The RACES in the Land of Mordor


CENTAUR - Large race
Centaurs are magnificent creatures, being half man and half horse. They combine the naturally high constitution of both races, and are exceptionally hard to kill. They tend to be socially oriented, and like to be in the company of others. They have been known to kill their enemies with only their hooves.



ELF - Medium race
Somewhat shorter than humans, the elf is of weaker constitution and higher intelligence. They often have a high interest in things magic and can see easily in the dark. They are excellent mages and alchemists.



DARK ELF - Medium race
A dark elf is a dreaded, evil member of the Drow and is a creature with dark skin and pale, white hair. Like all elves, they have high dexterity but lower constitution than men. They are very intelligent and make good alchemists, mages and thieves.



DWARF - Small race
A dwarf is strong but stocky and small, standing less than four feet tall. Dwarves are sturdy fighters, and are known to be stubborn and practical, never really trusting magic or anything they cannot see and hold. They can see in the dark and are very strong.



GNOME - Small race
A small cousin of the dwarf, gnomes tend to be nimble and and quick. They are often multi-talented and make excellent clerics or thieves. (Is there a difference?)



HALF-ELF - Medium race
A cross between the elven and human races, a half-elf can become a master in any class. In the case where the father was human and the mother was elven, these half-elves are also known as wandering elves.



HALF-GIANT - Large race
A cross between the giant and human races, a half-giant is brutally strong and makes a very good warrior. In all known cases, the mother was a giant and the father was human. They are genial, but often not very smart.



HALF-ORC - Medium race
Half-Orcs are the products of humans and orcs, but not a very pretty combination. They tend to be smarter than the normal orc, and have tremendous strength, but they lack the constitution of their parents.



HOBBIT - Small race
Small and agile, the hobbit is especially dexterious and likes to live close to nature. Although well known to others as hobbits, they prefer to be called by their chosen name of halfling. They have very quick hands, and make excellent thieves and pick-pockets.



HUMAN - Medium race
What is man? Who knows? And if you are actually reading this, perhaps you should stop mudding for about a week, and read philosophy.



OGRE - Large race
Adult ogres can stand nine to ten feet tall, although they do not generally have the body mass of a half-giant. They mingle freely with giants and trolls, and often serve as mercenaries. They have thick hides which makes them difficult to kill. They have little use for priests or shamen.



ORC - Medium race
Orcs are fierce warriors and look much like primitive humans with greenish-grey skin. Orcs have a fierce loyalty to their tribe, but are suspicious of all others. They are very strong and quick, and easily learn to use weaponry.



SATYR - Medium race
The Satyr is part man and part goat, and you will have to decide which part is which. If you've heard the expression "horny as a billy goat," you will know where it comes from after seeing a Satyr. They are nimble and quick of foot, and in the Land of Mordor, they serve Alith, the Great White Holy Goat.





-- Styx, the Dungeonmaster
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