The Erithi
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The true origins of the Erithi are shrouded in mystery and magic. What is known for certain is that their recorded history on Elanthia began about fifteen hundred years ago, ca. 3600 of the Modern Era. The journals of that time relate that a small population of their people was somehow transported to this world through some great magic, of which the details are unknown. Their legends say that they were placed here by the Arkati - commonly by Fash’lo’nae himself - either intentionally or through some divine shifting of the planes; though many, considering the powerful sorcerers and wise mages of their people, insist that it was through some powerful mortal magic, either intentional or accidental.
In more recent times, some more practical Erithian thinkers have theorized that perhaps they are some distant cousin of Elves, long separated from the main bloodlines, who settled in the mountains many ages ago and, for some unknown reason, were nearly exterminated and chose to destroy their past history and shroud it in legends of magic and divine intervention. Perhaps there is some basis in fact to the opinion of some that they were put here by the Gods, but the true story of their origins will probably never be known.
The Erithi are slightly taller and thinner than Humans, (about 5’6” to 6’6”) with slightly pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes, usually with somewhat vertically “slitted” rather than completely round pupils. They are not as lithe and quick as Elves, though many believe them to be related to Elves and those with no knowledge of their race often assume them to be somewhat odd-looking Half-Elves. They are neither muscular nor fast, but are hardy and deceptively tough, and resistant to damage and extremes in weather.
They live about 300 years on average, far longer than Humans but much less than the Elves. Erithi have overall light coloration, ranging from nearly translucent pale white skin to almost any shade of fair - rosy, alabaster, ashen, sallow, even slightly tanned, but never dark. Their hair is also light colored - never darker than a steely grey or titian, and usually lighter - and commonly silver, white or grey even in youth. Both genders are often balding or with just a fringe of hair, males more commonly, though they are rarely completely bald - high foreheads or a fringe of hair worn long are more common. Their eye color ranges from nearly crystal-clear to medium brown, often shades of grey, blue, green, or golden, and again, never dark.
Stat Bonuses
|
|
CON |
DEX |
DIS |
LOG |
INT |
STR |
AGL |
INF |
WIS |
AUR |
|
Erithian |
10 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
-5 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
Stat Growth Intervals
by Profession
|
|
CON |
DEX |
DIS |
LOG |
INT |
STR |
AGL |
INF |
WIS |
AUR |
|
Warrior |
25 |
25 |
23 |
12 |
20 |
28 |
25 |
23 |
15 |
15 |
|
Rogue |
20 |
25 |
23 |
22 |
25 |
23 |
30 |
18 |
10 |
15 |
|
Wizard |
15 |
25 |
23 |
27 |
25 |
8 |
15 |
23 |
20 |
30 |
|
Cleric |
20 |
10 |
28 |
27 |
25 |
18 |
15 |
23 |
30 |
15 |
|
Empath |
20 |
15 |
28 |
27 |
20 |
8 |
15 |
28 |
30 |
20 |
|
Sorcerer |
15 |
20 |
28 |
27 |
20 |
8 |
15 |
23 |
25 |
30 |
|
Ranger |
20 |
30 |
23 |
17 |
25 |
23 |
20 |
13 |
25 |
15 |
|
Bard |
20 |
25 |
18 |
12 |
15 |
23 |
20 |
33 |
20 |
25 |
|
Paladin |
25 |
20 |
28 |
12 |
19 |
28 |
20 |
23 |
25 |
15 |
|
Savant |
15 |
15 |
28 |
27 |
20 |
8 |
20 |
33 |
25 |
20 |
|
Monk |
20 |
25 |
33 |
12 |
20 |
23 |
25 |
23 |
15 |
15 |
Spirit Regeneration
Shown as # spirit gained per # experience pulses.
|
Location |
Regeneration Rate |
|
On Node |
2 per 4 |
|
Off Node |
1 per 4 |
Erithian Dai
(Cultures), as Given in the Graphical Character Manager
Erithian culture spans several clans known as Dai. Though their origins are shrouded in mystery, their social structures are plain to see.
Eloth Dai
Descended from a long line of adept magic users, the Eloth Dai are the most insular of the clans, rarely marrying outside the clan as many believe that talent for magic is passed along by blood. Males of other clans who wish to marry into the Eloth Dai cannot do so without the approval of the clan elders, a restriction not present in any other clan. Children of this bloodline tend to have very light-colored skin, eyes, and hair, the latter often silver or white from birth. The name means “the sky clan” or “high clan.”
