The elves are an ancient race, their age of conan gold origins shrouded by the mists of time and legend, a culture that was old when even the long-lost Acheronians roamed Hyboria.
“What has happened here, Gwindor?” the elf asked his brother in disbelieving tones.
“Great evil,” his similarly somber brother answered. “All the trees have been uprooted, every plant stripped away, and the hoofprints mark a great flock of them. Aye, the most terrible beasts to roam Hyboria have been here.”
“Clop narls, then?”
Gwindor nodded somberly.
“Clop narls.”
–The Song of the Woods, Robert E. Howard
The elven peoples stick to the trees and woods, looking askance on all outsiders that dare to show their face in the sacred groves. As the world faces doom and the rise of Thoth-Amon, the elves have withdrawn to their great cities in the trees, where endless debates ring through the nights. What role should the elves take when the humans may end an Age once again?
Elves are attuned to magic and the natural world like no other people in Hyboria. Their priests sing inspiring songs of the forest, soothing even the most savage of beasts, while their graceful paladins call upon the powerful goddess Ayewin for protection. The most capable of these can even call down the Wrath of Ayewin, a magic so powerful that all enemies are instantly destroyed simply by casting it.
In Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, players will find that the elves provide the most satisfying play experience. Their graceful nature and beautiful appearance will often garner a few coin from passers-by simply by existing and elves are granted first access to all taverns in the land, while others may have to wait for an instance to open up just to get in, and their exclusive, elf-only tree cities provide a relaxing respite from a wearying world. Elves also gain mystical protection from other adventurers, such that none may raise their hand or weapon to an elf, unless that elf has already attacked them.
Elven culture is one of embracing the natural world, especially the trees and plants within it, while the elves as a people value beauty and music, often composing epic poems and reciting them on the march to inspire their friends and terrify their foes. A particularly beautiful flower or tree may inspire hours of reflection and composition, with small circles gathering to hear particularly inspiring works before battle. Roleplayers will find a wide array of bright and colorful clothes and elven equipment is known for its magical effects, be it flaming swords or be it a full set of brightly glowing armor. Elves have a natural glow about them and the radiant and overpowering beauty of an elven princess may stun all that gaze upon them, even for a moment.
Those going off to battle shun the mammoths and rhinos of the more earthly races. Instead, elves are the only race that can utilize the Giant Bumblebee mount, the only flying mount available in all of Hyboria. These bees will be lifelong companions, as well as ferocious opponents in battle and handy in sieges, as they can fly right over the walls of the enemy keep.
It should come as no surprise, then, that the life of an elf is one of beauty and serenity. Spells are sung in beautiful melodies that bring tears to the eyes of other races. As a player, you will have the option of choosing from all four of the archetypes, as elves embrace the magical world as part of the beauty and wonder of Hyboria. Those who choose the way of the sword may choose from the Paladin, Dark Templar, or Conquerer classes. The priest and priestesses of Ayewin are extremely powerful, whether in groups or on their own, while those of a shadier disposition may choose to follow the path of the Bard. Lastly, the Necromancer provides a little darkness for those preferring to stay out of the light.
The classes an Elf can play are:
Soldier: Paladin, Dark Templar, age of conan gold Conquerer
Priest: Priest of Ayewin
Rogue: Bard
Mage: Necromancer
See Also:
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Screenshot of Elf
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Elf Character Creation Video
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