| Black Elf | |
|---|---|
| |
| skill | 4-8 |
| stamina | 4-7 |
| Habitat | Plains, Towns, Wilderness |
| Number Encountered | 1-6 |
| Type | Humanoid/Elf |
| Reaction | Neutral-Unfriendly |
| Intelligence | High |
Black Elf appeared to refer to both a faction of Elves and also to Elves who had black skin.
Description[]
The Black Elf faction members were a mostly nomadic and saddened race, intensely wary of other elves and generally distrustful of other races. Though they overcame the utter depravities to which the Dark Elves sunk, they were known for serving Evil quite frequently, as was evinced by their presence in the service of the Archmage of Mampang and the armies of Balthus Dire during the Trolltooth Wars.[1] On the other hand, the black elf sorceress Fenestra was firmly committed to serving the cause of Good.[2]
A black elf's eyes were yellow, and they often cropped their hair in odd ways or painted odd patterns upon their skin.[3]
Black Elves could be both light- and dark-skinned. For example, three of the Black Elves living in Kharé[4] and most of the members of the Caravan of Cesstar were light-skinned.[5] However, the Caravan shopkeeper Oolooh was black[6], along with Gervil the keeper of Balthus Dire's wine cellar[7], an elf working in the Yellowstone Mines[8], and 3 guards in Mampang Fortress[9]. As demonstrated, black elves could hold a variety of jobs, such as trader and soldier.
Black Elves could vary from somewhat friendly to outright hostile. Some, such as the Caravan of Cesstar crew, would welcome anyone who could pay for their goods and services,[10] whilst the ones in Mampang were more hostile and would often racially abuse anyone light-skinned who entered their room (though they do tolerate the victim retaliating with similar racist banter).[11]
In battle, black elves typically fought with longbows, swords and spears.[3]
Origins and Distribution[]
The Black Elf faction were once part of the uprising led by Prince Viridel Kerithrion against the rest of the Elven nations, but became horrified at the depths to which they had sunk, and managed to escape to the surface world again. However, they never truly forgave themselves for what they were a part of.[12]
Black elves can be found all over Titan, whether in settlements, small villages or living nomadic lifestlyes.
Some lived in Kakhabad, whilst others dwelt in North-Western Allansia.[13] A few black elves also lived in the city of Arion in Eastern Khul.[14]
Notable Black Elves[]
- Fenestra, the black elf sorceress of the Forest of the Snatta.[15]
- Cesstar and Oolooh, the black elf traders in the Caravan of Cesstar in the Baklands.[16]
- Jakarra-Bak was a black elf Scount from the Baddu-Bak Plains, who now lives in north-west Allansia.[17]
- Qui-Lak of Agra was a black elf martial artist and acolyte of Osmani.[18]
- Shaggradd, was a black elf who owned the Hives of Peril in Allansia.[19]
Further Information in Canon[]
More information can be found at:Source[20]
Out of the Pit
(Large) (pg46#*, pg126)
Allansia
(pg135)
Fighting Fantasy - The Introductory Role-playing Game
(pg121, pg122*, pg123-124#)
The Citadel of Chaos
(para56, para144*, para154, para163, para275#, para334, para399#)
Creature of Havoc
(para256, para275, para425#)
Slaves of the Abyss
(para46#, para63, para120#, para214, para232#, para311, para348, para367)
The Trolltooth Wars
(pg43, pg182, pg185, pg205*, pg207, pg209, pg242, pg254)
Kharé - Cityport of Traps
(para23*, para58#, para110*, para150, para242, para251, para305)
The Seven Serpents
(paraCover*, para5, para18, para26, para29, para37, para46, para68, para69, para79, para86, para112, para125, para132, para137, para151, para183, para190*, para192, para198, para215, para221, para231, para234, para243, para252, para257, para259*, para275, para282, para288, para294, para296, para299, para311, para315, para317, para321, para324, para341, para366, para384, para394, para432, para442, para472, para492)
The Crown of Kings
(para106, para144*, para173, para191, para198, para213, para295, para335, para510#, para536, para561, para671, para727, para775, para793)
The Sorcery Spell Book
(pg22*)
Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World'(Large) (pg55, pg61, pg103)
Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World'(Small) (pg113, pg127-128*, pg240)
Warlock Issue 2
(pg4#, pg5)
Warlock Issue 5
(pg7#, pg19, pg21, pg22*, pg24 (26), pg48 (200), pg49*)
Notes[]
# - denotes a reference with statistics
* - denotes a picture
Appendix[]
Gallery[]
Appearances[]
Adventures
- Atlantis IV - On the defensive
- Citadel of Chaos (AFF)
- Kharé - Cityport of Traps (book)
- Masks of Mayhem
- The Citadel of Chaos (book)
- The Crown of Kings (book)
- The Seven Serpents (book)
Magazines
Sourcebooks
References[]
- ↑ Out of the Pit - ???; Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World - ???; The Citadel of Chaos - ???; Kharé - Cityport of Traps - ???; The Seven Serpents - ???
- ↑ The Seven Serpents - para. 282, 234
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Out of the Pit - p.46
- ↑ Kharé - Cityport of Traps - 23
- ↑ The Seven Serpents - 259
- ↑ The Seven Serpents - 315
- ↑ The Citadel of Chaos - 56, 144
- ↑ Creature of Havoc - 425
- ↑ The Crown of Kings - 144
- ↑ The Seven Serpents - 215, 259
- ↑ The Crown of Kings - 144, 295
- ↑ Out of the Pit - 46; Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World - ???; The Citadel of Chaos - ???; Kharé - Cityport of Traps - ???; The Seven Serpents - ???
- ↑ Creature of Havoc - 425
- ↑ Atlantis IV - On the defensive pg. 1-2
- ↑ Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World - p.61/127-8
- ↑ The Seven Serpents - pg. 299
- ↑ Citadel of Chaos (AFF) - pgs. 121-122 (stats and illustrated)
- ↑ Heroes of Titan - pg.16 (stats and illustrated)
- ↑ Fighting Fantasy - The Introductory Role-Playing Game - p.121
- ↑ Complete list of references catalogued by FF Titan Bestiary