They are more given to intellect than other elves, but physically weaker. They have … ever more isolationist, until by the time of the Greyhawk Wars Yolande did not even offer assistance to the Principality of Ulek against the orcs of the Pomarj. Grugach (wild elf), Monster Manual 2, 1983 Wild elves, also called the Grugach, are considered barbaric by other elves. CAT AND MOUSE (Campaign Notes-SPOILERS) Based on Living Greyhawk module GEO1-02, by Brian Lamprecht. It's thought that the other races of elves are watching closely, in case the Exalted One or his Drow second in command corrupts the Valley elves; and rather than see another of their kin fall to evil, the other elves may launch a crusade[12]. After this, despite their low numbers Drow, Wild and 'other elves' are the next most fertile of the elves, with High elves next and Grey elves the least[3](p. 83). Tribal and independent groups are common in grand forests, such as the elves Highfolk and the Vesve Forest, or in the Gamboge or Grandwood Forests, having settled the area long before humans entered the area or forced to retreat to the woodlands by encroaching human lands. Snow elves[21] are very thin and wiry, but surprisingly tough and even more shockingly tall, typically reaching 7ft. Appear in: 1e; Monster Manual 1 (1977), Dungeon Masters Guide (1979), World of Greyhawk (Boxed Set) (1983), Unearthed Arcana (1985). 3. Average lifespan This is evident in how long Celene remained hidden, in it's mountain meadow sanctuary, to the point that some of it's members have formed a resistance group, rebelling against it's isolationist policies. They prefer wearing only white materials, including jewellery made from bone or silver traded from Valley elves. Their cloaks are often deep blue or purple. By 591 CY their number had reduced to 2500, while the human population had boomed into 3,700 and the gnomes had increased slightly to 1800. Appears in: 1e- Dragon Magazine #155 (1990) Note: This is a Dragon Magazine article not written by Gygax, so is not fully considered canon despite being written for the Greyhawk Campaign. They hold the idea of racial purity highly [2]. While their xenophobia towards other races, even other elves, is not quite malicious, they are not fond of spending time with lesser races. Many of these mountain dwelling elves where slowly pushed into the plains of the Flanaess from ever growing human boundaries and their own internal conflicts, as Drow and the other mountain dwelling elves fought. Origin Medium Humanoid Their hair tended to be a silver hue while their eyes were like amber. This category is for the various elven races, ethnic groups, tribes, clans, and families of the World of Greyhawk. See High Elves for more details on this elven subrace in Greyhawk. Drow (Black) elves were thought to be a myth until more recent history, and other elves such as Aquatic (sea) or Snow elves are still relatively unknown. On the Elves of the Flanaess: History, Culture and Nation By Cruel Summer Lord Jared Used with permission, do not repost or redistribute without the express consent of the author. These tribal elves contend that other elves have given up their primal essence to be more like humans. Guess what that's supposed to be. Greyhawk rises “From the Ashes” Gygax, creator of the world of Greyhawk, was forced out of TSR at the end of 1985. Deities from the Forgotten Realms setting, but adapted for Greyhawk will be marked with an '*'. Ehlonna, goddess of Forests, Woodlands, Flora and Fauna, and Fertility. 1) ... Celene is more populated by grey elves than sylvan elves, so that may impact why it seems a little different. Size Usually Good Some began within the Greyhawk or AD&D system and were used in Forgotten Realms and some were designed for the Forgotten Realms setting by 'retro-adopted' into the Greyhawk campaign. Humanoid Grey elves are typically reclusive, especially when surrounded by hostile human settlements, but some grey elf cultures are militant in nature[8]. Breeka, goddess of Living Things. Celene has one of the greatest population of Grey elves and ruled by Yolande, Lady Rhalta of Elven Kind, a grey elf queen[6]. Valley elves appear much like the grey elves from which they branched off, save that they are even taller, nearly human height. 2. Grey Elves, perhaps more so than any other elven race, believe in the superiority of magic over physical strength, and produce some of the most gifted mages- certainly the most knowledgeable even if not the most powerful.They're skilled crafters of magic items, particularly tomes and scrolls, and this combined with their pursuit of knowledge leads to extensive libraries, which they share with other elves. The latter sort are generally called faeries[10]. In 582-585 CY only about 4000 Valley elves live in the Vale, alongside some 1,200 gnomes and 800 humans, not including the Mage of the Vale. Even in their original tongue, they tend to be High Folk, Sunndi, Celene, Gamboge Forest, Vesve Forest See Aquatic Elves for more details on this elven subrace