Publication:The Complete Book of Elves

The Complete Book of Elves

System: Dungeons and Dragons 2e  Abbreviation: PHBR8  Author: Colin McComb  Publisher: TSR  Item Code: 2131  Publication Date: 1992  Page Count: 114  ISBN-10: 1-56076-376-0

Product Blurb The glorious world of elvenkind shines from these pages! Detailed herein are their societies, rituals, and myths—and their physiology and psychology. Descriptions of every kind of elf abound. Rounding out this information are 11 new kits; new optional rules and suggestions for running elven campaigns; and special elven equipment, spells, and magical items. Forget what you thought you knew about elves—The Complete Book of Elves sheds new light on this mysterious race! This text is quoted from promotion material. Text and images are copyrighted by the original publisher.

Table of Contents

Section	Page
Introduction	4
Chapter One: The Creation of Elves	8
Chapter Two: Variations on a Theme	12
Aquatic Elves	13
Dark Elves	15
High Elves	16
Sylvan Elves	18
Half-Elves	19
Elves of the Worlds	20
Chapter Three: Physical Attributes	30
Physiology	31
Stages of Life	36
Diet	39
Elven Interfertility	40
The Elven Bond	40
Elven Music	41
Chapter Four: Mental Attributes	42
Outlook	43
Individual Worth	44
Emotion and Logic	45
Generational Splits	45
Attitudes Toward Other Races	46
Chapter Five: Elven Society	48
The Elven Language	48
Livelihood	49
Rituals	50
Elven Holy Days	53
Chapter Six: The Elven Myths	54
The Legend of Fiona Cassiltenirra	54
Jarsali and the Treant	55
Halimath's Pride	56
Haranavei Koehlanna	57
Caelestis	58
Chapter Seven: The Death of Elves	60
Accidental or Violent Death	62
Funereal Ceremonies	63
Chapter Eight: Elven Dwellings	64
The Grey Elves' Cit	65
The High Elves' Tree Town	66
The Sylvan Elves' Encampment	66
Chapter Nine: Optional Rules	68
Level Limit Expansion	69
Extra Proficiencies	70
Combat Modification	70
Archery Modifications	72
Using Bows as Weapons	75
Arrow Breakage and Loss	75
Chapter Ten: Character Creation and Kits	76
Standard Elf Attributes	76
The Elf Subraces	77
Elf PC Kits	82
Chapter Eleven: Elven Equipment	96
Feywine	96
Elven Harp	96
Honey Leather	97
Sashling	97
Thistledown	98
Elven Bow	98
Arrows (Useful)	98
Elven Plate Armor	99
Chapter Twelves: The Magic of Elves	100
New Elf Spells	101
Magical Items	104
Artificial Limbs	106
Chapter Thirteen: Elven Campaigns	108
Campaign Worlds	110
Appendices	115
MC: Avariel (Winged Elf)	116
MC: Cooshe	118
Character Record Sheets	119

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