Category:Race

Introduction

The following links contain both mechanical information and information regarding each race's place in both the Forgotten Realms and Arelith.

Choosing A Subrace

Please do not type in your character's subrace during intial character creation. Upon logging in to Arelith with a new character, a setup dialog will open, allowing subrace selection.

To apply subrace statistic modifiers and special abilities, select the Gift of Subrace. Subrace characters without the Gift of Subrace will have default statistic modifiers and special abilities.

Other Gifts may be used in addition to, or in place of, the Gift of Subrace, to create different types of characters.

Changes On Selection shows how a character's statistics will be altered when a subrace is applied. Use these modifiers to calculate your character's final statistics.

Example: If a Dwarf (Con +2, Cha -2) with statistics of Str:14, Dex:12, Con:14, Int:10, Wis:10, Cha:8 chooses the Gold Dwarf subrace (Dex -2, Cha +2), the following changes will be applied (Con -2, Dex -2, Cha +4) for statistics of Str:14, Dex:10, Con:12, Int:10, Wis:10, Cha:12.

Humans

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	None (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Quick to Master: 1 extra feat at 1st level Skilled: 4 extra skill points at 1st level, plus 1 additional skill point at each following level
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Dwarves

Dwarf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Con +2, Cha -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Stonecunning: +2 racial bonus on Search checks made in subterranean areas Darkvision: Dwarves are able to see in the dark Hardiness vs. Poisons: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against poisons Hardiness vs. Spells: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against spells Offensive Training vs. Orcs: +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against orcs Offensive Training vs. Goblinoids: +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against goblinoids (goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears) Defensive Training vs. Giants: +4 dodge bonus to AC against giants Skill Affinity (Lore): +2 racial bonus to lore checks
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Shield Dwarf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Con +2, Cha -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Receives all other default Dwarf special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	Default Dwarven race

Gold Dwarf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex -2, Cha +2 (Con -2, Dex -2, Cha +4)
Special Abilities:	Attack +1 vs. Aberrations Receives all other default Dwarf special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Duergar

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Con +2, Cha -4 (Cha -2)
Special Abilities:	Listen +1 Move Silently +4 Spot +1 Darkvision Immunity: Paralysis Immunity: Poison Spell-Like Abilities: 1/day Invisibility ECL +2 Receives all other default Dwarf special abilities
Starting Location:	Andunor
Notes:	Requires non-good alignment

Elves

Elf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Con -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Sleeplessness: Immune to spells and effects of the 'Sleep' subtype Hardiness vs. Enchantments: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against mind-affecting spells Bonus Proficiencies (Longsword, Rapier, Shortbow, Longbow) Skill Affinity (Listen): +2 racial bonus to listen checks Skill Affinity (Search): +2 racial bonus to Search checks Skill Affinity (Spot): +2 racial bonus to Spot checks Keen Senses: Elves make active Search checks automatically and with no movement penalties Low-light Vision: Allows them to see better than normal in the dark
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Moon Elf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Con -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Receives all default Elf special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	Default Elven race

Sun Elf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Int +2, Con -2 (Dex -2, Int +2)
Special Abilities:	Receives all default Elf special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	Requires non-evil alignment

Wild Elf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Int -2 (Int -2, Con +2)
Special Abilities:	Receives all default Elf special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Wood Elf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Str +2, Dex +2, Con -2, Int -2, Cha -2 (Str +2, Int -2, Cha -2)
Special Abilities:	Receives all default Elf special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Drow

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Con -2, Int +2, Cha +2 (Int +2, Cha +2)
Special Abilities:	Darkvision Spell Resistance: 11+level (capped at 32) Spell-Like Ability: Darkness 1/day Receives all default Elf special abilities
Starting Location:	Andunor
Notes:	Requires non-good alignment Required Reading: The Definitive Drow Policy

Fey

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Str -4, Dex +4, Cha +4 (Str -2, Dex +2, Cha +4)
Special Abilities:	Hide +4 Move Silently +4 Spell Resistance 16, does not increase through levels ECL +2
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	Requires 30 RPR Requires Neutral Good or True Neutral alignment Base Race: Halfling