in Greyhawk. They wear complex gowns and flowing robes, favouring clothes the colour of pure driven snow, the noon day sun, silver and gold, with accessories of polished leather, and contrasting colours and jewels. Grey elves built the old elven cities which now stand abandoned or were given up to other races as they moved through. They also tolerate Snow elves, which most other elves shun. Becoming physically mature by the age of 25 and emotionally mature at around 125 (Races of the Wild, 2005), they are also famously long-lived, capable of living more than half a millennium and remaining physically youthful. For the those really into ancient Greyhawk lore I also managed to label minor spots of interest like Esmerin, Tostenhca, Veralos (on the edge of the Rift) and Tycheron (home to Kas). Grey Elves were not beyond using memory wipe spells to hide the secret of their location[2]. [1], (These include Dragon Magazine feats, which are not fully recognised as official). Size Grey elves were a sub-race of high elves endemic to the planet of Oerth and Greyspace.7 1 Description 2 Personality 3 Combat 4 History 5 Society 5.1 Homelands 5.2 Relationships 6 Appendix 6.1 References Nearly as tall as humans,2 grey elves had tall, slim builds and pale grey skin. Ages ago (certainly before the Twin Cataclysms), the City of the Godswas the heart of a technocracy in what is now Blackmoor. These tribal elves contend that other elves have given up their primal essence to be more like humans. In universe this is explained as all elves, across all planes, originating from the same set of pantheon. 2e- Vale of the Mage (WG12) (1990), Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins (1998). Elf 3rd Edition Statistics For battle grey elves favour plate or chainmail, with winged helmets[12]. 1e Because elves are so long-lived, CorelIon’s clerics can afford to spend years observing potential recruits before initiating them into the mysteries of the faith. This combination of intense academic interest and xenophobia to other races, means many elven settlements and communities depend on elves from other races to support them in more physical tasks and the upkeep of their realms; with how old grey elves can be, even compared to other elves, most of these elven 'servants' may not know any other life except one where serving their grey kin is just how it's done. Grey elven citadels are a rarity now days. Their hair is pale yellow in the summer, darkening to a rich gold in the winter months.They dress in blues and greens, usually in garments that are loose and flowing[14]. Greyhawk only deities will be bolded. Then in 1992, TSR released a new Greyhawk setting, From the Ashes. Drow (Black) elves were thought to be a myth until more recent history, and other elves such as Aquatic (sea) or Snow elves are still relatively unknown. They live beyond the age of 1,500 years, sometimes reaching 2,000 years[11][3]. Their cloaks are usually green or greenish brown. Medium They tend to befriend giant lynxes and owls[10]. See Wild Elves for more details on this elven subrace in Greyhawk. The grey elves complained that, since the humans assisted in the Dim Forest, the wood elves should succor Oytwood. Celene is a forest nation, and the capitol itself, Enstad, is a forest city. Variously called grey elves and eladrin, the Fey Elves are otherworldly. Grey elves are highly reclusive and isolationist. Women often wear frocks with sashes, or blouses over ankle length skirts. 1e-2e: Infravision3e-4e: Low-Light5e: Darkvision Wood elves are more reserved than grey elves, and do not mix with the organised societies of other races on a regular or recurring basis. Appear in: 1e- Monster Manual 1 (1977), Dungeon Masters Guide (1979), World of Greyhawk (Boxed Set) (1983), Unearthed Arcana (1985). Omnivore They also speak a dialect of olven particular to themselves. Type They rarely die due to the wear of age. ), where things of permanent beauty, carved from stone. Official documents and messages sent to Elven communities will be written in both Common and Olve-Vocca, and books and media within elven communities is naturally written in such, but otherwise it sees little use by nonelves. 4e Grey elves built the old elven cities which now stand abandoned or were given up to other races as they moved through. Fey Elves. 1e See Snow Elves for more details on this elven subrace in Greyhawk. “When the palace is burning, you cannot look after a stable,” the high king wrote. Oerid people have varying skin … So no I am not talking drow or sea elves or snow elves, etc. The lords and ladies of the City used a combination of elemental magic and clockwork science to create automatons to perform all menial labor for them. 1st Edition Statistics Celestian, god of Stars, Space and Wanderers. Young Geoffite rangers in love, Ansgar and Brin, visit Hochoch’s “shambles” to replenish their supplies. [5] A large number live near the Spindrift isles[8]. Alignment Appear in: 1e-Dragon Magazine #67 (1982), Monster Manual 2 (1983), Unearthed Arcana (1985), Dragon Magazine #155 (1990). Olven He stated he would not be able to assist either the grey elves of the Oytwood or the wood elves of the Dim Forest. While many sages suggest that Valley Elves are an offshoot of Grey Elves[14] [12], some sources suggest their history and race actually goes back 150,000 years, being one of the first demihuman races to settle in the Vale for which they are named[15]. Half-elves and elves living near human communities may add a career or location tag to their names for ease in dealing with humans who use this nomenclature[2]. They've been known to live up to 1,000 or 1,200 years [11]. 