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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zachian" data-source="post: 2727736" data-attributes="member: 32078">I know it has been a long time coming but I finally got it down enough to show you the first draft for the Halfings.  Let me know what you think.  I am totally willing to change anything that may cause grief.[h2]History[/h2]Halflings are among the most adaptable race in the History of Rhiannon.  In the land of Eire, Halflings lived in small country towns keeping mostly to themselves.  They would trade with other races openly and offer any aid when asked.    After the ships landed and the greater and lesser races came together, each race seemed to go their separate ways.  The Halfling race was the exception.  Instead of trying to carve out a new home for themselves, they helped the other races build towns and cities by filling areas of expertise vacant in each race.  For example, the Halflings that choose to go with the Dwarves did most of the farming.  And the ones that followed the Elves did most of the mining for ores.  Today Halflings continue to fill voids throughout the land looking for opportunities where ever they may be.    [h2]Culture[/h2]    Halflings care little about power and fame.  They instead look to acquire wealth and the finer things in life.  They do not flaunt or show off their wealth with fancy clothes and jewels, but rather want to live a very comfortable life with a very nice home equipped with luxuries and the finer things in life.    Halflings are not very combative by nature; few have the stamina to march all over the countryside or the strength to effectively swing a weapon.  During the Great War, Halflings were generally messengers, spies and scouts.  When Halflings were involved in combat they were usually archers, only resorting to hand to hand when absolutely necessary.    Halflings of today worship Eli through their own saint, Andrew Stonethrower, even though the Halfling's request for Samuel to be appointed to Saint was rejected.  This was a soar spot between Halflings and the church but something the Halfling race has let go as the years pass.  They still worship Eli through Samuel but do so in privacy so as not to upset the church or others that might frown upon it.        Halflings have some how been branded as tricksters and joke players.  Thruthfully it is the Gnomes that are the tricksters and jokers.  It is known that Halflings prefer the company of Gnomes to any other, which is why they have been labeled pranksters.  Halflings like Gnomes because they have a more easy going attitude and can appreciate the desire to have the finer things in life.  As far as attitude for work and various other things the Halfling people are most like Humans.  They can be determined, intelligent people with a work ethic like no other, they just also like to relax when the work is done.[h2]Andrew Stonethrower[/h2]    Andrew was one of the few Halflings to ever fight in the Great War.  He was an unusually strong Halfling with a very strong will and commitment for good.  He chose to serve Eli by becoming a holy fighter in his name.  He was a gifted fighter and had a magical aura about him.  The Halfling race wanted Andrew to become a saint after he took it upon himself to fend off the enemy while many villages and towns where making their way South trying to escape the lizard men.  Andrew used his sword and magic to slay many of the invading attackers and fended them off long enough for the people to safely make their way South.  He eventually took on more enemies than he could handle and was killed, but the Halflings will never forget his bravery and sacrifice.</blockquote>

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