The symbol of Eloth Dai is a grey owl.
Surath Dai
The family traditions of the Surath Dai revere the power of the physical world, the planet, and the forces of essence that emanate from and surround it. Many are adept magic users, especially of elemental or spiritual nature, though they are more sociable and open to relations with other clans than the Eloth. Many Surath consider Eonak a patron. The clan name means “the stone clan” or “earth clan.”
The symbol of Surath Dai is a silver or white ram.
Nathala Dai
Members of Nathala Dai hail from the coastal regions of Atan Irith. Perhaps paradoxically, the Nathala tend to be both the most peace loving and the most skilled in weapons and combat of the entire race due to their experiences defending against pirates and the dangers of the sea. Those of Nathala descent tend to be of slightly darker coloration than most Erithi, tending more toward pale olive or freckled skin, light brown or red hair, and brightly-hued eyes.
The symbol of Nathala Dai is a bronze or golden nautilus shell.
Yachan Dai
Valuing the wonders of nature, the Yachan Dai prefer the greener lands found in woodlands and valleys where they can meditate on the land’s beauty and complexity. Many artists, craftsmen, and bards, as well as magic users of a spiritual or mentalist bent, descend from this clan.
The symbol of Yachan Dai is a butterfly, of any or many colors.
Tichan Dai
Most populous of the clans, the Tichan Dai make up at least a third of the population in Eloth-Ra. Tichan often find they are related to just about everyone else in their town through some intermarriage or another, and often hold the more public jobs in town life - shopkeepers, healers, merchants - though among adventurers, all professions are equally represented.
The symbol of Tichan Dai is a fish, often a silver salmon.
Valaka Dai
Never settling in any one place, the Valaka Dai are the fewest in number of all other clans due to their wanderlust, rarely building large families and often intermarrying into other clans. Many explorers, traders and others who habitually travel are of Valaka blood, as they often have less clan ties and responsibilities to keep them close to home.
The symbol of Valaka Dai is a grey or white falcon.
Appearance Choices
for an Erithi
Female
Height:
1. average height
2. none
3. shorter than average
4. tall
5. taller than average
6. very tall
Hair Color:
1. amber
2. ash blonde
3. ash grey
4. blonde
5. bright red
6. copper red
7. dark blonde
8. dingy grey
9. flaxen
10. ginger
11. golden
12. golden blonde
13. golden brown
14. grey
15. grey-brown
16. greyish blonde
17. honey blonde
18. light auburn
19. light brown
20. mousy brown
21. pale amber
22. pearly white
23. platinum
24. red
25. reddish blonde
26. reddish golden
27. reddish grey
28. russet
29. sandy blonde
30. silver
31. silver blonde
32. silvery grey
33. steel grey
34. strawberry blonde
35. tawny
36. titian
37. white
Hair Style:
1. bald
2. balding
3. chin length
4. cropped
5. long
6. raggedly cut
7. receding
8. shaven head
9. short
10. shoulder length
11. thinning
12. tonsured
13. very long
14. very short
15. waist length
Hair Texture:
1. braided
2. curly
3. fine
4. flowing
5. frizzy
6. glossy
7. greasy
8. lank
9. limp
10. loose
11. matted
12. none
13. peppered
14. ringleted
15. shaggy
16. shiny
17. silky
18. sparse
19. straight
20. stringy
21. tangled
22. tied back
23. tousled
24. unkempt
25. unruly
26. wavy
Hair Quirks:
1. none
2. shaved at the temples
3. streaked with gold
4. streaked with silver
5. streaked with silvery grey
6. swept back from the temples
7. with a large bald spot
8. with a reddish streak running through it
9. with a white streak running through it
10. with grey at the temples
11. with lighter streaks
12. worn in a bun
13. worn in a chignon