4. They befriend many of the nonevil animals of their forest, having mastered beast tongue and tend to see themselves as guardians of their woods[14]. 2e: Complete Book of Elves (1992). Type Some Wood elves have fair complexions[10], while other tend to be darker than their High elf kin[8], with hair colour ranging from copper red to blonde and eyes of light brown, light green or hazel[3]. The Major elf-ruled countries are Celene (Grey and Wood elves), The Duchy of Ulek (Wood and High elves), and Lendore (Aquatic and High Elves)[4]. 4e 2e- Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1990), Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins (1998).3.5- Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), Monster Manual, (2003). It is true that snow elves are incredibly haughty, treating most other races, even other elves as completely beneath them. They are humanoid in appearance, with gill slits on the throat and greenish silver skin and green or blue-green hair. But the point of this exercise is that elves, while a minority compared to humans in the World of Greyhawk, are not rare (yet). Elf (Olve) Template:OriginCatsFey https://ghwiki.greyparticle.com/index.php/Corellon_Larethian Greyhawk, also known as the World of Greyhawk, is a fictional world designed as a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. The typical snow elf has light brown or tan skin, white or pale blond hair, and silver eyes. 2e-Complete Book of Elves (1992), The Adventure Begins (1998). It is also curious that Valley elves only show antipathy towards Drow, instead of the hatred that other elves show them[3]. Neither side will say why, precisely, but other elves seem to consider valley elves to be slaves to humans, shown by their use of derogatory terms for them[14]. They are typically dark haired and have green or hazel eyes. Elf High Folk, Sunndi, Celene, Gamboge Forest, Vesve Forest, High, Grey, Wood (Sylvan), Wild (Grugach), Aquatic, Snow, Valley, Drow. Awesome work sir! 1. Grey Elf mountain city, from Complete Book of Elves, by Terry Dykstra, 1992, 2e. Most other elves, except Valley elves, look down on snow elves for this reason, seeing them as little better than humans with a misplaced sense of pride. They practice the oldest elven arts, but hide from the eyes of younger, shorter lived races in their isolated settlements. This page may be a Stub or not include some information. The latter sort are generally called faeries[1]. Wood elves can live anywhere from 1,100 to 1,350 years. Tag(s) They're known to use Hippogriffs or even Griffins as mounts[1][4][5]. Lastly there's a couple island spots like Tol Ur' an easy one. According to their myth, the elves were born from the blood of Corellon Larethain. I love Greyhawk but ugh I have some issues with it that really bug me. High elves can live up to 1,200 or even 1,600 years. 2e THE LIBERATION OF GEOFF. Subraces Some races of Elves, such as the Grey elves, were present in the lands east of the Crystalmist Mountains for many centuries before first human kingdoms arose there. The Oerids spread across the Flanaess allying with other races, assimilating others and eventually establishing the Great Kingdom which once stretched from the Yatil Mountains to the Solnor Ocean in the east and south to the Azure Sea.Today, Oeridians are no longer united, but their culture remains widespread though always on the brink of war. The elves of Greyhawk include the standard aquatic, dark (Drow), grey, high, and wood (sylvan) elves described in the core rule books of various editions of the game. General Information Elves are renowned for their grace and mastery of magic and weapons such as the sword and the bow. Where the Keoland plains sit I have the elves labeling it Talathpesh. They wear complex gowns and flowing robes, favouring clothes the colour of pure driven snow, the noon day sun, silver and gold, with accessories of polished leather, and contrasting colours and jewels. Deities that were never fully adapted back for Greyhawk will be marked with '†'. 