Firian illustration

Overview

Fir Elves (Firians) possess a tanish skin tone—darker than Usilin but lighter than Sanene elves. They are notably athletic with a strong preference for outdoor living and demonstrate a great love for anything that has to do with nature. Superior with missile weapons, especially bows, they are the archetypal forest elves of Aradath.

Physical Characteristics

Eye Colors

Light brown, dark brown, reddish brown, hazel, amber, dull black, pitch black

Hair Colors

Black (glossy, reddish, bluish, purplish), blonde (light, dark, platinum, sandy, golden), brown (light, dark, chestnut, honey, sable)

Height

Males: 5'2" - 6'2"
Females: 3'4" - 4'11"

Build

Athletic, tanish skin tone (darker than Usil, lighter than San elves)

Abilities & Traits

Strengths:

  • Superior with missile weapons (especially bows)
  • Foresters gain additional skinning bonuses
  • Night vision capabilities
  • Blend well into shadows
  • Natural affinity for outdoor environments

Limitations:

  • Not very strong in melee combat
  • Physically weaker than combat-focused races

Culture & Society

Firians demonstrate a great love for anything that has to do with nature. This deep connection to the natural world defines their culture, lifestyle, and values.

Racial Relations

Firians maintain friendly relations with most Aradath races but show particular comfort with Anthians. However, they harbor a strong hatred for the Sanene (San Elves), creating a deep divide within the elven races.

  • Friendly with: Most races, especially Anthians
  • Strong hatred for: Sanene (San Elves)
  • Neutral to: Other elven races

Lifestyle Preferences

  • Prefer outdoor living to cities
  • Drawn to forests and wilderness
  • Athletic and active lifestyle
  • Connection to nature is spiritual and practical

The Three Elven Races

Firians are one of three elven races in Aradath, each with distinct characteristics:

Fir Elves (Firian)

Forest dwellers, nature lovers, superior archers with tanish skin

Usil Elves (Usilin)

Scholarly, intellectual, palest of the elves, focused on magic

San Elves (Sanene)

Violent, skilled in magic and combat, darkest skin, untrustworthy

Professions & Alignment

Common

Forester
Fighter

Uncommon

Cleric

Rare

Bard

Alignment & Religion

Alignment: Orderly or Entropic preferred

Religion: Any religion accepted

Role-Play Considerations

  • Archery skills make you ideal ranged combatant
  • Deep love of nature should guide character choices
  • Forester profession gains special skinning bonuses
  • Strong hatred of Sanene creates built-in conflict
  • Friendship with Anthians provides natural allies
  • Night vision and shadow blending aid stealth
  • Athletic build suits outdoor adventures
  • Weak melee combat means avoiding close quarters
  • Outdoor preference over cities shapes lifestyle