Pick one of the established
Haelfinan Nations
as an origin point, or work with the GM to detail a small hidden enclave
tucked away in some remote area of the setting.
Chose abilities for the character based upon their background.
COMMON HAELFINAN PROFESSIONS
Every character is an individual, particularly among the long lived
Haelfinan, but there are definitely some broad generalities that can be made
about the sort of skill sets Haelfinan tend to fall into.
Willcrafters: While all true Haelfinan have natural talent with
their powerful heriditary magic known as
Aeldenaren and most
have a few Aeldenaren knacks, Willcrafters are those who dedicate their
efforts to mastery of it and are among the most powerful magic users known
to the world. Both the
Oldblooded and
Gifted Packages are suitable for Willcrafters.
Archer: Haelfinan have a natural proclivity towards bowcraft,
and some take mastery of it to levels that few non-Haelfinan can match.
Bladesman: Though not physically powerful, Haelfinan are swift and
dexterous. Those that take up mastery of the blade are quick and dangerous
warriors.
HAELFSILVER
Due to their
sensitivity to iron and steel, the Haelfinan developed a unique silver-based
alloy they call Blaenarianodd (bley-nair-ee-AN-oth, literally "sharp
silver"), which weighs only 75% as much as steel (lower the STR Min by 3 for
any weapon made of Blaenarianodd), but is just as strong. Men call this
Haelfsilver and it is valued highly in some cultures.
Trueblooded Haelfinan generally must use weapons of this material, and most
non-trueblooded Haelfinan favor it as well.
