Tairnadal

Deemed "wild" by their more sophisticated cousins, Tairnadal elves are one of the only races that survive outside the confines of any city. They dedicate themselves to the arts of war. The greatest heroes of the Tairnadal's many wars--against giants, dragons, and many creatures of the wilderness--live on after death, becoming the patron ancestors of the Tairnadal, Upon reaching adulthood, a Tairnadal elf forms a bond with one of the ancestors and strives to follow in the footsteps of this ancestor, living as the patron did. In this way, the champions comes to embody their ancestor, allowing their dead to live on.

The Tairnadal have three distinct lines: the Draleus Tairn roam the plains and jungles of Central Belvaria, The Valaes Tairn reside in desert beyond the Great Barricade, and the frigid tundra of the North is the home of the Silaes Tairn.

In creating a Tairnadal character, think about their patron ancestor. Most Tairnadal pursue the same class as their patron, so if your character is a wizard, your ancestor was likely a legendary archmage. Was your ancestor a famous blademaster, a stealthy hunter, or a war chanter? Were they chivalrous or merciless? Bold or clever? Whatever their path, it is your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it?

Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably city dwellers) instead of serving with the Tairnadal.