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	==Schattenalfen==		==Schattenalfen==
	Deeper than even the shadow elves normally go lies the [[Hollow World]] of [[Mystara]]; a secondary planet on the interior surface of the planet, lit by a crimson sun that never sets. Here resides the Schattenalfen; a splinter group of shadow elves still loyal to the dark Immortal [[Atzanteotl]]. Their history stems to the time when the shadow elves retreated from the surface back into the catacombs, after elves in Glantri accidentally detonated a nuclear device left over from [[Blackmoor]]; a number of these foolish elves survived, fled into the catacombs, and were adopted into the shadow elf society, taking the clan name "Schattenalfen". When [[Atzanteotl]] corrupted many of the shadow elves to his worship, it was amongst these "adopted" shadow elves and their descendants that his worship prospered, and he ultimately divided the clan into two groups; one settled the ultimately doomed city of Aengmor, whilst the other, he turned towards the depths.		Deeper than even the shadow elves normally go lies the [[Hollow World]] of [[Mystara]]; a secondary planet on the interior surface of the planet, lit by a crimson sun that never sets. Here resides the Schattenalfen; a splinter group of shadow elves still loyal to the dark Immortal [[Atzanteotl]]. Their history stems to the time when the shadow elves retreated from the surface back into the catacombs, after elves in Glantri accidentally detonated a nuclear device left over from [[Blackmoor]]; a number of these foolish elves survived, fled into the catacombs, and were adopted into the shadow elf society, taking the clan name "Schattenalfen" (which is just "Shadow Elves" in German). When [[Atzanteotl]] corrupted many of the shadow elves to his worship, it was amongst these "adopted" shadow elves and their descendants that his worship prospered, and he ultimately divided the clan into two groups; one settled the ultimately doomed city of Aengmor, whilst the other, he turned towards the depths.

	In their explorations, the shadow elves had learned of the [[Hollow World]], although they did not understand its mysteries. Under the guidance of their dark patron, the schattenalfen clan forcefully colonized a mountainous region of the interior, despite their negative reaction to the sun's light and their failed attempt to conquer the [[Kogolor]]s. Now, the schattenalfen pursue a lifestyle of constant guerrilla warfare against the Azcans, whom they wrongfully believe have stolen their culture and twisted it to their own ends, whilst intermittently and reluctantly trading with other races. Though they are dimly aware of the existence of their shadow elf relatives some where in the caverns "underground", they have forgotten the way back to the City of Stars; the two races haven't spoken for over two thousand years.		In their explorations, the shadow elves had learned of the [[Hollow World]], although they did not understand its mysteries. Under the guidance of their dark patron, the schattenalfen clan forcefully colonized a mountainous region of the interior, despite their negative reaction to the sun's light and their failed attempt to conquer the [[Kogolor]]s. Now, the schattenalfen pursue a lifestyle of constant guerrilla warfare against the Azcans, whom they wrongfully believe have stolen their culture and twisted it to their own ends, whilst intermittently and reluctantly trading with other races. Though they are dimly aware of the existence of their shadow elf relatives some where in the caverns "underground", they have forgotten the way back to the City of Stars; the two races haven't spoken for over two thousand years.

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	~~File:~~Porphyriel GAZ13.jpg\|Porphyriel, princess of the Shadow Elves.		Porphyriel GAZ13.jpg\|Porphyriel, princess of the Shadow Elves.
	~~File:~~Telemon GAZ13.jpg\|Telemon, King of the Shadow Elves.		Telemon GAZ13.jpg\|Telemon, King of the Shadow Elves.
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			Farrow Uncaged.jpg\|Farrow, a shadow elf from [[Planescape]]
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1d4chan>QuietBrowser at 06:53, 14 August 2021

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	Shadow elves live in clans, which are linked by the practice of exogamous marriage; much like surface elves, these marriages are not life-long monogamies, and are usually dissolved after about 20 years or so. The typical shadow elf lives to be about 800 years old and will have about 4 children on average, not counting the aforementioned deformed children.		Shadow elves live in clans, which are linked by the practice of exogamous marriage; much like surface elves, these marriages are not life-long monogamies, and are usually dissolved after about 20 years or so. The typical shadow elf lives to be about 800 years old and will have about 4 children on average, not counting the aforementioned deformed children.

	Mechanically, shadow elves function the same as elves under the basic rules. Like elves, after achieving 10th level, they can choose to progress to the 20th level as either Elf Lords (gaining increased [[Fighter]] abilities) or Elf [[Wizard]]s (gaining increased spells). Alternatively, a shadow elf can take the Shadow Elf Shaman racial class; these shadow elves are pure magic users, but possess access to a number of [[cleric]] spells. To qualify, a Shadow Elf Shaman needs a minimum of 9 [[Intelligence]] and 9 [[Wisdom]]; a Shaman with Int 13 and Wis 13 gains +5% Experience, and one with Int 13+ and Wis 16+ gains +10% Experience. They possess the same default abilities as any shadow elf, but require an extra amount of XP to gain each level, and gain bonus spells of 1st to 7th level; they can reach level 22 in total. They are considered to be following the "Elf Wizard" upper-ranked class automatically; this means they ''cannot'' gain the increased attacks or attack rank of an Elf Lord.

	One major drawback to shadow elf shamans is that they cannot cast their shaman spells without access to a specifically powerful soul crystal - and these crystals disintegrate when brought up to the surface.

	Like the drow, shadow elves hold a great deal of hatred for their surface elf kindred. Unlike drow, it's a matter of historical mishap, rather than religion. In the year 131 AC, by the Mystaran calendar, a team of human [[adventurer]]s exploring the caves were captured by shadow elves; before being slain for their ancestors' unleashing of the Great Rain of Fire, they revealed to their captors that the surface world was healed from the destruction, and that a great nation of elves - Alfheim - now resided on the surface. When shadow elf envoys made their way to Alfheim, they were welcomed with open arms by King Celedryl, who was more than happy to try and find accommodations for these long-lost cousins.		Like the drow, shadow elves hold a great deal of hatred for their surface elf kindred. Unlike drow, it's a matter of historical mishap, rather than religion. In the year 131 AC, by the Mystaran calendar, a team of human [[adventurer]]s exploring the caves were captured by shadow elves; before being slain for their ancestors' unleashing of the Great Rain of Fire, they revealed to their captors that the surface world was healed from the destruction, and that a great nation of elves - Alfheim - now resided on the surface. When shadow elf envoys made their way to Alfheim, they were welcomed with open arms by King Celedryl, who was more than happy to try and find accommodations for these long-lost cousins.
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	So the shadow elves sit in their caverns and just get on with their lives, trusting that, eventually, Rafiel's promises will come true. They seek out the rare and precious soul gems, which they believe hold the unborn souls of their people, waiting to be reincarnated, milk giant slugs of nutrient-rich slime, cultivate fungus, and generally live fairly peaceful lives, all things considered.		So the shadow elves sit in their caverns and just get on with their lives, trusting that, eventually, Rafiel's promises will come true. They seek out the rare and precious soul gems, which they believe hold the unborn souls of their people, waiting to be reincarnated, milk giant slugs of nutrient-rich slime, cultivate fungus, and generally live fairly peaceful lives, all things considered.

			==Playing Shadow Elves==
			Mechanically, shadow elves function the same as your standard [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons]] [[Elf]]. Like elves, after achieving 10th level, they can choose to progress to the 20th level as either Elf Lords (gaining increased [[Fighter]] abilities) or Elf [[Wizard]]s (gaining increased spells). Alternatively, a shadow elf can take the Shadow Elf Shaman racial class; these shadow elves are pure magic users, but possess access to a number of [[cleric]] spells. To qualify, a Shadow Elf Shaman needs a minimum of 9 [[Intelligence]] and 9 [[Wisdom]]; a Shaman with Int 13 and Wis 13 gains +5% Experience, and one with Int 13+ and Wis 16+ gains +10% Experience. They possess the same default abilities as any shadow elf, but require an extra amount of XP to gain each level, and gain bonus spells of 1st to 7th level; they can reach level 22 in total. They are considered to be following the "Elf Wizard" upper-ranked class automatically; this means they ''cannot'' gain the increased attacks or attack rank of an Elf Lord.

