Elven smotes

[Yemin]

Just a quick one really.

It's not detailed in any stat block in any version of D'n'D that I can find. However something has occured to me that I thought was worth bringing up.

In Last Mythal a point is raised among the main characters that elves have an empathic link with each other and moreso with those they know very well and those they know intimately.

To clarify an empathic link is not a telepathic link. This is the kind of link that exists between a wizard and his familiar, they can sense emotions and can tell when you're in the area but couldn't tell you where you were or what specifically you were doing / thinking in any true detail.

I was wondering how the game and the elven player base would feel about representing this here by allowing a bit more freedom with smoting emotional state and intention. Do you like / dislike? Do you think it would give something markedly different to elven rp as opposed to others? I'd like to know.

I will point out that this, to my knowledge is not mentioned in any other forgotten realm elven book or on the wiki so I suspect the author may have been running away with artistic license.

On the other hand, to my knowledge the last mythal seriesis considered canon so weigh that however you like against our pick and choose method we have on FK.

[Larethiel]

You are free to smote whatever you want albeit it is important to remember that elves don't commune or share their reverie with everybody. Usually they will do so with friends and family, this way noble clans preserve and pass on their history and lore. Communion is often a requirement of High Magic rituals and loving elves can choose to establish an elven bond.

Communion/shared reverie has been roleplayed a couple times, at least by my elven PCs.

Information on this can be found in the second edition sourcebooks on elves.

Cheers.

[Yemin]

OH, That's misleading in the book then. I got the impression all elves had a very weak low level sense of each other that got stronger with as you said high magic and bonding.

Good to know.

[Larethiel]

Hey Yemin,

You might want to look at The Complete Book of Elves, which is a really neat sourcebook and maybe browse through the Quintessential Elf 1+2, there is a descripiton of the Elven Bond in one of those, you might find this link to a somewhat older post here useful viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8449. Also Cormanthyr - Empire of Elves features a nice explanation on pages 16-17 for mental abilities, 123 for communion in High Magic and 124 and further for a statement of Coronal Eltargrim on High Magic plus more information about its rites. You will find information on Arvanaith on page 125. That should summ up some things pretty nicely.

Reverie and co. is entirely elven, thus no half-elf or non-elf can either experience reverie or be involved in shared reveries, actually, it is probably one if not the most defining elven trait. I've always found it an interesting subject and rp to experience.

Considering what I just wrote, it seems pretty nerdy.

[Yemin]

haha, you play a mud and have done for several years. I'm afraid you've been a nerd for along time.

I'll see If I can get that source book in a format I can read but the linked thread is very enlightening.

Thanks