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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sertimon" data-source="post: 1234474" data-attributes="member: 5503">Rune DwarvesThe Rune Dwarf doesn't seem to be way overpowered in my eyes. If the Rune Dwarf lacks all the dwarven racial traits, I would say it's balanced. But it depends on the following actually:I would also require that the use of read magic requires an Intelligence of at least 10. For the Lesser Rune ability, you should note how many times per day the Rune Dwarf can use it. If he can use it at will, it might be slightly overpowered (but okay in my book). Remove the +1 dodge bonus to AC and I would say that they could use the Lesser Rune ability at will (but can only have one rune in existence, as you have noted).I strongly suggest that you remove the notion that Rune Dwarf levels stack with those of the Runethane. Because if you don't, why would any Runethane choose another race except the Rune Dwarf? They loose nothing! It's like progressing in both levels (except that you don't gain double HD, BAB, Saves etc).  Or you could just add +1 to runethane (spell progression) at 2nd and 3rd level or something similar. Then they would only 'loose' a little rather and wouldn't outshine a runethane that is not a Rune Dwarf. But if you follow this suggestion, I would remove some of the abilities to balance it out: perhaps magic circle, empower rune, or analyze 1/day.  True ElvesI don't know if the rules of Perform differ in AU, but in 3.5 they are all separated (similar to the Knowledge skills). What version are you using? If it’s to all Perfom checks, it might be a little over the edge. Otherwise the race is balanced.The True Elf racial class seems balanced. Is there a reason why a 2nd level True Elf can use Lifesong 1/day and the Wood Witch can only use it 1/week? And if I am reading this correctly, the Wood Witch cannot select this ability before 5th level. I usually lower the HD of creatures with Con penalty by one dice, unless I envision them as a warrior race and the racial class grants full BAB. But that's just me.</blockquote>

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