			One major drawback to shadow elf shamans is that they cannot cast their shaman spells without access to a specifically powerful soul crystal - and these crystals disintegrate when brought up to the surface.

			[[Mr. Welch]] converted Shadow Elves to an [[elf]] subrace for [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition]]; aside from the fact that he states Mystaran elves lose the "Trance" trait from their core racial stats, Mystaran Shadow Elves gain +1 Wisdom, free Proficiency in Religion, Darkvision 90 feet (yes, inferior to [[drow]], but they don't get Sunlight Sensitivity, either!) and free Longsword, Shortsword, Crossbow and Spear weapon proficiencies.

	==Schattenalfen==		==Schattenalfen==

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	When [[Blackmoor]] destroyed itself in the Great Rain of Fire, elven survivors in the land that would become Glantri fled to the Broken Lands, where they were ultimately driven to take shelter from the fires by hiding in caverns deep below the surface. Through elven magic, they bred and cultivated [[fungus]] to serve their dietary needs, and shaped surviving seed samples to produce otherworldly plants that could survive in the depths (real-world science note: photosynthesis is almost the defining characteristic of plants. A plant that has been bred to survive without light is basically a shitty, less efficient imitation of a fungus, and you're better off just cultivating fungi, unless you can supply said plants with an alternate source of light. And in that case, why bother with plants? If your light is being provided by some bioluminescent organism like glow worms, then just eat the glow worms. If the light source is magic, just use magic to conjure food instead of light...). Eventually, over eight hundred years later, they cautiously resettled the surface, unaware that other elves from the southern continent had beaten them there.		When [[Blackmoor]] destroyed itself in the Great Rain of Fire, elven survivors in the land that would become Glantri fled to the Broken Lands, where they were ultimately driven to take shelter from the fires by hiding in caverns deep below the surface. Through elven magic, they bred and cultivated [[fungus]] to serve their dietary needs, and shaped surviving seed samples to produce otherworldly plants that could survive in the depths (real-world science note: photosynthesis is almost the defining characteristic of plants. A plant that has been bred to survive without light is basically a shitty, less efficient imitation of a fungus, and you're better off just cultivating fungi, unless you can supply said plants with an alternate source of light. And in that case, why bother with plants? If your light is being provided by some bioluminescent organism like glow worms, then just eat the glow worms. If the light source is magic, just use magic to conjure food instead of light...). Eventually, over eight hundred years later, they cautiously resettled the surface, unaware that other elves from the southern continent had beaten them there.

	This lasted for 250 years, and then elves of the southern continent dug up a nuclear reactor from ~~Blackmoore~~ and accidentally blew it up; the shadow elves immediately fled back down into the underworld, retreating to the same fungal forests they had cultivated centuries ago.		This lasted for 250 years, and then elves of the southern continent dug up a nuclear reactor from Blackmoor and accidentally blew it up; the shadow elves immediately fled back down into the underworld, retreating to the same fungal forests they had cultivated centuries ago.

