Stone Elf
Stone Elves have alabaster white skin, pointed ears, and lips that are black or another dark color other than red. Some are born with patterns of glyphs on their skin.
Legends say that long ago a group of Dark Elves were changed by a Celestial Magic backlash into the stoic Stone Elves of today, removed from the reckless emotions that once brought them ruin. Stone Elves show nearly no emotion and have the appearance of being eternally calm. Their discipline and their mental strength enable them to suppress outward emotional expression. Most spend a lifetime seeking to be rid of inner turmoil as well and proximity to others’ emotional expressions can be uncomfortable. Some claim that this discomfort is due to Stone Elves feeling physical pain when exposed to strong emotion, though Stone Elves themselves are typically quite reticent to discuss such matters.
Stone Elves live many centuries, and as such they have a different view on matters than Humans and other short-lived species. Pragmatism is easier to learn for them, as it is a common belief that most conflicts resolve themselves with time.
While the specifics of Stone Elf societies may differ, they are always based upon a carefully reasoned format. Most Stone Elves have the goal of productively contributing to their communities. It is common for any Stone Elf community of significant size to arrange itself into subsets such as houses or research conclaves led by elders, which can manage parts of the community rather than every issue requiring the attention of every member. Stone Elves’ thirst for knowledge can take them all over the Realms. These quests often last for decades or even centuries and are frequently regarded as a rite of passage for young Stone Elves.
Stone Elves’ emotional control gives them the precision needed to write magical language. Their intense focus and keen senses produce Skilled archers, while their rigorous mental practices make overcoming Command magic simple. Stone Elves are gifted with Mental Abilities that allow certain powers over the minds of others. While a great many follow the path of the Scholar, they have no natural affinity for learning Spells.
Role-playing a Stone Elf can be mentally draining as it involves watching yourself for most any sign of emotion and repressing expressions. Please take care to give yourself OOG breaks if needed. Please see national or local stone elf species Packets for information on glyphs in your chapter, the fabled mindbonds, and other tips and tricks for bringing your stone elf to life. For examples of skin glyphs in your campaign, check with the local chapter.
Species Specific Skills: Resist Command 4XP, Half XP cost of Archery, Purchase Create Scroll at -1XP, Mental Role-play
Prosthetics and Makeup Requirements: Stone Elves must have pointed elf ears. All exposed skin must have white makeup, and lips may be any dark color that is not a shade of red.