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<blockquote data-quote="TheSword" data-source="post: 8259830" data-attributes="member: 6879661"><p>I think it’s important to remember the afterlife systems are chosen by the gods, not by the race itself. There are several realms that vary based on the alignment of the god. There is at least one Dwarf Gods domain in the Outlands for instance (though I forget which one, might be Durmathoin)</p><p></p><p>An elf who behaves wickedly, makes pacts with devils and generally behaves in a lawful evil way is going to the Nine Hells, irrespective of Arvandor. You can definitely have exceptions to the general rules.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you think Archeron is a punishment, but for followers of Grumsh or Maglubiet it is a glorious reward. Just like Valhalla was for Vikings. A drow raised in the glory of Lolth wants to go to the Demonweb - presumably with their faith rewarded with power over their peers.</p><p></p><p>Focussing on the worship of gods would be my suggestion. You could certainly have a blessed Friend to Elvenkind reach Arvandor. I would make this the exception rather than the rule though. It sounds like a pretty cool character hook.</p><p></p><p>If you’re playing in a FR where you want to remove the Wall of the Faithless, for all the reasons discussed in other threads, then it’s easy enough to have folks go to the plane that best suits their temperament.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheSword, post: 8259830, member: 6879661"] I think it’s important to remember the afterlife systems are chosen by the gods, not by the race itself. There are several realms that vary based on the alignment of the god. There is at least one Dwarf Gods domain in the Outlands for instance (though I forget which one, might be Durmathoin) An elf who behaves wickedly, makes pacts with devils and generally behaves in a lawful evil way is going to the Nine Hells, irrespective of Arvandor. You can definitely have exceptions to the general rules. It sounds like you think Archeron is a punishment, but for followers of Grumsh or Maglubiet it is a glorious reward. Just like Valhalla was for Vikings. A drow raised in the glory of Lolth wants to go to the Demonweb - presumably with their faith rewarded with power over their peers. Focussing on the worship of gods would be my suggestion. You could certainly have a blessed Friend to Elvenkind reach Arvandor. I would make this the exception rather than the rule though. It sounds like a pretty cool character hook. If you’re playing in a FR where you want to remove the Wall of the Faithless, for all the reasons discussed in other threads, then it’s easy enough to have folks go to the plane that best suits their temperament. [/QUOTE]
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