Talk:Elf (Dungeons & Dragons)

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Some comparison needs to be made here between D&D elves and Tolkien Elves. After that some comparison should be made between D&D elves and elves in later fantasy genres, Everquest, Warcraft, etc. Mathiastck 00:56, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Added reference to Elf and [[Elves_in_fantasy_fiction_and_games to put D&D elves into perspective. This also resolves the question of the source for the assertions made about the characteristics of Elves. Golodh (talk) 14:06, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Elven Ages

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I believe (not complete sure), but elves reach physical maturity at 25 years of age and mental maturity at 125 years of age. This might be for just Forgotten Realms, But this might need looking into.

HVulpes The numbers differ in every printing. I consider the 2nd Edition Elves Handbook canon :) After Tolkien. YMMV Mathiastck 21:44, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Lythari

Can we get a source on these guys? Not because I'm overly critical, but because I seriously want to play as one, and having an official source would go a long way towards convincing most DMs.Xiphe 16:03, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

In 2ed they were found in Elves of Evermeet . In 3/3.5 Ed they are mentioned in Races of Faerun under the Lycanthropes setion of the other races, but in this they are a type of Werewolf with an Elf as the base, a good alignment and no hybred form. They tend to run in packs and have friends more then generic werewolves, plus seen as signs of powerful nature magic by elves. HVulpes

'Races of Faerun' is the most recent rules source on these, for 3.5 - though who knows what awaits them in 4. The lythari play a role in the plot of the Elaine Cunningham novel, 'Silver Shadows', and may at least receive a mention in her upcoming 'Reclamation'. Lythari dwell in a demi-plane, loosely tied to the wildest parts of Faerun, prefer to avoid conflict, and maintain close ties to the fey. They are as rarely seen by deep forest elves as wild elves are by their more civilized cousins. Hope that help.s —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.213.146.172 (talk) 20:41, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Snow elves in Forgotten Realms

I am fairly sure Snow Elves do not exist in the Forgotten Realms. The subrace was introduced in a general game accessory, Frostbite or whatever, and never a canon Realms source. Until a source is cited, I'm removing it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.115.32.217 (talk) 22:07, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes, Snow Elves were mentioned in the book Frostburn as you stated. ALSO, Snow Elves were set up for the Grayhawk setting the printing of Dragon Magazine #155 in an article by David S. Reimer. I'm believe the article was called "A New Elven Character Race: The Snow Elves" but am not 100% certain and will need someone to confirm this. Chances are the original poster confused the setting. Feel free to check on this information and add it to the list if it is accurate. 24.159.249.241 (talk) 03:45, 5 May 2008 (UTC)