Book of Nine Swords Eternal Blade half-elf?

[RigaMortus2]

If it said something like, Type: Humanoid (Elf) then I'd say half-elves could apply. However, Race: Elf specifically calls out the elf race to the exclusion of all others. Note that the Arcane Archer PrC says "Race: Elf or half-elf". If "Race: Elf" included half-elves then this wording would probably be different.

What about Drow? Or other sub-races of Elves? Gray Elf, Snow Elf, Sylvan Elf?

 

[hong]

Apropos of nothing, island of time is whacked. That is all.

This post brought to you by a 24-hour caffeine-fueled bender.

 

[hong]

... crap, the caffeine is wearing off.

 

[blargney the second]

Yeah, it's treacherous like that.

 

[hong]

Hm, my circadian rhythm is now 180 degrees out of phase with the outside world. I too am turning into an eternal blade!

 

[UltimaGabe]

(Seriously, though: a class or feat may or may not qualify as an "effect". I'd let it count, because the Half-Elf isn't all that great, but consult your DM before using.)

Cheers, -- N

The FAQ clearly stated that a feat IS an effect.

 

[Nifft]

The FAQ clearly stated that a feat IS an effect.

That's true. Not everyone agrees with the FAQ regarding Feats, though... and since this is a class, there's even more wiggle room.

(I'd probably allow it, though.)

Cheers, -- N

 

[Nifft]

Hm, my circadian rhythm is now 180 degrees out of phase with the outside world. I too am turning into an eternal blade!

Or a New Yorker.

-- N

 

[Ltheb Silverfrond]

I'd say since half elves count as elves for effects, and since they are pretty cruddy race, I'd let them take this class.

On a similar note: (Warning: This is going to sound stupid, but it might be a relevant observation given that 'feats' and 'classes' are effects)
Iron Heart Surge says it can end, among other things, any effect affecting you with a duration other than Instantaneous. (Says specifically one or more rounds, but Ask Wizards clarified it to mean any non-instant duration) Now, if feats and classes are 'effects', how could this strangely interact with Iron Heart Surge? Can I 'end' being a specific class? What about a race? If I have toughness, and 'end' it, I lose 3 hp, right? It can end conditions too. Being dead is a condition.
Also the definition of 'affecting you' could be relevant.

 

[Piratecat]

Hm, my circadian rhythm is now 180 degrees out of phase with the outside world.

Hong, you're in Australia. From my perspective, didn't you START that way?

And to stay on topic, I say yes, the half-elf can enter the class. It may be the only time in his career that this particular racial ability is worth a damn. Might as well do something with it.