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== PC Statistics ==
== PC Statistics ==
'''Base Race:''' [[Elf]]


'''Ability Score Adjustments:''' +1 [[NWN:Intelligence|Int]] -3 [[NWN:Charisma|Cha]]
'''Ability Score Adjustments:''' +1 [[NWN:Intelligence|Int]] -3 [[NWN:Charisma|Cha]]
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'''Feats:'''
'''Feats:'''
* [[NWN:Alertness|Alertness]]
* [[NWN:Low-light Vision|Lowlight Vision]]
* [[NWN:Low-light Vision|Lowlight Vision]]


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'''Notes:'''
'''Notes:'''
* Drangonari always have black hair and green skin regardless of the colors chosen in character generation.
* Drangonari always have black hair and green skin regardless of the colors chosen in character generation.
* Drangonari can become [[Arcane Archer|Arcane Archers]] per avlis_main1_6 hak.
* Drangonari can become [[Arcane Archer|Arcane Archers]] per avlis_main hak.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[Image:Drangonari_pic.png|thumb|Example of a Drangonari.]]


The '''Drangonari Elves''' are a cruel reptilian race allegedy created by [[Angadar]] soon after his ascension to godhood.
The '''Drangonari Elves''' are an elven race created by [[Angadar]] soon after his ascension to godhood. The name is derived from a combination of the words "dragon" and "Angadar."


== Physical Description ==
== Physical Description ==


Drangonari Elves appear mostly elven in form, except they have scales much like a lizard in colors ranging from the darkest green to a bluish color. Their hair is always black, and their eyes contain slit pupils and range in color from gold to dark brown, with the occasional violets and greys. Also, they can spit fire.
Drangonari Elves appear mostly elven in form, except they have scales much like a lizard in colors ranging from the darkest green to a bluish color. Their hair is always black, and their eyes contain slit pupils and range in color from gold to dark brown, with the occasional violets and greys. They can spit fire and acid.


== History ==
== History ==


According to legend, the drangonari were created according to Angadar's intentions. Rumor has it that in his mortal days, an [[Elf, Avariel|avariel]] female once tried to assassinate Angadar, and nearly succeeded. This individual was a close friend of his then wife, Demetria, and Angadar was outraged by the betrayal. His anger lashed out against the avariel woman, consuming her, but it did not stop there. Angadar vowed revenge on the avariel race itself. This revenge was embodied in his race. When first created, the drangonari very much resembled a twisted form of avariel, complete with reptillian demon-like wings. The newly created race settled on the east coast of the main continent and began to build the multilayered city of [[Grantir]] in present-day [[Drotid]].
According to legend, an [[Elf, Avariel|avariel]] female once tried to assassinate Angadar in his mortal days, and nearly succeeded. This individual was a close friend of his then wife, Demetria, and Angadar was outraged by the betrayal. His anger lashed out against the avariel woman, consuming her, but it did not stop there. Angadar vowed revenge on the avariel race itself. This revenge was embodied in the race he created. When first created, the drangonari were avariel transformed into a mockery of themselves, complete with reptilian, demon-like wings and no memory of their former life. The newly created race settled on the east coast of the main continent and began to build the multilayered city of [[Grantir]] in present-day [[Drotid]].


Shortly after the time of the rescue of Angadar's daughter Jade from the Nine Hells (see [[Timeline|timeline]]), a war occurred between Grantir and the nearby avariel city of [[Toostan-of-the-Clouds|Toostan]]. In that tumultuous battle, the dragons of good and evil sided with the avariel and drangonari respectively, and the skies were filled with them. In the end the city of Toostan was razed, and all avariel were thought to be extinct from Avlis. The drangonari did not suffer nearly as much loss as they did, though they did not remain unchanged either. Through some means unknown to this day, all but the oldest and most noble drangonari lost their wings. Some say it was an avariel spell thrown at them as a last ditch effort to make a stand. Others suspect it was punishment from the god [[Mikon]] for destroying a race. Many, will just not broach the subject at all. Whatever the cause, it is extremely uncommon to see a drangonari elf with wings in this age.
Shortly after the time of the rescue of Angadar's daughter Jade from the Nine Hells (see [[Timeline|timeline]]), a war occurred between Grantir and the nearby avariel city of [[Toostan-of-the-Clouds|Toostan]]. In that tumultuous battle, the dragons of good and evil sided with the avariel and drangonari respectively, and the skies were filled with draconic combat. When the dust had settled the city of Toostan was razed, and all avariel were assumed eradicated. In the aftermath, all but the oldest drangonari lost their wings. As a result, it is exceptionally rare to see a drangonari elf with wings in the present day, and those who do are typically the result of a blessing directly from Angadar.