	But they were not alone there anymore; here, they came into contact with a community of Azcans, whom they drove out. More importantly, they found temples to [[Atzanteotl]], and in their fearful state, they were so desperate for protection that they turned to worship of this dark Immortal, building a new city around the temple, called Aengmor. However, he grew tired of them and their lack of a willingness to shed blood in his honor, so he caused a volcanic eruption that destroyed Aengmor, slaying many shadow elves and driving the survivors deeper into the underworld. Aengmor ultimately become the Kingdom of Thar, a fractious alliance of various monstrous humanoids - [[orc]]s, [[goblinoid]]s, [[troll]]s, [[ogre]]s, [[gnoll]]s and [[kobold]]s.		But they were not alone there anymore; here, they came into contact with a community of Azcans, whom they drove out. More importantly, they found temples to [[Atzanteotl]], and in their fearful state, they were so desperate for protection that they turned to worship of this dark Immortal, building a new city around the temple, called Aengmor. However, he grew tired of them and their lack of a willingness to shed blood in his honor, so he caused a volcanic eruption that destroyed Aengmor, slaying many shadow elves and driving the survivors deeper into the underworld. Aengmor ultimately become the Kingdom of Thar, a fractious alliance of various monstrous humanoids - [[orc]]s, [[goblinoid]]s, [[troll]]s, [[ogre]]s, [[gnoll]]s and [[kobold]]s.

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	'''Shadow Elves''' are a subspecies of [[Elf]] native to the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] setting of [[Mystara]], where they serve as, more or less, that world's equivalent to [[Drow]].		'''Shadow Elves''' are a subspecies of [[Elf]] native to the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] setting of [[Mystara]], where they serve as, more or less, that world's equivalent to [[Drow]].

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	::Cultural Armor: Leather, Scale Mail, Chain Mail, Banded Mail, Plate Mail, Suit Armor Shield (not Horned/Knife/Sword/Tusked)		::Cultural Armor: Leather, Scale Mail, Chain Mail, Banded Mail, Plate Mail, Suit Armor Shield (not Horned/Knife/Sword/Tusked)
	::Banned Armor: Barding		::Banned Armor: Barding

			==Gallery==
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			File:Porphyriel GAZ13.jpg\|Porphyriel, princess of the Shadow Elves.
			File:Telemon GAZ13.jpg\|Telemon, King of the Shadow Elves.
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	'''Shadow Elves''' are a subspecies of [[Elf]] native to the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] setting of [[Mystara]], where they serve as, more or less, that world's equivalent to [[Drow]].		'''Shadow Elves''' are a subspecies of [[Elf]] native to the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] setting of [[Mystara]], where they serve as, more or less, that world's equivalent to [[Drow]].

	When [[Blackmoor]] destroyed itself in the Great Rain of Fire, elven survivors in the land that would become Glantri fled to the Broken Lands, where they were ultimately driven to take shelter from the fires by hiding in caverns deep below the surface. Through elven magic, they bred and cultivated [[fungus]] to serve their dietary needs, and shaped surviving seed samples to produce otherworldly plants that could survive in the depths. Eventually, over eight hundred years later, they cautiously resettled the surface, unaware that other elves from the southern continent had beaten them there.		When [[Blackmoor]] destroyed itself in the Great Rain of Fire, elven survivors in the land that would become Glantri fled to the Broken Lands, where they were ultimately driven to take shelter from the fires by hiding in caverns deep below the surface. Through elven magic, they bred and cultivated [[fungus]] to serve their dietary needs, and shaped surviving seed samples to produce otherworldly plants that could survive in the depths (real-world science note: photosynthesis is almost the defining characteristic of plants. A plant that has been bred to survive without light is basically a shitty, less efficient imitation of a fungus, and you're better off just cultivating fungi, unless you can supply said plants with an alternate source of light. And in that case, why bother with plants? If your light is being provided by some bioluminescent organism like glow worms, then just eat the glow worms. If the light source is magic, just use magic to conjure food instead of light...). Eventually, over eight hundred years later, they cautiously resettled the surface, unaware that other elves from the southern continent had beaten them there.

	This lasted for 250 years, and then elves of the southern continent dug up a nuclear reactor from Blackmoore and accidentally blew it up; the shadow elves immediately fled back down into the underworld, retreating to the same fungal forests they had cultivated centuries ago.		This lasted for 250 years, and then elves of the southern continent dug up a nuclear reactor from Blackmoore and accidentally blew it up; the shadow elves immediately fled back down into the underworld, retreating to the same fungal forests they had cultivated centuries ago.

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