14. worn in a fringe around a hairless crown
15. worn in a ponytail
16. worn in a single braid
17. worn in elaborate braids
18. worn in many thin braids
19. worn in thin braids at the temples
20. worn in two ponytails
Eye Color:
1. amber
2. aquamarine
3. blue
4. blue-green
5. blue-grey
6. celadon
7. clear colored
8. cloudy grey
9. crystal blue
10. crystal green
11. emerald
12. golden
13. golden brown
14. greenish-gold
15. grey
16. grey-green
17. hazel
18. icy blue
19. icy green
20. jade green
21. milky blue
22. milky green
23. milky white
24. pale amber
25. pale blue
26. pale brown
27. pale golden
28. pale green
29. pale grey
30. pale multihued
31. pale violet
32. pearly grey
33. pink albino
34. sea green
35. silver
36. silver-blue
37. steel grey
38. stormy grey
39. turquoise
40. yellowish
Eye Characteristics:
1. almond-shaped
2. beady
3. bleary
4. blue-flecked
5. bright
6. brooding
7. bulging
8. close-set
9. clouded
10. crossed
11. deep-set
12. gold-flecked
13. heavy-lidded
14. hooded
15. large
16. limpid
17. long-lashed
18. none
19. piercing
20. pink-tinged
21. red-rimmed
22. silver-flecked
23. sleepy
24. slit-pupilled
25. slitted
26. sparkling
27. sultry
28. thick-lashed
29. tilted
30. tired
31. twitching
32. uneven
33. watery
34. wide-set
Skin Color:
1. alabaster
2. ashen
3. blotchy
4. dusky
5. fair
6. freckled
7. greyish
8. ivory
9. lightly tanned
10. lily white
11. milky white
12. pale
13. pale coppery
14. pale golden
15. pale greyish
16. pale mottled
17. pale olive
18. pale rosy
19. pallid
20. papery
21. pasty white
22. sallow
23. translucent pale
24. yellow-tinged
Nose Characteristics:
1. aquiline
2. beak-like
3. broad
4. broken
5. bulbous
6. button
7. classical
8. crooked
9. flaring
10. flat
11. freckled
12. hooked
13. large
14. long
15. none
16. pinched
17. pointed
18. prominent
19. red
20. sloping
21. small
22. straight
23. thin
24. upturned
25. wart-tipped
Facial Features:
1. angular
2. bony
3. broad
4. dainty
5. deeply lined
6. delicate
7. flat
8. fleshy
9. gaunt
10. haggard
11. heart-shaped
12. long
13. narrow
14. none
15. oval
16. pinched
17. plump
18. pock-marked
19. round
20. square
21. square-jawed
22. triangular
23. weathered
24. wrinkled
Distinguishing Marks:
1. arched eyebrows
2. broad shoulders
3. bulging forehead
4. cleft chin
5. deep laugh lines
6. delicately curved ears
7. dimpled cheeks
8. dimpled chin
9. double chin
10. frown lines
11. generous mouth
12. high cheekbones
13. high forehead
14. large wart
15. missing tooth
16. narrow waist
17. none
18. pointed chin
19. pouting lips
20. pronounced jawline
21. pronounced overbite
22. protruding ears
23. receding chin
24. rosy cheeks
25. sagging jowls
26. shaved eyebrows
27. slender wrists
28. slightly pointed ears
29. slightly upswept pointed ears
30. small pointed ears
31. stooped shoulders
32. sunken cheeks
33. thin eyebrows
34. thin lips
35. tucked pointed ears
36. wide mouth
Male
Height:
1. average height
2. none
3. short
4. shorter than average
5. tall
6. taller than average
7. very tall
Hair Color:
1. amber
2. ash blonde
3. ash grey
4. blonde
5. bright red
6. copper red
7. dark blonde
8. dingy grey
9. flaxen
10. ginger
11. golden
12. golden blonde
13. golden brown
14. grey
15. grey-brown
16. greyish blonde
17. honey blonde
18. light auburn
19. light brown
20. mousy brown
21. pale amber
22. pearly white
23. platinum
24. red
25. reddish blonde
26. reddish golden
27. reddish grey
28. russet
29. sandy blonde
30. silver
31. silver blonde
32. silvery grey
33. steel grey
34. tawny
35. titian
36. white
Hair Style:
1. bald
2. balding
3. chin length
4. cropped
5. long
6. raggedly cut
7. receding
8. shaven head
9. short
10. shoulder length
11. thinning
12. tonsured
13. very long
14. very short
15. waist length
Hair Texture:
1. braided
