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	'''Underfolk''' are a human offshoot hailing from the [[Underdark]] of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As a result, they have begun adapting - or perhaps devolving - to better survive in their subterranean home, developing albino coloration, increased body hair and oversized eyes & ears. Appearing in [[~~Races of X\|~~Races of Destiny]], they are an evolution of the basic concept expressed in the [[Lerara]] race of [[Greyhawk]]. An alternative take on the race are the [[Deep Imaskari]], from the 3e [[Forgotten Realms]]' [[Underdark]] [[splatbook]].		'''Underfolk''' are a human offshoot hailing from the [[Underdark]] of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As a result, they have begun adapting - or perhaps devolving - to better survive in their subterranean home, developing albino coloration, increased body hair and oversized eyes & ears. Appearing in [[Races of Destiny]], they are an evolution of the basic concept expressed in the [[Lerara]] race of [[Greyhawk]]. An alternative take on the race are the [[Deep Imaskari]], from the 3e [[Forgotten Realms]]' [[Underdark]] [[splatbook]].

	The precise fluff behind the Underfolk is kept generic, since they are less a race and more a racial archetype (the "morlock") that DMs can easily slip into their worlds wherever they please. Some underfolk were forced underground, others migrated there voluntarily. Likewise, how much memory they retain of the surface world is entirely up to the DM. Regardless of their origins, the underfolk tend to share the same basic build, since it's a natural evolution to their Underdark environment. Like a 3e [[elf]], underfolk tend to be both short and slight, typically standing between 5 and 5-1/2 feet tall and weighing 100 to 150 pounds. They are covered in thick body hair, and their hair in general tends to be either black or silvery-white, whilst their skin has the grayish-white to black coloration of their rocky underground environment, providing a natural affinity of camouflage. Their eyes and ears are proportionally larger - and keener - than any surface-dwelling human's.		The precise fluff behind the Underfolk is kept generic, since they are less a race and more a racial archetype (the "morlock") that DMs can easily slip into their worlds wherever they please. Some underfolk were forced underground, others migrated there voluntarily. Likewise, how much memory they retain of the surface world is entirely up to the DM. Regardless of their origins, the underfolk tend to share the same basic build, since it's a natural evolution to their Underdark environment. Like a 3e [[elf]], underfolk tend to be both short and slight, typically standing between 5 and 5-1/2 feet tall and weighing 100 to 150 pounds. They are covered in thick body hair, and their hair in general tends to be either black or silvery-white, whilst their skin has the grayish-white to black coloration of their rocky underground environment, providing a natural affinity of camouflage. Their eyes and ears are proportionally larger - and keener - than any surface-dwelling human's.

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	Like most primitive races, Underfolk are deeply spiritual and connected closely with the natural world. Some tribes brought the memories of the “surface gods” with them, especially [[Obad-Hai]]. Tribes in close contact with dwarves or gnomes show a healthy respect for [[Moradin]] or [[Garl Glittergold]]. Underfolk maintain a deep spiritual connection with their home and have come to understand the subtle rhythms of its seasons. They delight in the natural beauty of underground caves, warrens, and grottos, and do their best to keep them from harm. Underfolk have a rich oral tradition and fill their speech with allegories, oaths, and hyperbolic statements. Unlike those of dwarves, who share a similar custom, underfolk stories are poetic and rather dreamlike in quality. Singing is a favorite pastime among underfolk, and every individual knows a litany of tunes.		Like most primitive races, Underfolk are deeply spiritual and connected closely with the natural world. Some tribes brought the memories of the “surface gods” with them, especially [[Obad-Hai]]. Tribes in close contact with dwarves or gnomes show a healthy respect for [[Moradin]] or [[Garl Glittergold]]. Underfolk maintain a deep spiritual connection with their home and have come to understand the subtle rhythms of its seasons. They delight in the natural beauty of underground caves, warrens, and grottos, and do their best to keep them from harm. Underfolk have a rich oral tradition and fill their speech with allegories, oaths, and hyperbolic statements. Unlike those of dwarves, who share a similar custom, underfolk stories are poetic and rather dreamlike in quality. Singing is a favorite pastime among underfolk, and every individual knows a litany of tunes.