3e Complete Book of Elves, Colin McComb, 1992, 2e, ISBN 1-56076-376-0, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, Gary Holian, Frederick Weining, 2000, 3e, The World of Greyhawk (Boxed Set), Gary Gygax, 1983, 1e. CruelSummerLord writes "In the second part of his treatise on Flanaess demihumans, the Brother of the Cruel Summer examines those mysterious people known as the olve. Elves are long lived and spend much time in study or exploring, giving many people the impression that they are not entirely concerned with the world around them, while others may find them a bit chaotic. Note: Use the stat block for High elves for standard game rules. Min stat reqs: Str Very low, Dex Average, Con low, Int average, Wis very low, Cha average. This reflects the importance some elves place on bloodlines, especially among the nobles of their kind[1]. They're fascinated with magic and beauty, both permanent and temporary.[1]. They tend more towards Neutrality than most elves[19]. 3.5-Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), Living Greyhawk Journal 02 (Nov/Dec 2000), Grugach (wild elf), Monster Manual 2, 1983. Greyhawk Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 3.5- Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), Monster Manual, (2003). Gray elves: These elves are the most noble of elves, yet also the most arrogant. They're known to use Hippogriffs or even Griffins as mounts[10][13]. High elves are the elves most likely to interact with other peoples of the Flanaess, particularly humanity[8]. Chaotic good They excel at stealth, even compared to their kin. I totally forgot! Though it wasn't set in Greyhawk, specifically, … Challenge rating High elves are considered the standard elves of Greyhawk, and use those statistics where possible. Coatlicue, goddess of Birth, Death, and Earth. The wood elves, however, refused to reduce their forces for the sake of sending aid to the Oytwood. Two other groups unique to Greyhawk are often confused with the latter two: Valley elves appear to be very similar to Grey elves and Wild (Grugach) elves commonly mistaken for shorter Wood elves. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Diurnal Medium High elves dress in pale forest colours when in their villages, typically pastel and of blue, green, grey[8] or violet hue but often covered by a greenish gray cloak[10], and intense, deep colours when in urban settings. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, Gary Holian, Frederick Weining, 2000, 3e, Greyhawk Player's Guide, Anne Brown, 1998, 2e, ISBN 0-7869-1248-0, Greyhawk Adventures: From the Ashes, Carl Sargent, 1992, 2e, ISBN 1-56076-341-8, Deities and Demigods (Second Printing), James Ward and Robert Kuntz, 1980, 1e ISBN 0-935696-22-9, Dragon Magazine #319, "Greyhawk Feats: More Regional Feats of Oerth", Erik Mona, May 2004, 3e, Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins, Roger E. Moore, 1998, 2e, ISBN 0-7869-1249-9, Dragon Magazine #315, "Greyhawk: Regional Feats of Oerth", Erik Mona, January 2004, 3e, Dungeon Masters Guide, Gary Gygax, 1979, 1e, Complete Book of Elves, Colin McComb, 1992, 2e, ISBN 1-56076-376-0, Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix (1990), 2e, Module: Vale of the Mage (WG12), Jean Rabe, 1990, 2e, Dragon Magazine #155, 'Wild in the Woods', Eric Oppen, 1990, 2e. Many of the deities listed are shared with the Forgotten Realms setting. They strike up a friendship and the elves began tutoring the humans in mathematics, language, art and non-clerical magic. Also known as Sea elves, they live in caverns and cities on the sea bed. Valley elves are diverse in their magical inclination. Alignment Potion of Elves, Half-Elves, and Human Control Item Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III 872 Shelves of Despond (Avernus, The Nine Hells) Place Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells, D&D 3.5e 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 25, 39, 41, 43, 50 Telvest Lorewin Non-player characer Living Greyhawk Journal #2 29 Telvest Lorewin Non-player characer 5e -6416 CY The first of a group of traveling Grey Elves, exploring the South Central portion of Oerth, meet with tribal leaders of the Se-Ul (the People of Ul). Wood elves are likely to be the most numerous of the elven folk, examining censuses, reflected in how they appear to be the most fecund of elves. Increased Intelligence and Dexterity, Reduce Constitution and Strentgh. 5th Edition Statistics Additional non-good elven types created for this setting include the snow elves, [23] valley elves, [24] and wild ( grugach ) elves. Two other groups unique to Greyhawk are often confused with the latter two: Valley elves appear to be very similar to Grey elves and Wild (Grugach) elves commonly mistaken for shorter Wood elves. Valley elves appear much like the grey elves, save that they are even taller, often 5'6 but sometimes reaching even 6ft[8]. When not in their tribal bands, they dress in leather armour decorated with the shapes of leaves or of the animals of the deep forest[14]. Some sages report they have the ability to 'sea' underwater through a means of sonar based vision[12]. The mountain citadels of old elven civilisation, scatted now across the Hellfurnaces and Crystalmists (ref needed- folio? Size I love that you got all this lined up in an easy to read timeline.
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