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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Byronic" data-source="post: 4301063" data-attributes="member: 56829">I like that. It's as if Elves are so consumed by their woodsy nature that they  just don't think or live in the same way humans do but more like a tree or forest does. So they spend centuries perfecting their crafts until they simply change into other things. They become spirits who are restricted to the forests in which they dwell, some might even become Dryads and other things. Those Elves who become adventurers might just burn out their lives within 3 centuries, only to return to their forests and become something else. Perhaps in their twilight years they already change their view of time, so that they are not too likely to use their power as a more vibrant younger human would, Or perhaps, those Elves who choose an adventurers life simply die after their allotted lifespan. They achieve True Death.Other more long living races may suffer similar fates. Dwarves are affiliated with stone for more then one reason. Dragonborn might one day after one-and-a-half human lifespans or so form into a chrysalis after which they may emerge as dragons.Mind you, this does not totally solve the question of history and power.Of those long lived races who study magic Lichs are perhaps the best example. They can live literally forever and if they were not already adept at magic they would not have become Lichs. I think that the main reason that long lived races have not learned magic and conquered the world is a simple matter of talent and interest. However magical Elves might be if they are not interested in becoming War Wizards they will not become one. And of those that do some will not get to the Epic or perhaps not even breach Paragon level. History though is the hardest. This is stopped by two things though. First, how much does the person have access to? The Elf in the woods does not HAVE internet. He most likely does not have a spy network all over the world.  So first you have to find someone with access to information. Secondly you have to find someone that either wants or can be persuaded to tell you. Anyone want to hold a dagger to the Dragons throat and tell him he has to tell you the history of the ruins "or else"?</blockquote>

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