| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Salabasha |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 15:52:59
The Urgrok - Curious four-armed, gray skinned humanoids who enjoys adventuring.
People of the Sands - Well built humanoids that dwell in the deserts.
Aelfborn - Half-elves that have strange behaviors and magical tatoos.
Nightwing Elves - A mixture of Drow and Avariel elvish races.
Half-Dwarf
Half-Vampires - Cursed or gifted? These are the horrific offspring of vampires and mortals.
Feral Beastman - Powerful and ferocious race suited for barbarians.
Anyone wanna learn more about the above? More to come! |
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 03:37:40
I GAVE Alaundo a sarcastic smilie, though! And he said he'd put it up, along with the other three. But instead I found . . . these. 
Notice, I haven't used a new one yet. I'm sure I will sometime, but for now, I'm holding out for the others.
Maybe if I altered the colors, he'd like them better?  |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 00:55:15
Actually, Lina, until something better comes along, the "rolling eyes"  smiley shall have to convey sarcasm.  |
| Lina |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 00:43:26
Plagarism and cheating are always a serious problem when writing papers for school Bookwyrm, its the same everywhere. I remember once I wrote a 4 page paper for highschool history and half of it was quoted but I still managed to pull of an 'A' (must have used the right quotes).
I see you have added some new emoticons Alaundo  ... that's good. You still haven't got a sarcastic smiley though.  |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 00:16:57
Well met
A number of posts have been removed from this scroll. Salabasha, please refrain from giving outbursts to those who are merely pointing out etiquette for the use of material herein> It is merely advice in order to keep this place safe  I will hear no more on the matter.
These new races mentioned herein certainly sound of interest though, and indeed gained my attention |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 18:56:28
I'm afraid that's not the way it works, Salabasha. Believe me, I know -- I had a professor who loved to assign papers, and was very strict on how you work citations. If you make a direct quote, you have to (when it's formal, at least), state absolutely everything. If it's not formal (such as around here), you simply state the basic source, whether that's author or book or something else.
In this case, you're not just quoting from, you're reprinting. As such, legally, you need to have the author's permission. |
| Salabasha |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 18:11:07
Well think about it this way. I am sure people use there D&D manuals or novels as referrals on this site all the time. Yet, no quotations are used, even though the books and manuals are indeed copyrighted, although allowed for the public to use.
It is only copyright if I indicate that the information posted is mine, which I did not. |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 17:46:42
quote:
Originally posted by Salabasha
*Shrugs*
It is for the public to use, copy, and disect as they please.
Well met
If indeed the material from there is for general use, please remember to place the material in quotes and state the origins. Even though it may state on that site that it is for free use, it would be wrong to not give credit and would therefore likely be taken that it is your own work...which could lead on to all sorts of problems Thank ye |
| Salabasha |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 14:40:56
*Shrugs*
It is for the public to use, copy, and disect as they please. |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 10:39:17
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Actually, I believe Alaundo prefers you to ask permission to repost information that isn't yours. Unless, of course, this author has already given permission?
Well met
Quite right, Bookwyrm. Quoting small parts of text from FR sources is fine, providing the "quote" function and source information is included.
However, please refrain from providing information developed by other sites. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 07:38:46
Actually, I believe Alaundo prefers you to ask permission to repost information that isn't yours. Unless, of course, this author has already given permission? |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 17:05:47
Weren't the Aelfborn in a recent issue of Dragon? |
| Salabasha |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 16:37:34
Indeed they are. For anone who doesn't know of the site, it is www.community3e.com
Check out the site if you want. The fourms are rather good. |
| Salabasha |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 16:35:22
The Aelfborn are a strange race of Elven and human offspring, but unlike normal half-elves, the Aelfborn are born with magical tattoos that keep them sane. The humans call them "The curse of the Aelfborn". Besides being born with a slightly unstable mind, the Aelfborn also have a couple other flaws. First, they lack the immortality of their Elven parents, ageing the same as men, Secondly, they are unable to reproduce. Also unlike their half-Elven relatives, they show a great increase in their abilities, most are faster and smarter then other half-elves, but a show a severe lack in charisma due to not only their appearance, but also very unstable attitudes.