== Relations ==
== Relations ==


Drangonari Elves have an inborn hatred for the Avariel Elves. Also, they dislike [[Shaahesk]], because their city Grantir is almost constantly under attack by Shaahesk armies.
Drangonari Elves had an inborn hatred for the Avariel Elves as a result of their creation. Since shortly after [[The Humbling of Angadar]], they no longer have any inborn hatred toward any race, though that does not prevent upbringing, cultural mores, religious beliefs, or propaganda from reinforcing and perpetuating old hatreds. Drangonari tend to distrust [[Shaahesk]] because Grantir is almost constantly under attack by Shaahesk armies.


== Alignment ==
== Alignment ==


Drangonari are often lawful, though there are of course exceptions.
Drangonari trend toward lawfulness, but not exclusively.


== Drangonari Lands ==
== Drangonari Lands ==


The home city of the Drangonari is Grantir, as noted. As a race, the drangonari are at home in virtually any environment. Within the city of Grantir itself, there is a layer in the trees, on the ground, and below the ground as well. A drangonari can thrive just as easily below ground as they could in a treetop metropolis. This makes them extremely versatile and adaptable. Adding to their dangerous air, is their strong ability for organization and discipline.
The original home city of the Drangonari is Grantir. As a race, the drangonari are at home in virtually any environment. Within the city of Grantir itself, there is a layer in the trees, on the ground, and below the ground as well. A drangonari can thrive just as easily below ground as they could in a treetop metropolis. Since after the Humbling and Stephanus' coup in Grantir, there has been a massive emmigration of drangonari fleeing the city and resettling in the south, particularly in Elysia and T'Nanshi.


== Religion ==
== Religion ==


Grantir is run largely as a theocratic triumvirate, loosely speaking. Angadar is the supreme head of the city and below him are his two demigod assistants [[Stephanus]] and [[Bobil]]. The mortal followers of these three gods form the government of the city, and they generally run the Church of Angadar itself, as well as guide the direction of the race as a whole.
Grantir was run as a theocratic triumvirate, with Angadar as the supreme head of the city and below him his two demigod assistants [[Stephanus]] and [[Bobil]]. Since the Humbling, the balance of the triumvirate has been shattered utterly. In the present day, Grantir is ruled as a theocratic autocracy, rooted in the faith of Stephanus. The faith of Angadar is severely and violently persecuted by the government, with other faiths merely tolerated and treated as second-class. Among the drangonari diaspora Angadar remains popular, with Vorin being a close second. However, with being exposed to many other peoples, the drangonari diaspora frequently are adopting the cultures and faiths of their new homes.


== Language ==
== Language ==
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Angadar was originally from Faerun (of the D&D Forgotten Realms campaign setting), and taught his creations his native language. As such, the Drangonari elf language is Faerun elvish. Their written language is Espruar, a Faerun elvish script, and they will often write both Faerun elvish and Common in Espruar.
Angadar was originally from Faerun (of the D&D Forgotten Realms campaign setting), and taught his creations his native language. As such, the Drangonari elf language is Faerun elvish. Their written language is Espruar, a Faerun elvish script, and they will often write both Faerun elvish and Common in Espruar.


(Faerun elvish was never fully developed as a language; the only known words come from D&D sourcebooks and novels. DMs and players on Avlis have sometimes substituted Quenya or Sindarin, elvish languages developed by JRR Tolkien, for Faerun elvish.)
Faerun elvish was never fully developed as a language; the only known words come from D&D sourcebooks and novels. DMs and players on Avlis have sometimes substituted Quenya or Sindarin, elvish languages developed by JRR Tolkien, for Faerun elvish.
 
 
'''Weird Fact'''
 
The name [[Elf,Sereg|Sereg'wethrin]], of the dark skinned and haired elves who were once a Nanshi special forces unit, is Drangonari, not [[Nanshilae]]. All different kinds of Sereg also have Drangonari names: For example, Nwal'maer means Tortured One.


=== Resources ===
=== Resources ===


*Grey Company Faerun Elvish Phrasebook [https://app.box.com/s/8g4cczyc3z4nzzyz140575dz61qlgqk6]
Main:
*Grey Company Faerun Elven Language [https://app.box.com/s/x56rizn43lorwafdgwumf8hknwx8u1zr]
*Grey Company Faerun Elven Phrasebook [https://app.box.com/s/8g4cczyc3z4nzzyz140575dz61qlgqk6]
*Compilation of known Faerun elvish words [http://www.candlekeep.com/library/articles/diction_elf.htm]
*Compilation of known Faerun elvish words [http://www.candlekeep.com/library/articles/diction_elf.htm]
*Espruar [http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Espruar]
*Espruar [http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Espruar]
*Espruar font [http://www.fontspace.com/pixel-sagas/eladrin]
*Espruar font [http://www.fontspace.com/pixel-sagas/eladrin]
*Online Quenya/Sindarin dictionary [https://www.elfdict.com/]
*Online Quenya/Sindarin dictionary [https://www.elfdict.com/]
 
*Automatic translator [https://lingojam.com/CommontoElvish%28D%26D%29 <nowiki>[7]</nowiki>]
== Adventurers ==
 
Drangonari adventurers often favor wizardry, and talents for sorcery are not uncommon either.


