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Clan and City

Shadow elves belong to a specific clan, which usually determines the city where the elf lives. The clan your character belongs to can change, typically through marriage, though other reasons are possible.

• Clan Celebryl — The City of Stars
• Clan Porador — New Grunland
• Clan Felestyr — Alfmyr
• Clan Gelbalf — Losetrel

Spell Casting

Shadow elves carry spell books containing the formulae for arcane spells. The level progression table (opposite) shows both the number of spells in the shadow elf's spell book and the number they may memorize, determined by the character's experience level. Thus, a 1st level shadow elf has one spell in their spell book, selected by the referee (who may allow the player to choose). The list of spells available to shadow elves can be found here.

Infravision

Shadow elves have infravision to 90'

Immunity to Undead Paralysis

Shadow elves are unaffected by paralysis from ghouls and other undead.

Detect Secret Doors

Shadow elves keen vision allow them to detect, when actively searching, hidden and secret doors with a 2-in-6 chance.

Listen at Doors

Shadow elves have a 2-in-6 chance of hearing noises.

Hiding

Shadow elves have an uncanny ability to disappear in near or total darkness, even from those who can see in darkness. Shadow elves successfully coneal themselves with a 2-in-6 chance.

After Reaching 9th Level

A shadow elf may construct a stronghold in a cave. This new settlement is considered to belong to the shadow elf's clan.

Skills

The optional use of skills is described in the Shadow Elf Skills page.

All 1st-level shadow elves start with four skills, and must take Orientation in Caves. One other skill must be chosen from among the craft and profession skills, representing the character's trade.