Personality - Like before stated, the Aelfborn tend to have a very chaotic and have unstable personalties. Most, because of their birth defect, remain loners for most of their days, wandering the forest trying to find someone to take them in. Aelfborn are normally not known for their loyalty, but do have a great passion for the few things that they do care about. Aelfborn are very good to each other, being few and far between, they know they must stick togther.
When in a group Aelfborn are normally quite and do not talk unless it is absolutely necessary. They do not make close friends, and always keep people at a distance. Most hate talking about themselves and would much rather hear about someone else to see if they have any important information to give away.
Physical Description - No matter the stock of their human parent, Aelfborn always have fair, pale golden skin, although their hair is quite varied. The child's face also tends toward elvish features, although their eyes are non quite so large and their faces less sharp. Their large ears are distinctly pointed. Aelfborn inherit elf's sharp eyes and keen ears. If their faces favour the elf blood in them, then the bodies of the Aelfborn are more human-like. Aelfborn are shorter then most men, but remain taller then elves, as well as more muscular.
Other information.
Relations - The Aelfborn are hated by both elves and men and are rejected and ridiculed no matter which cities they visit. They do not see many dwarves, but tend to dislike them because of their own lawful nature. They do not share the same hatred for half-orcs as their human or Elven parents, because they know what it is like to be shunned and disrespected, however, they normally do not enjoy their company. Gnomes and halflings have neutral feeling toward Aelfborn.
Alignment - The unstable nature of the Aelfborn does no allow them to be any other alignment except for chaotic. Most tend to stay neutral, not caring about the good or evil things in this world, only trying to survive from one day to the next.
Lands - Aelfborn do not have may lands of their own, however, a small bunch of them might live together in a neutral section of the forest. Others live in the cities, sneaking through the streets in cloaks and stealing what they need.
Religion - Aelfborn almost always scorn all deities, for they feel like their curse was brought unto them by the gods. Others turn to religion for repentance, hoping that through praise of a deity they will be taken in and enjoy a much better afterlife. A very few Aelfborn will try to seek revenge on all human and Elven kind, worshipping gods of war and slaughter to take their scornful creators.
Language - Aelfborn speak both the common tongue of their human parents as well as the tongue of their Elven parent. They do have some trouble speaking Elven, but this is only noticed by Elves
Adventurers - Aelfborn are normally forced into adventure due to the dismissal of their parents. Most are forced into the forest living in solitude. Some earn a little money as spies, bounty hunters or thieves.
Names - Aelfborn usually use Elven names - Male ones - Ehlor, Amandel - Female - Celiden - Caliwen.
Racial traits
- +2 Dex, +2 Int, -2 Wis, -4 Cha. Aelfborn are naturally quick and intellectually gifted like their Elven parents, however, their mental instability, very chaotic nature, and bizarre appearance, makes them far less like by others
- Medium Sized
- Based speed of 30 feet
- Low Light Vision
- Immunity to sleep and similar effects.
- Saves - +1 Fort and Ref but a -1 Wis save. Aelfborn are quick and tough, but its unstable mind is very susceptible to mind influencing magic.
- +2 bonus on Listen, Search and Spot checks
- Speak Common and Elven
- Preferred class - Wizard |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 16:12:39
Aren't these the races available for free download at the Community3e.com site?.
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 15:56:20
quote:
Originally posted by Salabasha
Aelfborn - Half-elves that have strange behaviors and magical tatoos.
I'll bite there. What details do you have on them?
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Nightwing Elves - A mixture of Drow and Avariel elvish races.
And yes there too. Interested in hearing how this race came into being. |
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