
Shadowdale provides a variety of races to choose from when
you are creating your character(s).
Currently, the following races are
available for players:
Below are some basic descriptions to help you
choose:
Human:
Heh...Look in the mirror. Humans are the average the other races are
compared with. The are unlimited in all classes. They are subject to the
least amount of racial hatreds. Humans may multi-class, but some multi-
class combinations are restricted to other classes, especially to elves
and half elves. Humans start at age 17, reach middle age at 40, old age at 60, and are
ancient at 90.
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- Elves: Sharp
features such as pointed ears set this race apart from most.
They are known to be flighty and not dependable. Elves are also known to
be some of the best magicians around, as well as being one of the most
dexterous races. The subraces of elf are:
- Moon Elf: More Movement, faster Mana gain,
higher dex, lower con than humans. Some races have a racial hatred for them.
Supposedly they detect secret doors and have infravision.
Gold Elf: Same as Moon, except more intelligent and less wisdom.
Wild Elf: Same as Moon except stronger, less intelligent.
Sea Elf: Same as Moon except healthier and stronger, less
dexterous. They can naturally breath water.
- Moon and Gold Elves start at 120, reach middle age at 500,
old age at 750,
and are ancient at 1125. Wild and Sea Elves start at 120, reach middle age at 300,
old age at 450,
and are ancient at 675.
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- Half-Elf: A Half
breed of human and elf, this race calls no place home and
tries to make anywhere s/he stays their home. A Half elf can take on the
qualities of either of it human or elvish parents. They usually have the
infravision and can detect secret doors like an elf. They have good
movement and mana gain. Half elves can multi-class in some interesting
ways, including multi-class Druids. Half-Elves start at 45, reach middle age at 80, old
age at 120, and are ancient at 180.
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- Dark-Elf: The
most evil race of elves, these live under the ground and rarely
tunnel out to the surface. They have infravision and are well
coordinated, but may not have good constitution. They like to enslave
other races, and especially hate other elves. They are cold blooded
killers, and masters of magic. The sunlight causes their eyes extreme
pain, so they cannot fight well in sunlight. Generally dark elves have
black color ed skin and white hair. Very occasionally, Dark Elves will
automatically cast darkness and levitate on themselves. Not even other Dark
Elves trust Dark Elves. In comparison to good elves:
Dark Elf: Same as elves, but higher dex, infravision, class limits are
different. Minus to hit in lighted rooms, automatically cast
darkness and levitate on themselves occasionally.
Dark Elves start at 120, reach middle age at 200, old age at 300, and are
ancient at 450.
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- Dwarf &
Dark-Dwarf: Wide as a barrel and about as tall. This short stocky race builds
the best stone houses/tunnels or anything made of stone around. Perhaps
due to their underground existence, Dwarves have developed the ability to
see outside the normal range of visible light, into the infrared. Due to
there short legs they sometimes have trouble keeping up with companions of
taller races. Dwarves are known to have very good constitution, but as
also known to be very hard to get along with. Some races h ate all dwarves.
Some (jealous of fine Dwarven craftsmanship no doubt) claim dwarves are a
bit clumsy. Dwarves do seem to gain HP faster, and they are hard to
poison. If a dwarf does not have a beard a foot long he must be a baby.
Dwarves start at 45, reach middle age at 100, old age at 150, and are ancient at 225.
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- Gnome: Some would
say that these guys look like a dwarf with a very large
nose, I would not say that to a dwarf though. Gnomes are known to be very
intelligent, but are not wise at all. They have the low movement and
infravision of a dwarf, but have faster mana gain. Gnomes start at 45, reach middle age at
180, old age at 270, and are ancient at 405.
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- Halfling: Mini-humans
is what they look like, but nothing like humans are
they. Halflings like to enjoy good food and lay about. They are good at
most Thief skills when born, although they are not a evil race. They are
very dexterous, but not very strong. They usually have trouble keeping up
with taller companions, but they recover there endurance and health faster
than many other races. Halflings are hard to poison. Halflings start at 45 , reach
middle age at 60, old age at 90, and are ancient at 135.
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- Half-Orc: Half
human and half orc, this guy looks like a very very ugly human.
Not very sure where to live these guys can be very dangerous or very
helpful. They are however healthy, have infravision and have good move
gain. Half-orcs start at 17, reach middle age at 28, old age at 42, and are
ancient at 63.
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- Half-Ogre:
Half Ogres are huge hairy human looking race. They are not very
smart nor very quick moving about, however they are strong and healthy.
They have good move and hit point gain, and are big.
Half-ogres start at 17, reach middle age at 28, old age at 42, and are
ancient at 63.
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- Half-Giant:
Race of half giant and half human, they look more human than
anything and can often be confused as a large human. Half-Giants are known
for their high strength and constitution, but are a bit dim, and sometimes
foolish. They can take an incredible amount of damage and live to brag
about it. They are very large, so can sometimes bash other very large
creatures. They are only suited to being Warriors or Barbarian. Half-Giants st art at 45,
reach middle age at 60, old age at 90, and are ancient at 135.
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- Orcish: Orcs
live short, brutal lives in there underground warrens. They are
remarkably similar to toothy, pig snouted, hunched humans, but seem to be
de-evolving. They are perhaps becoming healthier over time, due to their
tendency to eat their own children if the children are weak. Those who
are not Orcs find Orcs remarkably repulsive. They have infravision. Orcs start at
17, reach middle age at 28, old age at 42, and are ancient at 63.
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- Goblinoid: Goblins
are nasty little creatures, about the size of Halflings. They are
not as strong as larger races, but make up for it by being more
coordinated and less ethical. They live short brutal lives, and are just
out for themselves. They have infravision, and like to steal. Goblins start at 17, reach
middle age at 28, old age at 42, and are ancient at 63.
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- Trollish:
These are large, horrible creatures. They are not as large as Half-
Giants, so cannot bash giant creatures. Trolls are very strong, sometimes
stronger than any human, and are healthy, but they are clumsy, dumb, and
lack wisdom. They are resilient. Trolls sure seem to be able to take a lot
of damage! Occasionally, after battle, they regenerate an occasional hit
point. Trolls who are unarmed fight with claws instead of fists. Trolls start at 45,
reach middle age at 60, old age at 90, and are ancient at 135.
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