Scraefaelf
| Scientific Name | Homo Parvus Spelancarius |
|---|---|
| Plural | Scraefaelfes |
| Possessive | Scraefaelfen |
The Scraefaelfes (Homo Parvus Spelancarius) are the rarest and most reclusive branch of the Sweardaelf family tree. While their cousins flourish in the forests and harbors of the surface, the Scraefael have made their homes in the deep earth since before the Great Erasure. Their most striking physical trait is a universal albinism; while this condition appears sporadically in other races, it is present in nearly every member of the Scraefaelf population.
Scraefaelfes possess unpigmented, translucent skin that often reveals the delicate network of veins and arteries beneath, paired with stark white hair and eyes that range from pale pink to misty grey. Although they can acclimate to sunlight given enough time, they find the surface world harsh and unpleasant. Any Scraefaelf venturing above ground for more than a few moments will be heavily layered in thick, dark clothing, broad head coverings, and specialized eye protection to prevent severe burns and light sensitivity.
In stark contrast to the eccentricities of their surface kin, Scraefaelf society is remarkably grounded. By human standards, they are perhaps the most "traditional" of the Sweardaelfes, building stable, welcoming communities that lack the aggressive "borrowerism" of the Borgainaelfes. Unlike the Karangi, Otan’s other famous tunnel-dwellers, the Scraefaelf do not possess a pathological desire to hoard or fetishize the minerals they uncover. While their lifestyle naturally brings them into possession of rare gems and precious ores, they view these as practical resources rather than objects of obsession.
When a Scraefaelf chooses the life of an adventurer, they typically gravitate toward the martial classes. Despite their diminutive stature, they possess incredible upper-body strength, a byproduct of generations spent carving homes out of solid rock. Foes who underestimate them based on their size often find themselves facing a deceptively powerful and deadly opponent. Furthermore, those who pursue the path of the mage find that their heritage grants them a natural affinity for the arcane; Scraefaelf casters possess significant advantages when weaving Earth Elemental magic, commanding the very stone and soil of Otan with an instinctual ease that other mages struggle to replicate.
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