Gnomes

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Con +2, Str -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Small Stature +1 size modifier to attack rolls +1 size modifier to AC +4 size bonus to hide checks Hardiness vs. Illusions: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against mind-affecting spells Offensive Training vs. Reptilians: +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against reptilian humanoids Offensive Training vs. Goblinoids: +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against goblinoids (goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears) Defensive Training vs. Giants: +4 dodge bonus to AC against giants Skill Affinity (Listen): +2 racial bonus to listen checks Skill Affinity (Concentration): +2 racial bonus to concentration checks Spell Focus (Illusion): Gnomes add +2 difficulty class to any Illusion spells they cast (This counts as the feat so characters are able to select Greater Spell Focus (Illusion) at first level) Low-light Vision: Allows them to see better than normal in the dark
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Rock Gnome

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Con +2, Str -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Receives default Gnome special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	Default Gnome race

Svirfneblin (Deep Gnome)

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Str -2, Dex +2, Wis +2, Cha -4 (Dex +2, Con -2, Wis +2, Cha -4)
Special Abilities:	Hide +2 Saving Throw Bonus (Universal) +2 AC +4 vs. creatures except Giants Darkvision Spell-Like Abilities: 1/day Invisibility ECL +3 Receives default Gnome special abilities
Starting Location:	Andunor
Notes:	None

Halflings

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Str -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Small stature +1 size modifier to attack rolls +1 size modifier to AC +4 size bonus to hide checks Skill affinity (move silently): +2 racial bonus to move silently checks Skill affinity (listen): +2 racial bonus to listen checks Lucky: +1 luck bonus to all saving throws Fearless: +2 morale bonus to saving throws against spells and effects of the fear subtype Good aim: +1 racial bonus to attack rolls made with throwing weapons
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Lightfoot Halfling

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Str -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Receives default Halfling special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	Default Halfling race

Ghostwise Halfling

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Str -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	No Saving Throw Bonus Lucky Feat bonus removed Receives default Halfling special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Strongheart Halfling

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Dex +2, Str -2 (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Bonus Feat: Alertness No Saving Throw Bonus Lucky Feat bonus removed Receives default Halfling special abilities
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Half-Elf

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	N/A (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Sleeplessness: Immune to spells and effects of the 'Sleep' subtype Hardiness vs. Enchantments: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against mind-affecting spells Partial Skill Affinity (Listen): +1 racial bonus to listen checks Partial Skill Affinity (Search): +1 racial bonus to Search checks Partial Skill Affinity (Spot): +1 racial bonus to Spot checks Low-light Vision: Allows them to see better than normal in the dark
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Half-Orc

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	+2 Str, -2 Int, -2 Cha (N/A)
Special Abilities:	Darkvision: Half-orcs are able to see in the dark.
Starting Location:	Cordor
Notes:	None

Monster Races

Monster races can have the attributes of the race they are based on OR their own unique attributes if the Gift of Subrace is selected.

More useful and important information are listed in article playing any UD race.

Goblin

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Str -2, Dex +2, Cha -2 (Cha -2)
Special Abilities:	Listen +2 Move Silently +4 Spot +2 Darkvision
Starting Location:	Andunor
Notes:	Base Race: Halfling

Kobold

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Str -4, Dex -2 (Str -2)
Special Abilities:	Craft Trap +2 Listen +2 Spot +2 Darkvision
Starting Location:	Andunor
Notes:	Base Race: Halfling

Gnoll

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Str +2, Con +2, Int -2, Cha -2 (Con +2)
Special Abilities:	Listen +2 Spot +2 Darkvision ECL +1
Starting Location:	Andunor
Notes:	Base Race: Half-Orc

Orog

Statistic Modifiers: Changes On Selection:	Str +2, Con +2, Int -2, Wis -2, Cha -2 (Con +2, Wis -2)
Special Abilities:	Darkvision
Starting Location:	Andunor
Notes:	Base Race: Half-Orc

Uncommon Races

Uncommon races may only be selected by spending a Major Award!

Planetouched

Planetouched are a type of mortal creatures whose ancestors were extraplanar creatures such as celestials, fiends or elementals. They are considered outsiders. More information about various Planetouched races can be found on FRwiki.

The following Planetouched races may selected on-creation by any Human, Half-Elf, Elf, Half-Orc or Dwarf: