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	'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were converted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.		'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were converted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.

	Physically, an aelfborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. ~~Worse~~, their insanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.		Physically, an aelfborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. What's more, their insanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.

	To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.		To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.

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	'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were converted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.		'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were converted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.

	Physically, an aelfborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. Worse, their ~~sanity~~ is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.		Physically, an aelfborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. Worse, their insanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.

	To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.		To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.

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	'''~~THE GRAND DAD EMPIRE~~''' ~~ARE a prolific VINESAUCE~~-~~centric MEME group based~~ in ~~BEDROCK CITY. Their largest periods of activity seemed to be around~~ the ~~time SILVAGUNNER was terminated, when they were hosting several unofficial VINESAUCE gaming events (which they assure you repeatedly are~~ ''~~not~~'' ~~official Tournaments and are~~ in ~~no way affiliated with JOEL)~~.		'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were converted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.

	~~They operated~~ out of the ~~SilvaGunner YouTube channel until it was terminated in 2014~~, ~~after which they appear~~ to ~~have transitioned briefly to GiivaSunner in September~~ of ~~2016 before returning~~ to ~~SilvaGunner in June of 2018~~.		Physically, an aelfborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. Worse, their sanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.

	~~== CHANNELS ==~~		To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.
	~~The original forums appeared to function as four services: preparation~~ and ~~communication in service~~ of ~~coming events~~, ~~discussion about new HIGH-QUALITY RIPS~~, ~~MEME showcase~~, ~~and general VINESAUCE or unrelated discussion~~.

	~~{{awesome}}== EVENTS ==~~		For obvious reasons, aelfborn are a sadly friendless race. Elves see them as the worst of their own species, but also further sullied by human frailties. Other races generally don't trust them - [[half-orc]]s tend to be the most welcoming of their sporadically wild, and often violent or destructive, behavior. Of course, other monstrous races with similar savage temperaments like [[hagspawn]] or [[gnoll]]s could easily be just as welcoming. Faced with such hostility, aelfborn tend to respond by becoming cold and distrustful, weaving a protective shell of spite and scorn about themselves to cope with life in a world where they will probably never have anyone - on the other hand, it also makes them fiercely loyal if treated with kindness and respect.
	~~The VINESAUCE MEME events that The GRAND DAD EMPIRE held were known for being diverse and involved~~, ~~due in large part to~~ their ~~incredibly strong YTP scene~~. ~~These events would involve VINESAUCE~~-~~branded fan~~-~~made HIGH-QUALITY RIPS for SONGS that wouldn't exist for nearly a decade~~, and ~~some that still don't! They also hosted some~~ of the ~~first KING FOR ANOTHER DAY tournaments~~, with ~~fan HIGH-QUALITY RIPS~~.

	~~In later years~~, ~~an event known~~ as ~~GRAND FEST was hosting PREMIERES~~ for ~~GRAND DAD Fantasy~~, ~~KING FOR ANOTHER DAY~~, ~~GRANDmachine~~, ~~HE THICC 69~~, and ~~MEME Wars, as of 2019~~.		As a short-lived, sterile race, as well as one with such a terrible reputation, aelfborn numbers are few, reducing the race to scattered individuals - there's simply no way for them to form long-lasting communities of their own kind, since they depend on pairing [[elves]] and [[human]]s to produce more of their kind. It is perhaps little surprise that most aelfborn become [[adventurer]]s, or at least nomads or hermits - they find nature inherently comforting, often seeing the way its serenity envelops savage brutality as the perfect analogy for their own condition. They are most likely to revere nature deities, for this reason, or turn to gods that embrace chaos, madness and destruction.

	~~== HIGH~~-~~QUALITY RIPS~~ and ~~MEMES ==~~		In the article, a sidebar titled "For Your Campaign" specifically draws attention to the differences between [[Half-Elves]] and aelfborn, and suggests that exploring the differences between the two - if they inhabit the same setting - could make for intriguing plot development.
	~~Some HIGH-QUALITY RIPS appear to have seen releases or updates in 5th~~ and ~~6th edition. Note~~ that ~~The GRAND DAD EMPIRE seem to have been most active~~ between ~~2012 and 2019~~.

	* GRAND DAD 2: ~~SPASTIC BOOGALOO~~		==3e PC Stats==
	* GRAND DAD 3: ~~THE GAUNTLET OF ASS~~ (~~FEATURING SMOL NOZOMI~~, ~~TITO DICKMAN, SPONGE, HE THICC~~, ~~and SANS UNDERTALE~~)		::+2 Dexterity, +2 Intelligence, -2 Constitution, -2 Wisdom
	* GRAND DAD 4: ~~GRAND DAD IS GOD~~		::Medium
	* GRAND DAD 5: ~~DEATH TO 1D4CHAN~~		::Speed 30 feet
			::Low-light Vision
			::Bonus Feat: An Aelfborn gains one bonus feat based on their starting class at 1st level. They can instead take Skill Focus in a class skill.
			::Bonus Skill Focus: An aelfborn gains a Skill Focus feat for free at every 5th level.
			::Elven Blood: Aelfborn are treated as elves for special abilities and effects that check race.
			::Elven Senses: Aelfborn gain a +1 racial bonus on Listen, Search and Spot checks.
			::Madness: Aelfborn lose 1 point of Wisdom at every 2nd level (level 2, level 4, etc).
			::Tattoos of Sanity (Su): If an aelfborn has the magical tattoos it bears suppressed by an anti-magic effect, they must make a DC 10 Will Save each round or suffer the effects of a Confusion spell until the tattoo's magic is returned.
			::[[Favored Class]]: [[Ranger]]

	~~GRAND DAD IS LOVE~~		[[Category: Dungeons & Dragons Races]]
	~~GRAND DAD IS LIFE~~
	~~GRAND DAD WILL CONQUER THIS WIKI~~
	~~FOR MEMES~~
	~~FOR VINESAUCE~~
	~~AND FOR~~
	~~SILVAGUNNER~~
	[[Category: ~~Meme]][[Category: GRAND DAD]][[Category: GRAND DAD Fantasy]][[Category: Awesome~~]]

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	'''~~Aelfborn~~''' ~~are an unstable and cursed race~~ of ~~[[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than~~ the ~~standard [[half-elf]]~~, ~~but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame~~ ''~~Shadowbane~~''~~, but were converted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]]~~ in ~~the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307~~.		'''THE GRAND DAD EMPIRE''' ARE a prolific VINESAUCE-centric MEME group based in BEDROCK CITY. Their largest periods of activity seemed to be around the time SILVAGUNNER was terminated, when they were hosting several unofficial VINESAUCE gaming events (which they assure you repeatedly are ''not'' official Tournaments and are in no way affiliated with JOEL).

	Physically, an aelfborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of ~~their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around~~ the ~~age of 80. Worse than that~~, ~~it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness -~~ they~~'re all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities~~ to ~~fits~~ of ~~homicidal bloodlust~~ to ~~murderous pyromania. Worse, their sanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races~~.		They operated out of the SilvaGunner YouTube channel until it was terminated in 2014, after which they appear to have transitioned briefly to GiivaSunner in September of 2016 before returning to SilvaGunner in June of 2018.

	~~To try~~ and ~~alleviate the worst~~ of ~~their madness~~, ~~the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth~~, and ~~should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface~~.		== CHANNELS ==
			The original forums appeared to function as four services: preparation and communication in service of coming events, discussion about new HIGH-QUALITY RIPS, MEME showcase, and general VINESAUCE or unrelated discussion.

