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