	Understandably, underfolk prefer to keep to themselves, in so far as that's an option. Practicality demands that they at least try to build goodwill with friendlier races that live nearby, both above and below the surface. Underfolk often forge ties with [[human]], [[halfling]] and [[elf]] societies, although they are naturally suspicious of the surfacers, have decidedly neutral relations with [[dwarves]] (who tend to look down on them as primitive screwheads - but find a surprisingly compatible culture if they can get over themselves, and they often form military alliances), and are decided enemies of the [[drow]], [[kuo-toa]], [[orc]]s and [[goblin]]s, since the poor underfolk live in just the right band of territory where they face off against all four races regularly. In what has to be the author screwing up their D&D lore, Races of Destiny also says that underfolk are the target of ''[[~~svirneblin~~]] aggression''... which is pretty damn remarkable, since the ~~svirneblin~~ are the only [[Underdark]] [[Demihuman]] strain defined by being '''not evil'''! Given that subsequent lore entries in the book talk about underfolk tribes that are on good terms with dwarves, it's possible that this was a screw-up and the author was actually thinking of [[duergar]].		Understandably, underfolk prefer to keep to themselves, in so far as that's an option. Practicality demands that they at least try to build goodwill with friendlier races that live nearby, both above and below the surface. Underfolk often forge ties with [[human]], [[halfling]] and [[elf]] societies, although they are naturally suspicious of the surfacers, have decidedly neutral relations with [[dwarves]] (who tend to look down on them as primitive screwheads - but find a surprisingly compatible culture if they can get over themselves, and they often form military alliances), and are decided enemies of the [[drow]], [[kuo-toa]], [[orc]]s and [[goblin]]s, since the poor underfolk live in just the right band of territory where they face off against all four races regularly. In what has to be the author screwing up their D&D lore, Races of Destiny also says that underfolk are the target of ''[[svirfneblin]] aggression''... which is pretty damn remarkable, since the svirfneblin are the only [[Underdark]] [[Demihuman]] strain defined by being '''not evil'''! Given that subsequent lore entries in the book talk about underfolk tribes that are on good terms with dwarves, it's possible that this was a screw-up and the author was actually thinking of [[duergar]].

	Underfolk live close enough to the surface that they still speak a heavily accented version of Common, with each tribe infusing its speech with phrases from Dwarven, Gnome, or other languages from nearby races. Underfolk learn to speak these languages as well, and they find Undercommon especially useful. Few underfolk bother to learn how to read, and those who do use Dwarven script rather than Common. Underfolk names were originally human, but have evolved over generations of isolation from humans and the influx of words from subterranean races. The few linguists who have studied the simple and guttural underfolk names see connections with surface cultures that died out long ago.		Underfolk live close enough to the surface that they still speak a heavily accented version of Common, with each tribe infusing its speech with phrases from Dwarven, Gnome, or other languages from nearby races. Underfolk learn to speak these languages as well, and they find Undercommon especially useful. Few underfolk bother to learn how to read, and those who do use Dwarven script rather than Common. Underfolk names were originally human, but have evolved over generations of isolation from humans and the influx of words from subterranean races. The few linguists who have studied the simple and guttural underfolk names see connections with surface cultures that died out long ago.

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+'''Underfolk''' are a human offshoot hailing from the [[Underdark]] of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As a result, they have begun adapting - or perhaps devolving - to better survive in their subterranean home, developing albino coloration, increased body hair and oversized eyes & ears. Appearing in [[Races of X|Races of Destiny]], they are an evolution of the basic concept expressed in the [[Lerara]] race of [[Greyhawk]]. An alternative take on the race are the [[Deep Imaskari]], from the 3e [[Forgotten Realms]]' [[Underdark]] [[splatbook]].
-'''Underfolk''' are a human offshoot hailing from the [[Underdark]] of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As a result, they have begun adapting - or perhaps devolving - to better survive in their subterranean home, developing albino coloration, increased body hair and oversized eyes & ears. Appearing in both Races of Faerun and Races of Destiny, they are an evolution of the basic concept expressed in the [[Lerara]] race of [[Greyhawk]].
+The precise fluff behind the Underfolk is kept generic, since they are less a race and more a racial archetype (the "morlock") that DMs can easily slip into their worlds wherever they please. Some underfolk were forced underground, others migrated there voluntarily. Likewise, how much memory they retain of the surface world is entirely up to the DM. Regardless of their origins, the underfolk tend to share the same basic build, since it's a natural evolution to their Underdark environment. Like a 3e [[elf]], underfolk tend to be both short and slight, typically standing between 5 and 5-1/2 feet tall and weighing 100 to 150 pounds. They are covered in thick body hair, and their hair in general tends to be either black or silvery-white, whilst their skin has the grayish-white to black coloration of their rocky underground environment, providing a natural affinity of camouflage. Their eyes and ears are proportionally larger - and keener - than any surface-dwelling human's.
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