	~~For obvious reasons~~, ~~aelfborn are a sadly friendless race. Elves see them as the worst of~~ their ~~own species, but also further sullied by human frailties~~. ~~Other races generally don~~'t ~~trust them - [[half-orc]]s tend to be the most welcoming of their sporadically wild~~, and often violent or destructive, behavior. Of course, other monstrous races with similar savage temperaments like [[hagspawn]] or [[gnoll]]s could easily be just as welcoming. Faced with such hostility, aelfborn tend to respond by becoming cold and distrustful, weaving a protective shell of ~~spite and scorn about themselves to cope with life in a world where they will probably never have anyone - on~~ the ~~other hand~~, ~~it also makes them fiercely loyal if treated~~ with ~~kindness and respect~~.		{{awesome}}== EVENTS ==
			The VINESAUCE MEME events that The GRAND DAD EMPIRE held were known for being diverse and involved, due in large part to their incredibly strong YTP scene. These events would involve VINESAUCE-branded fan-made HIGH-QUALITY RIPS for SONGS that wouldn't exist for nearly a decade, and some that still don't! They also hosted some of the first KING FOR ANOTHER DAY tournaments, with fan HIGH-QUALITY RIPS.

	~~As a short-lived~~, ~~sterile race~~, ~~as well as one with such a terrible reputation~~, ~~aelfborn numbers are few~~, ~~reducing the race to scattered individuals - there's simply no way for them to form long-lasting communities of their own kind~~, ~~since they depend on pairing [[elves]]~~ and ~~[[human]]s to produce more of their kind. It is perhaps little surprise that most aelfborn become [[adventurer]]s~~, ~~or at least nomads or hermits - they find nature inherently comforting, often seeing the way its serenity envelops savage brutality~~ as ~~the perfect analogy for their own condition. They are most likely to revere nature deities, for this reason, or turn to gods that embrace chaos, madness and destruction~~.		In later years, an event known as GRAND FEST was hosting PREMIERES for GRAND DAD Fantasy, KING FOR ANOTHER DAY, GRANDmachine, HE THICC 69, and MEME Wars, as of 2019.

	~~In the article, a sidebar titled "For Your Campaign" specifically draws attention to the differences between [[Half~~-~~Elves]]~~ and ~~aelfborn,~~ and ~~suggests~~ that ~~exploring the differences~~ between ~~the two - if they inhabit the same setting - could make for intriguing plot development~~.		== HIGH-QUALITY RIPS and MEMES ==
			Some HIGH-QUALITY RIPS appear to have seen releases or updates in 5th and 6th edition. Note that The GRAND DAD EMPIRE seem to have been most active between 2012 and 2019.

	~~==3e PC Stats==~~		* GRAND DAD 2: SPASTIC BOOGALOO
	:~~:+2 Dexterity~~, ~~+2 Intelligence~~, ~~-2 Constitution~~, ~~-2 Wisdom~~		* GRAND DAD 3: THE GAUNTLET OF ASS (FEATURING SMOL NOZOMI, TITO DICKMAN, SPONGE, HE THICC, and SANS UNDERTALE)
	~~::Medium~~		* GRAND DAD 4: GRAND DAD IS GOD
	~~::Speed 30 feet~~		* GRAND DAD 5: DEATH TO 1D4CHAN
	~~::Low-light Vision~~
	~~::Bonus Feat: An Aelfborn gains one bonus feat based on their starting class at 1st level. They can instead take Skill Focus in a class skill.~~
	~~::Bonus Skill Focus: An aelfborn gains a Skill Focus feat for free at every 5th level.~~
	~~::Elven Blood: Aelfborn are treated as elves for special abilities and effects that check race.~~
	~~::Elven Senses: Aelfborn gain a +1 racial bonus on Listen~~, ~~Search~~ and ~~Spot checks.~~
	~~::Madness: Aelfborn lose 1 point of Wisdom at every 2nd level (level 2, level~~ 4~~, etc).~~
	~~::Tattoos of Sanity (Su)~~: If an aelfborn has the magical tattoos it bears suppressed by an anti-magic effect, they must make a DC 10 Will Save each round or suffer the effects of a Confusion spell until the tattoo's magic is returned.
	:~~:[[Favored Class]]: [[Ranger]]~~

	[[Category: ~~Dungeons & Dragons Races~~]]		GRAND DAD IS LOVE
			GRAND DAD IS LIFE
			GRAND DAD WILL CONQUER THIS WIKI
			FOR MEMES
			FOR VINESAUCE
			AND FOR
			SILVAGUNNER
			[[Category: Meme]][[Category: GRAND DAD]][[Category: GRAND DAD Fantasy]][[Category: Awesome]]

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	'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were ~~c onverted~~ into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.		'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were converted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.

