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Message: <blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 853102" data-attributes="member: 426">Perhaps one approach to the Sun Elves would be to have a series of conflicting traditions.  Some may lean towards a more noble and egalitarian ideal fitting with a Chaotic Good alignment, while others may lean more towards a Lawful Neutral or even evil alignment.The various Sun Elf cultures could have struggled between these extremes at different times.  I have found some of the portrayals of Sun Elves to not present them in the best light.  So, they may have had periods of moral decadence which was ended by a time of repentence.  (Perhaps the Sun Elves are still trying to figure out who they are.  They are gifted, but the question is how to use those gifts: in service to the world or only to themselves, or somewhere between the extremes?)  Perhaps some leader can inspire the Sun Elves to their true potential or lead them into darkness.  (Sounds like a job for the PCs.)The IRs were a lot of fun.  I think to some extant my actions were impacted by those of the previous IRs.  Curiously, the elves of Oerth were more reasonable in the IR than their Torillian kin.  Black Omega, creamsteak, and Alyx (has anyone seen him n the boards) portrayed the elves as capable of light heartedness, compassion, and courage in defense of their homes.  In particular, Alyx's portrayal of the elven determination to defend and avenge the kingdom of Celene was well written.  I think, in general, many of the players looked back on the portrayal of elves from such sources as Tolkien, Celtic and Norse myth, and various legends.  (Black Omega's PC may have often seemed flighty but I would not want to play a character on the sharp end of her sword.)It has been mentioned that a new FR book, combining elements of the FRCS and the Epic Level Handbook, will be released next year.  Perhaps this book might be a good opportunity to address some of the issues concerning Sun Elves and other elven subraces.    For the present, I think players will have to decide what visions of the Sun Elves and other races best fits their ideas of the Realms.  (Or as I like to say, a campaign setting is your world -- do with it as you will.)</blockquote>

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