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Hell Born: Fixed a coding errror.

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Fixed a coding errror.

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	Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.		Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.

	[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>. {{questionably-canon-small}} [[Barovia]] may or may not be home to a population of [[Dusk elf\|dusk elves]], although the details are contradictory.<ref name="Fair Barovia p. 4">Fair Barovia p4r</ref><ref name="CoS p.119-120">Curse of Strahd p.119-120{/ref>		[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>. {{questionably-canon-small}} [[Barovia]] may or may not be home to a population of [[Dusk elf\|dusk elves]], although the details are contradictory.<ref name="Fair Barovia p. 4">Fair Barovia p4r</ref><ref name="CoS p.119-120">Curse of Strahd p.119-120</ref>

	===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===		===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===

Hell Born: I'm not sure if Fair Barovia and Curse of Strahd are considered Canon, Non-Canon, Sort of Canon, or something else entirely, but I figured this addendum on dusk elves was warranted.

2021-03-29T04:19:33Z

I'm not sure if Fair Barovia and Curse of Strahd are considered Canon, Non-Canon, Sort of Canon, or something else entirely, but I figured this addendum on dusk elves was warranted.

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	Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.		Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.

	[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.		[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>. {{questionably-canon-small}} [[Barovia]] may or may not be home to a population of [[Dusk elf\|dusk elves]], although the details are contradictory.<ref name="Fair Barovia p. 4">Fair Barovia p4r</ref><ref name="CoS p.119-120">Curse of Strahd p.119-120{/ref>

	===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===		===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===

	Although has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population)<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>.		Although it has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon as it is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population)<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>.

	Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>, and [[Fallaya Basin]] (<1%). However, in Falkovnia, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in Keening or Necropolis elves will only be encountered as [[undead]]. In Fallaya Basin the small tribe of elves live freely in the deep swamp where they rarely encounter non-adventurers aside from the grung.		Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>, and [[Fallaya Basin]] (<1%). However, in Falkovnia, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in Keening or Necropolis elves will only be encountered as [[undead]]. In Fallaya Basin the small tribe of elves live freely in the deep swamp where they rarely encounter non-adventurers aside from the grung.

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	Although has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population)<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>.		Although has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population)<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>.

	Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>, and [[Fallaya Basin]] (<1%). However, in ~~Falklovnia~~, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in ~~the latter two cases~~ elves will only be encountered as [[undead]].		Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>, and [[Fallaya Basin]] (<1%). However, in Falkovnia, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in Keening or Necropolis elves will only be encountered as [[undead]]. In Fallaya Basin the small tribe of elves live freely in the deep swamp where they rarely encounter non-adventurers aside from the grung.

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	Although has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population)<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>.		Although has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population)<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>.

	Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, ~~and~~ [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>. However, in Falklovnia, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in the latter two cases elves will only be encountered as [[undead]].		Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>, and [[Fallaya Basin]] (<1%). However, in Falklovnia, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in the latter two cases elves will only be encountered as [[undead]].

	===Description===		===Description===

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	Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.		Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.

	[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although ~~a small number of~~ [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p.">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow~~\|dark elves~~]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.		[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.

	===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===		===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===

	Although has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population). The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus.		Although has been said that Ravenloft has no native elves<ref>The [[Complete Book of Elves]], a resource for generic Dungeons and Dragons [[2nd Edition]] makes this case, stating that Sithican elves are brought from [[Krynn]]. This book fails to take into account elves from Darkon is a generic resource before a Ravenloft specific resource. Therefore it might be considered {{questionably-canon-small}}.</ref>, elves have two primary homelands in the Demiplane of Dread: [[Darkon]] (primarily in the [[Mistlands]] towns of [[Neblus]], [[Nevuchar Springs]]], and [[Sidnar]]) and [[Sithicus]] (where elves uniquely make up the majority of the population)<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. The elven cultures of these two lands are seemingly distinct and separate<ref name="R3E p. 31">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 31</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 38</ref> [[Drow]] may be found in the underground regions of Darkon<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref> (primarily in the [[Mountains of Misery]] and possibly the Mistlands<ref>Domains of Dread p. 34</ref>), and [[wild elves]] of a [[CL 1\|stone age]] [[CL\|cultural level]] can be found in the wilder regions of Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p. 108">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>.

	Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, and [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>. However, in Falklovnia, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in the latter two cases elves will only be encountered as [[undead]].		Outside of Darkon and Sithicus, elves make up a small but notable minority in [[Falkovnia]] (1% of the population)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 86</ref>, [[Keening]] (1%)<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 84</ref>, and [[Necropolis]] (5%)<ref>Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 55</ref>. However, in Falklovnia, elves will either be hidden from view or enslaved, whereas in the latter two cases elves will only be encountered as [[undead]].
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	Elves tend toward slim builds with angular and fine features. One of their most notable features is their elongated, pointed [[ear]]s<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref><ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>. Though taller than some other humanoid races, elves are often smaller than humans. The delicate build of elves lends itself towards [[dexterity]]] and grace more than [[constitution\|physical hardiness]]<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. Despite a lesser trend toward physical hardiness than humans and some other humanoids, the elves may show a superior resiliency against mental trauma and [[madness]]<ref name="DoD p. 233">Domains of Dread p. 233</ref>.		Elves tend toward slim builds with angular and fine features. One of their most notable features is their elongated, pointed [[ear]]s<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref><ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>. Though taller than some other humanoid races, elves are often smaller than humans. The delicate build of elves lends itself towards [[dexterity]]] and grace more than [[constitution\|physical hardiness]]<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. Despite a lesser trend toward physical hardiness than humans and some other humanoids, the elves may show a superior resiliency against mental trauma and [[madness]]<ref name="DoD p. 233">Domains of Dread p. 233</ref>.

	The elven appreciation for the fine and elegant is reflected by the [[clothing]] and accessories they wear. Elves on the whole prefer clothing made from light, delicate material (such as [[silk]]s or satin) and pastel in color<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. (There are some seasonal variations in color for [[Darkonian]] elves, whereas [[Sithican]] elves prefer more muted colors<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>). Elven tastes are also reflected in the gear [[adventurer]]s use, with elven adventurers most often using fine blades such as the [[rapier]] and lighter [[armor]]s<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>. For the most part, elves disdain [[firearm]]s for their noise and messiness.		The elven appreciation for the fine and elegant is reflected by the [[clothing]] and accessories they wear. Elves on the whole prefer clothing made from light, delicate material (such as [[silk]]s or satin) and pastel in color<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>. (There are some seasonal variations in color for [[Darkonian]] elves, whereas [[Sithican]] elves prefer more muted colors<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>). Elven tastes are also reflected in the gear [[adventurer]]s use, with elven adventurers most often using fine blades such as the [[rapier]] and lighter [[armor]]s<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>. For the most part, elves disdain [[firearm]]s for their noise and messiness<ref name="DoD p. 233">Domains of Dread p. 233</ref>,.

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	Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.		Also referred to as the fair folk, elves constitute members of a long-lived [[race]] of [[humanoid]]s that as a whole has a strong connection with [[nature]] yet is also steeped in [[magic]]al lore. They tend to have an appreciation of elegance, [[art]], and beauty as well as [[knowledge]], but these appreciations are tempered by reclusiveness and a general wariness to the outside world. As with other nonhumans, elves face [[bigotry]] and prejudice in many Ravenloft [[domain]]s outside of [[Darkon]] and [[Sithicus]]. Therefore, elves in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] even more withdrawn from contact with nonelves than they are on worlds on the [[Material Plane]]. As they can often pass for [[human]]s, elves may nonetheless be encountered within the Demiplane more commonly than some other nonhuman races despite the elven trend towards isolation from the outside world<ref name="DoD p. 232-233">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 232-233</ref><ref name="R3E p. 31-32">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 31-32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 38-39">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 38-39</ref>.