	Physically, an ~~aelborn~~ is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. Worse, their sanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.		Physically, an aelfborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. Worse, their sanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.

	To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.		To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.

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'''Aelfborn''' are an unstable and cursed race of [[human]]/[[elf]] hybrids - more powerful than the standard [[half-elf]], but also afflicted with almost incurable madness. They originated in the videogame ''Shadowbane'', but were c onverted into a race for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] in the article "Silicon Sorcery" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #307.

Physically, an aelborn is lithe and sleek, though more robust than their [[elf]] progenitor, with an elf-like homogenous honeyed complexion contrasted by hair of bone white, jet black, or all shades and combinations of brunette, blonde and red. The volatile nature of their mixed blood makes aelfborn sterile, and also gives them drastically shortened lifespans; they burn out around the age of 80. Worse than that, it the combination of human passion and elfin intensity leaves every single aelfborn consumed by madness - they're all insane, though this takes myriad forms, ranging from multiple personalities to fits of homicidal bloodlust to murderous pyromania. Worse, their sanity is a fluid thing, ebbing and flowing with unpredictable tides - and when it waxes, it waxes ''strong'', giving them a terrible reputation amongst other races.

To try and alleviate the worst of their madness, the aelfborn have invented arcane sigils that strengthen one's will and allow them to hold the insanity at bay. These runes are tattooed onto an aelborn's face at birth, and should their power be suppressed, then their insanity will instantly boil to the surface.

For obvious reasons, aelfborn are a sadly friendless race. Elves see them as the worst of their own species, but also further sullied by human frailties. Other races generally don't trust them - [[half-orc]]s tend to be the most welcoming of their sporadically wild, and often violent or destructive, behavior. Of course, other monstrous races with similar savage temperaments like [[hagspawn]] or [[gnoll]]s could easily be just as welcoming. Faced with such hostility, aelfborn tend to respond by becoming cold and distrustful, weaving a protective shell of spite and scorn about themselves to cope with life in a world where they will probably never have anyone - on the other hand, it also makes them fiercely loyal if treated with kindness and respect.

As a short-lived, sterile race, as well as one with such a terrible reputation, aelfborn numbers are few, reducing the race to scattered individuals - there's simply no way for them to form long-lasting communities of their own kind, since they depend on pairing [[elves]] and [[human]]s to produce more of their kind. It is perhaps little surprise that most aelfborn become [[adventurer]]s, or at least nomads or hermits - they find nature inherently comforting, often seeing the way its serenity envelops savage brutality as the perfect analogy for their own condition. They are most likely to revere nature deities, for this reason, or turn to gods that embrace chaos, madness and destruction.

In the article, a sidebar titled "For Your Campaign" specifically draws attention to the differences between [[Half-Elves]] and aelfborn, and suggests that exploring the differences between the two - if they inhabit the same setting - could make for intriguing plot development.

==3e PC Stats==
::+2 Dexterity, +2 Intelligence, -2 Constitution, -2 Wisdom
::Medium
::Speed 30 feet
::Low-light Vision
::Bonus Feat: An Aelfborn gains one bonus feat based on their starting class at 1st level. They can instead take Skill Focus in a class skill.
::Bonus Skill Focus: An aelfborn gains a Skill Focus feat for free at every 5th level.
::Elven Blood: Aelfborn are treated as elves for special abilities and effects that check race.
::Elven Senses: Aelfborn gain a +1 racial bonus on Listen, Search and Spot checks.
::Madness: Aelfborn lose 1 point of Wisdom at every 2nd level (level 2, level 4, etc).
::Tattoos of Sanity (Su): If an aelfborn has the magical tattoos it bears suppressed by an anti-magic effect, they must make a DC 10 Will Save each round or suffer the effects of a Confusion spell until the tattoo's magic is returned.
::[[Favored Class]]: [[Ranger]]

[[Category: Dungeons & Dragons Races]]