Dark Elf

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Dark Elves are fallen elves of the Dark Forces. They turned their backs on Faelwyn and followed Annamor's path, building a false palace in Vael where Eryndor sits on the throne.

Side and home

• Side: Dark Forces
• Starting city: Vael, capital of the dark elves
• Gender: Male or female

Base strengths

• Same starting profile as Elf: balanced attack, light armor, and excellent smithing
• Strong fit for bow builds and gear-focused play
• Courage and speed bonuses available through racial traits such as Shadow of Vael

Cities and events

• Vael: Capital and hometown. Murder safe zones and vendor discounts apply here. Vael is not in the war city pool.
• Dor Varen: Forest border outpost that can host wars, like other faction outposts.
• Mornath: Sea harbor where Kraken hunts and Corsair invasions can appear.

In the world

• Ride wargs like other evil races
• Evil-side guards and darker quest narratives
• Eryndor, the dark elf hero, grants city bonuses when stationed where you stand

Racial Traits

Dark Elf characters can equip up to four race-specific bonuses. See Racial Traits.