==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 15:07, 24 June 2024

Racial Groups: Dwarf | Elf | Fey | Giant-Kin | Goblinoid | Human | Lycanthrope | Reptilian


Races: Human | Elf | Dracon | Dwarf | Gnome | Halfling | Half-elf | Half-orc | Lupin | Mau'ktarl | Minotaur


Elven Races: Avariel | Avlissian | Drangonari | Ghost | Sereg'wethrin


Custom Races: Adomkuro | Avariel | Centaur | Changeling | Drangonari | Ghost Elf | Gnoll | Goblin | Half-Dryad | Half-Nymph | Half-Ogre | Kobold | Orc | Shaahesk | Stone Dwarf | Tiefling | Wemic

PC Statistics

Ability Score Adjustments: +1 Int -3 Cha

Favored Class: Wizard

Feats:

Special Abilities:

Notes:

  • Drangonari always have black hair and green skin regardless of the colors chosen in character generation.
  • Drangonari can become Arcane Archers per avlis_main hak.

Overview

Example of a Drangonari.

The Drangonari Elves are an elven race created by Angadar soon after his ascension to godhood. The name is derived from a combination of the words "dragon" and "Angadar."

Physical Description

Drangonari Elves appear mostly elven in form, except they have scales much like a lizard in colors ranging from the darkest green to a bluish color. Their hair is always black, and their eyes contain slit pupils and range in color from gold to dark brown, with the occasional violets and greys. They can spit fire and acid.

History

According to legend, an avariel female once tried to assassinate Angadar in his mortal days, and nearly succeeded. This individual was a close friend of his then wife, Demetria, and Angadar was outraged by the betrayal. His anger lashed out against the avariel woman, consuming her, but it did not stop there. Angadar vowed revenge on the avariel race itself. This revenge was embodied in the race he created. When first created, the drangonari were avariel transformed into a mockery of themselves, complete with reptilian, demon-like wings and no memory of their former life. The newly created race settled on the east coast of the main continent and began to build the multilayered city of Grantir in present-day Drotid.

Shortly after the time of the rescue of Angadar's daughter Jade from the Nine Hells (see timeline), a war occurred between Grantir and the nearby avariel city of Toostan. In that tumultuous battle, the dragons of good and evil sided with the avariel and drangonari respectively, and the skies were filled with draconic combat. When the dust had settled the city of Toostan was razed, and all avariel were assumed eradicated. In the aftermath, all but the oldest drangonari lost their wings. As a result, it is exceptionally rare to see a drangonari elf with wings in the present day, and those who do are typically the result of a blessing directly from Angadar.

Relations

Drangonari Elves had an inborn hatred for the Avariel Elves as a result of their creation. Since shortly after The Humbling of Angadar, they no longer have any inborn hatred toward any race, though that does not prevent upbringing, cultural mores, religious beliefs, or propaganda from reinforcing and perpetuating old hatreds. Drangonari tend to distrust Shaahesk because Grantir is almost constantly under attack by Shaahesk armies.

Alignment

Drangonari trend toward lawfulness, but not exclusively.

Drangonari Lands

The original home city of the Drangonari is Grantir. As a race, the drangonari are at home in virtually any environment. Within the city of Grantir itself, there is a layer in the trees, on the ground, and below the ground as well. A drangonari can thrive just as easily below ground as they could in a treetop metropolis. Since after the Humbling and Stephanus' coup in Grantir, there has been a massive emmigration of drangonari fleeing the city and resettling in the south, particularly in Elysia and T'Nanshi.

Religion

Grantir was run as a theocratic triumvirate, with Angadar as the supreme head of the city and below him his two demigod assistants Stephanus and Bobil. Since the Humbling, the balance of the triumvirate has been shattered utterly. In the present day, Grantir is ruled as a theocratic autocracy, rooted in the faith of Stephanus. The faith of Angadar is severely and violently persecuted by the government, with other faiths merely tolerated and treated as second-class. Among the drangonari diaspora Angadar remains popular, with Vorin being a close second. However, with being exposed to many other peoples, the drangonari diaspora frequently are adopting the cultures and faiths of their new homes.

Language

Angadar was originally from Faerun (of the D&D Forgotten Realms campaign setting), and taught his creations his native language. As such, the Drangonari elf language is Faerun elvish. Their written language is Espruar, a Faerun elvish script, and they will often write both Faerun elvish and Common in Espruar.

Faerun elvish was never fully developed as a language; the only known words come from D&D sourcebooks and novels. DMs and players on Avlis have sometimes substituted Quenya or Sindarin, elvish languages developed by JRR Tolkien, for Faerun elvish.

Resources

Main:

  • Grey Company Faerun Elven Language [1]
  • Grey Company Faerun Elven Phrasebook [2]
  • Compilation of known Faerun elvish words [3]
  • Espruar [4]
  • Espruar font [5]
  • Online Quenya/Sindarin dictionary [6]
  • Automatic translator [7]

See Also