and any other race (excepting Giants or Orcs, in which case the child would be half-giant or half-orc).  Although breeding between any races are acceptable, most Half-Elves are the result of Elves and

Half-Elves will be graceful and fair, like their Elven parents, but slightly stronger. They are typically raised in Elven villages, and will speak Elven and possess powerful magical abilities at an early age. Although highly educated, Half-Elves will typically feel isolated from either race of his parents and will take to wondering the Realms in solitude.

Half-Elves must utilize their elven parent's abilities to survive with the weaker-then human's flesh.  Half-Elfs can become excellant thieves or rangers, lacking the strength to become successful warriors. They contain an average amount of mana, and can become superb, but not extraordinary spellcasters.

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