known elven culture is that of Ulthua, situated between Scandinavia and [[Bjarmaland]] on the coasts of the Barents and White seas.  Once a military-based empire some 2,000 years ago, for more than five centuries these elven peoples have adopted a philosophy of peace with their neighbours. There has been no notable conflict between elves and outsiders since the Swedish Third Crusade of 1293-1295.
-Colonies of the Americas have described encounters with a less organized and civilized race of elves, commonly called "[[Wood Elf|wood elves]]," dwelling among the Appalachian cordillera and valleys beyond. Though plainly elves in appearance, these are shorter, with pale grey eyes and more hunter-green in colour. While civilized and skilled, the wood elves of America are far less culturally advanced that the winter elves of Europe.
+Colonialists of the Americas have described encounters with a less organized and civilized race of elves, commonly called "[[Wood Elf|wood elves]]," dwelling among the Appalachian cordillera and valleys beyond. Though plainly elves in appearance, these are shorter, with pale grey eyes and more hunter-green in colour. While civilized and skilled, the wood elves of America are far less culturally advanced than the winter elves of Europe.
-A third group, more obscure, is known to occupy the coasts of the Bering Sea north of Kamchatka. Only a little is known about these "Anduin" elves.  Because they dwell in arctic lands like the Ulthuans, it is believed that these make up a primitive winter elven culture — and are perhaps the "west" from where both wood elves and those of Ulthua originated.
+A third group, more obscure, is known to occupy the coasts of the Bering Sea, north of Kamchatka. Only a little is known about the elves of Anduin.  Because they dwell in arctic lands like the Ulthuans, it's believed that these elves form a primitive culture — and may be part of the tribes from which the elves from Ulthua originated.
-Players are able to choose the elven race as [[Character Creation|an option for their characters]], the choice being an elf of the winter elven background. Players cannot choose a wood elf as a character option. Some advantages described below apply to all elves, but players do not receive any sage abilities from this race that are described below.
+Players are able to choose the elven race as [[Character Creation|an option for their characters]], the choice being an elf of the winter elven background. Players cannot choose a wood elf as a character option. Some advantages described below apply to all elves, but players do not receive any [[Sage Ability|sage abilities]] from this race that are described below.
 == Appearance ==
-Elves average five feet in [[Height & Weight|height]], with slender, lean bodies. Most males will weigh about 100 lbs., but rare males will be as tall as five foot eight or nine and weigh as much as 180 lbs. Female elves average 80 lbs. The elf’s fine hair may vary from ginger and black, to wheaten blonde, silver grey and platinum blonde. Their eye colour is usually a wide range of the colour blue, but the most charismatic may have eyes that are ultramarine and even violet in colour. Their skin colour is pale nordic.
+Elves average five feet in [[Height & Weight|height]], with slender, lean bodies.  Most males weigh about 100 lbs., but rare males are as tall as tall as five foot eight or nine, weigh up to 180 lbs.  Female elves average 80 lbs.  An elf's fine hair varies from ginger and black, though some possess locks of wheaten blonde, silver grey or platinum blonde.  Their eye colour is usually a wide range of the colour blue, but the most charismatic may have eyes that are ultramarine and even violet in colour.  Their skin colour is pale Nordic.
 == Advantages ==
 Player characters choosing this race gain a +1 [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] and a -1 [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].

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-The oldest dominant humanoid species on Earth apart from [[Human Race & Physiology|human beings]]. The origin of elves remains to this day outside of common knowledge; even to elven cultures the facts remain a mystery. It is believed that elves arrived "from the west," but since this same legend is described by elves in Europe, the New World and Asia, it cannot be said precisely where this "west" begins. Most likely, the ambiguous term is used to describe another plane of existence, from which elves arrived into the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]] some 50,000 years ago.
+The oldest dominant humanoid species on Earth other than [[Human Race & Physiology|human beings]].  The origin of elves remains to this day outside of common knowledge; such remains a mystery to elven cultures as well. It is believed that elves arrived from "the west," but since this same legend is described by elves in Europe, the New World and Asia, it cannot be said precisely where this "west" begins. Most likely, the ambiguous term is used to describe another plane of existence, from whence elves came, setting foot upon the [[Prime Material (inner plane)|Prime Material]] some 35,000 years ago.
-The most familiarly known elvish culture is that of Ulthua, situated between Scandinavia and [[Bjarmaland]] on the coasts of the Barents and White seas. Once a military-based empire some 2,000 years ago, for more than five centuries these elvish peoples have adopted a philosophy of peace with their neighbours. There has been no notable conflict between elves and outsiders since the Swedish third crusade of 1293-1295.
+The most familiarly known elven culture is that of Ulthua, situated between Scandinavia and [[Bjarmaland]] on the coasts of the Barents and White seas.  Once a military-based empire some 2,000 years ago, for more than five centuries these elven peoples have adopted a philosophy of peace with their neighbours. There has been no notable conflict between elves and outsiders since the Swedish third crusade of 1293-1295.
 Colonies of the Americas have described encounters with a less organized and civilized race of elves, commonly called "[[Wood Elf|wood elves]]," dwelling among the Appalachian cordillera and valleys beyond. Though plainly elves in appearance, these are shorter, with pale grey eyes and more hunter-green in colour. While civilized and skilled, the wood elves of America are far less culturally advanced that the winter elves of Europe.

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 Player characters choosing this race gain a +1 dexterity and a -1 constitution.
-Elves are naturally effective when using long and short swords, so that they receive a +1 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] with these weapons. Likewise, elves receive a +1 to hit bonus when using any kind of bow. Elves do not receive this bonus when using a [[Two-handed Sword (weapon)|two-handed]], [[Bastard Sword (weapon)|bastard]] or [[Broad Sword (weapon)|broad sword]], nor when using a [[Crossbow (weapon)|crossbow]].
+Elves are naturally effective when using long and short swords, so that they receive a +1 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] with these weapons. Likewise, elves receive a +1 to hit bonus when using any kind of [[Bow (weapon)|bow]]. Elves do not receive this bonus when using a [[Two-handed Sword (weapon)|two-handed]], [[Bastard Sword (weapon)|bastard]] or [[Broad Sword (weapon)|broad sword]], nor when using a [[Crossbow (weapon)|crossbow]].
 Elves are skilled [[Assassin (class)|assassins]], [[Cleric (class)|clerics]], [[Fighter (class)|fighters]], [[Mage (class)|mages]], [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] and [[Thief (class)|thieves]]. Their presence of mind permits a +1 [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against charm spells for every 3½ points of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]]. An elf with an intelligence of 15 would have a +4 saving throw.