2. curly
3. fine
4. flowing
5. frizzy
6. glossy
7. greasy
8. lank
9. limp
10. loose
11. matted
12. none
13. peppered
14. ringleted
15. shaggy
16. shiny
17. silky
18. sparse
19. straight
20. stringy
21. tangled
22. tied back
23. tousled
24. unkempt
25. unruly
26. wavy
Hair Quirks:
1. none
2. shaved at the temples
3. streaked with gold
4. streaked with silver
5. streaked with silvery grey
6. swept back from the temples
7. with a large bald spot
8. with a reddish streak running through it
9. with a white streak running through it
10. with grey at the temples
11. with lighter streaks
12. worn in a fringe around a hairless crown
13. worn in a ponytail
14. worn in a single braid
15. worn in elaborate braids
16. worn in many thin braids
17. worn in thin braids at the temples
18. worn in two ponytails
Eye Color:
1. amber
2. aquamarine
3. blue
4. blue-green
5. blue-grey
6. celadon
7. clear colored
8. cloudy grey
9. crystal blue
10. crystal green
11. emerald
12. golden
13. golden brown
14. greenish-gold
15. grey
16. grey-green
17. hazel
18. icy blue
19. icy green
20. jade green
21. milky blue
22. milky green
23. milky white
24. pale amber
25. pale blue
26. pale brown
27. pale golden
28. pale green
29. pale grey
30. pale multihued
31. pale violet
32. pearly grey
33. pink albino
34. sea green
35. silver
36. silver-blue
37. steel grey
38. stormy grey
39. turquoise
40. yellowish
Eye Characteristics:
1. almond-shaped
2. beady
3. bleary
4. blue-flecked
5. bright
6. brooding
7. bulging
8. close-set
9. clouded
10. crossed
11. deep-set
12. gold-flecked
13. heavy-lidded
14. hooded
15. large
16. limpid
17. long-lashed
18. none
19. piercing
20. pink-tinged
21. red-rimmed
22. silver-flecked
23. sleepy
24. slit-pupilled
25. slitted
26. sparkling
27. sultry
28. thick-lashed
29. tilted
30. tired
31. twitching
32. uneven
33. watery
34. wide-set
Skin Color:
1. alabaster
2. ashen
3. blotchy
4. dusky
5. fair
6. freckled
7. greyish
8. ivory
9. lightly tanned
10. lily white
11. milky white
12. pale
13. pale coppery
14. pale golden
15. pale greyish
16. pale mottled
17. pale olive
18. pale rosy
19. pallid
20. papery
21. pasty white
22. sallow
23. translucent pale
24. yellow-tinged
Nose Characteristics:
1. aquiline
2. beak-like
3. broad
4. broken
5. bulbous
6. button
7. classical
8. crooked
9. flaring
10. flat
11. freckled
12. hooked
13. large
14. long
15. none
16. pinched
17. pointed
18. prominent
19. red
20. sloping
21. small
22. straight
23. thin
24. upturned
25. wart-tipped
Facial Features:
1. angular
2. bony
3. broad
4. clean-shaven
5. deeply lined
6. delicate
7. flat
8. fleshy
9. gaunt
10. haggard
11. heart-shaped
12. long
13. narrow
14. none
15. oval
16. pinched
17. plump
18. pock-marked
19. round
20. square
21. square-jawed
22. triangular
23. unshaven
24. weathered
25. wrinkled
Distinguishing Marks:
1. arched eyebrows
2. broad chest
3. broad shoulders
4. bulging forehead
5. bushy eyebrows
6. cleft chin
7. deep laugh lines
8. delicately curved ears
9. dimpled cheeks
10. double chin
11. drooping mustache
12. frown lines
13. generous mouth
14. high cheekbones
15. high forehead
16. large wart
17. missing tooth
18. neatly-trimmed beard
19. none
20. pointed chin
21. prominent bald spot
22. pronounced jawline
23. pronounced overbite
24. protruding ears
25. receding chin
26. sagging jowls
27. shaved eyebrows
28. short beard
29. slightly pointed ears
30. slightly upswept pointed ears
31. small goatee
32. small goatee
33. small mustache
34. small pointed ears
35. sparse beard
36. sparse sideburns
37. stooped shoulders
38. sunken cheeks
39. thin eyebrows
40. thin lips
41. thin mustache
42. trimmed mustache
43. tucked pointed ears
44. wide mouth
Many thanks to Sister
Agenais d'Morte for kindly letting me use the information from her site Elanthian Features.