	[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although a small number of [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p.">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. </ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow\|dark elves]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.		[[High elf\|High elves]] constitute the vast majority of elves found in Ravenloft<ref name="DoD p. 232">Domains of Dread p. 232</ref>, although a small number of [[wild elf\|wild elves]] represent a small minority of elves in Sithicus<ref name="Gaz IV p.">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer IV]] p. 108</ref>. Although [[Arak]] was said to be plagued by [[drow\|dark elves]] from underground, this is (and was) a mistaken perception; the true inhabitants of Arak was an entirely unrelated race of [[fey]] more properly known as [[shadow fey]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p.">[[The Shadow Rift]] (module) p.</ref>. Despite some perceptions nonelves may have of the elven people as [[immortal]] fey creatures, elves are still fully mortal (if very long-lived)<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.

	===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===		===[[Elven]] Homelands in the Demiplane of Dread===

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	Under [[Third Edition]] rules, elves have a base [[OR]] or 3<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.		Under [[Third Edition]] rules, elves have a base [[OR]] of 3<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.

	===[[Elven Vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]]</ref>===		===[[Elven Vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]]</ref>===

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	Under [[Third Edition]] rules, elves have a base [[OR]] or 3<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.		Under [[Third Edition]] rules, elves have a base [[OR]] or 3<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.

	==[[Elven Vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]]</ref>==		===[[Elven Vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]]</ref>===
	Despite their rarity in Ravenloft, there is a [[vampiric strain]] specific to the elven race known simply as the [[elven vampire]]. This is not to say that all elves that become [[vampire]]s become this specific vampire strain, but that all members of the elven vampire strain are elves. [[Jander Sunstar]] is an example of an elf that is a vampire but not of the elven vampire strain.		Despite their rarity in Ravenloft, there is a [[vampiric strain]] specific to the elven race known simply as the [[elven vampire]]. This is not to say that all elves that become [[vampire]]s become this specific vampire strain, but that all members of the elven vampire strain are elves. [[Jander Sunstar]] is an example of an elf that is a vampire but not of the elven vampire strain.

	Despite being uniquely attuned to activity at [[day]] rather than at [[night]] time, elven vampires live wretched lives. Unlike most vmapires, elven vampires are highly [[disfigured]] by a transformation of distorted features and exaggerated looks of torment. As such, elven vampires live as [[outcast]]s. Elven vampires suffer the [[curse]] of the [[black thumb]], which makes their touch wither any [[plant]]s they come into contact with~~, a~~ trait ~~that~~ enrages creatures so finely attuned to nature.		Despite being uniquely attuned to activity at [[day]] rather than at [[night]] time, elven vampires live wretched lives. Unlike most vmapires, elven vampires are highly [[disfigured]] by a transformation of distorted features and exaggerated looks of torment. As such, elven vampires live as [[outcast]]s. Elven vampires suffer the [[curse]] of the [[black thumb]], which makes their touch wither any [[plant]]s they come into contact with. This trait enrages creatures so finely attuned to nature, and elven vampires usually come to hate nature rather than loving it.

	===Some Notable Elven Individuals===		===Some Notable Elven Individuals===

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	Under [[Third Edition]] rules, elves have a base [[OR]] or 3<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.		Under [[Third Edition]] rules, elves have a base [[OR]] or 3<ref name="R3E p. 32">Ravenloft Third Edition p. 32</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 39">Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 39</ref>.

			==[[Elven Vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Darkness]]</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]]</ref>==
			Despite their rarity in Ravenloft, there is a [[vampiric strain]] specific to the elven race known simply as the [[elven vampire]]. This is not to say that all elves that become [[vampire]]s become this specific vampire strain, but that all members of the elven vampire strain are elves. [[Jander Sunstar]] is an example of an elf that is a vampire but not of the elven vampire strain.

			Despite being uniquely attuned to activity at [[day]] rather than at [[night]] time, elven vampires live wretched lives. Unlike most vmapires, elven vampires are highly [[disfigured]] by a transformation of distorted features and exaggerated looks of torment. As such, elven vampires live as [[outcast]]s. Elven vampires suffer the [[curse]] of the [[black thumb]], which makes their touch wither any [[plant]]s they come into contact with, a trait that enrages creatures so finely attuned to nature.

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	*[[Lord Soth's 13 Banshees]]		*[[Lord Soth's 13 Banshees]]
	*[[Trillen Mistwalker]], [[explorer]] with an accursed reputation		*[[Trillen Mistwalker]], [[explorer]] with an accursed reputation

			{{ref}}