Elf, Erugwaith (Desert)
Description
Desert elves are known for their physical prowess and are often excellent trackers, hunters, and survivalists. They are skilled in navigating the treacherous and unforgiving environment of the Blood Desert, and are able to survive in harsh conditions where others would perish. The Erugwaithi are a proud and close-knit community, with a strong sense of family and tribal loyalty. They are also fiercely independent and often resist outside influences and control.
The Erugwaithi are known for their use of the Erugwaith Turquoise, a magical gemstone that can create water and is highly valued in the arid desert regions. These gems are carefully guarded and passed down within families and tribes, as they are essential to the survival of the Erugwaithi in the harsh desert environment.
While they are reclusive and prefer to keep to themselves, the Erugwaithi are not hostile to outsiders. They are often wary of visitors and may keep a close eye on them, but they are usually willing to trade with those who show respect for their ways and customs.
Appearance and Culture
Skin tones are darker, ranging from mahogany to light cream colors. Hair tends to be black. Their clothing is light, woven materials such as cotton and tend toward tan, rusty red, and gray.
The Erugwaithi live in underground caverns, one per tribe. The cavern-living spaces are called felegs. Felegs are often deep in the ground. The tribes live there. Those who go out in the desert are equipped with an Erugwaith Turqouise that can create a quart of water per day.
On the lowest levels are wells that are filled by a deep aquifer. The wells have walls built around them, and a locked door with at least two guards.
Felegs are ruled over by Heruns (Women) or Aruns (Men).
Desert elves are from the Blood Desert and are part of the Erugwaith.
Erugwaithi Traits (Ex) These traits are in addition to the high elf traits, except where noted.
+2 Strength, -2 Intelligence.
Favored Class: Ranger. This trait replaces the high elf’s favored class.
