Medieval Aristocracy RPG

We are on a continent in the heart of the medieval era, divided into four countries, all sharing the same language: 1) The Human Tetrarchy (Borelia in the north, Meridion in the south, Levinta in the east, and Occidia in the west), an alliance of crowns sharing trade and mercantile laws; Borelia is cold and forested, Meridion an agricultural plain, Levinta a coastal port, and Occidia mountainous and pastoral; feudal lords, knights, and guilds shape local politics and rivalries. 2) The land of the four lineages (dark elves, high elves, wood elves, and snow elves), further divided into four domains that preserve their own customs, crafts, and hierarchies; social longevity is valued instead of magic; their diplomacy with humans alternates between trade in arts and timber for protection and clashes over border territories. 3) The land of the Great Beast, where various types of beastfolk coexist in tribal confederations and city-states; Their culture values ​​hunting, skill, and customary law; they act as suppliers of furs, mounts, and guides in wild regions and exert military pressure when united. 4) The Great Iron Nation, divided into the High Dwarf Kingdom above ground and the Low Dwarf Kingdom in vast underground galleries; masters of mining, smithing, and tunneling, their forges supply weapons and tools to the continent, and their economy is sustained by guild pacts and quarry secrets. In this world, magic does not exist (except for the low-fantasy magic of the High Elves); technology is rudimentary, and explanations for the strange are relegated to superstition and folk myths. Borders are marked by trade routes, scarce resources, ancient ruins, and frequent tensions: marriage alliances, bandit raids, disputes over mines, and corsairs on the coasts create a tense atmosphere, conducive to intrigue, exploration, and conflicts among the four great powers.

The human Tetrarchy is composed of four kingdoms that, although united by an alliance of crowns, live in a fragile peace constantly threatened by internal conflicts; Borelia in the north is a kingdom of dense forests and cold climates where the nobility controls vast timberlands and border fortresses, Meridion in the south is the breadbasket of the continent with extensive agricultural plains dominated by landowning houses that compete for grain routes and peasant labor, Levinta in the east is a coastal and port kingdom where merchant families, admirals and naval guilds accumulate political and economic power, and Occidia in the west is a mountainous and cattle-ranching region with border lords, rocky castles and a militarized nobility accustomed to local wars; Although they share mercantile laws, currencies, and mutual defense pacts, the border counties and duchies often clash in skirmishes, minor wars, land disputes, taxation, and trade routes, with knights and feudal militias fighting without the crowns ever engaging in full-scale war. However, faced with any external threat from other countries, the four crowns set aside their disputes and unite in joint campaigns, presenting themselves as a single human power. Even so, political life is dominated by aristocratic intrigues, court conspiracies, strategic marriages, economic sabotage, destructive gossip, espionage between noble houses, and political attacks that seek to weaken rivals without openly breaking the alliance, creating a constant atmosphere of tension, veiled betrayal, and power games.

The land of the four lineages is divided into four domains corresponding to the dark elves, high elves, wood elves, and snow elves, but in practice it functions as a centralized dictatorship dominated by the high elves, who rule with absolute authority and maintain a rigid hierarchical system based on lineage and racial purity; the high elves consider themselves the superior caste and use their exclusive mastery of magic—a low-fantasy magic centered on rituals, subtle manipulation of nature, limited healing, and ancient arcane arts—as an ideological justification for subjugating the other lineages, imposing severe laws, tributes, and restrictions on the other elves, who are treated as second-class citizens or even as serfs in certain territories; Dark elves are monitored and their movements restricted, wood elves are exploited for their forest resources and forced to serve as guardians and explorers, and snow elves are marginalized and used as military forces in inhospitable regions; despite this oppression, each lineage retains traditions, crafts, and internal structures, although always subordinate to high elven authority; their social longevity means that intrigues, resentments, and plans for rebellion develop over centuries, creating constant tension beneath a facade of stability; in foreign policy, the high elves control diplomacy with humans, alternating trade in fine woods, works of art, and ancient knowledge in exchange for protection or strategic pacts, but also generating conflicts over border territories, where the expansionist ambitions of the high elven elite clash with the human kingdoms, while the other elven lineages pay the price for these decisions without having a real say in government.

The land of the Great Beast is made up of multiple tribal confederations and city-states where diverse species of beastfolk coexist under ancestral pacts, including lineages of bears, rabbits, crows, goats, crocodiles, owls, felines and humanoid canids with 70% of their skin being animal, each with their own territories, customs and social roles; Bears dominate wooded and mountainous regions and are often warrior clans and builders, rabbits inhabit grasslands and agricultural areas as traders, explorers, and swift messengers, ravens concentrate in high cities and ancient ruins acting as scholars, spies, and chroniclers, goats control mountain passes and caravan routes as shepherds and highland merchants, crocodiles rule swamps and rivers as fishermen, amphibious warriors, and river guardians, owls live in cold regions or dense forests as tribal judges, sages, and guardians of oral tradition, felines form nomadic clans of hunters and agile warriors in savannas and forests, and canids organize territorial packs with strong hierarchical structures dedicated to warfare, hunting, and escorting caravans; Their culture values ​​physical strength, individual dexterity, ritual hunting, clan honor, and customary law passed down by elders and shamans without the need for formal institutions; although they are usually divided into clans with constant rivalries, when an external threat arises they can unite into large military confederations capable of mobilizing tribal armies, exerting considerable pressure on other countries; in times of peace they act as essential suppliers of furs, meat, exotic mounts, guides to wild territories, and specialized mercenaries, maintaining an ambiguous relationship with humans and elves that oscillates between pragmatic trade, temporary alliances, and border conflicts.

The Great Iron Nation is divided into two great dwarven kingdoms that, although forming a single nation, maintain very marked identities and rivalries: the high dwarven kingdom, inhabited by the hill dwarves, extends above the surface in stone fortresses, walled cities, and visible mining strongholds, while the low dwarven kingdom, dominated by the cave dwarves, is found in vast subterranean networks of tunnels, excavated cities, and deep forge complexes; both peoples share a culture based on mining, blacksmithing, engineering, and tunneling, and their forges produce weapons, tools, armor, and machinery that supply the entire continent, being their main source of wealth along with the trade in precious metals and gems; the economy is organized by powerful artisan guilds, mining clans, and secret quarry pacts that determine which family controls each vein, which tunnel belongs to which clan, and which technical secrets are jealously guarded for generations; However, hill dwarves and cave dwarves often have constant friction, both verbal and physical, due to cultural differences and their slight physical divergence, with hill dwarves being more robust and adapted to the surface and cave dwarves being shorter, paler, and adapted to the darkness. This generates prejudice, mockery, and disputes over resources, prestige, and political control. These tensions can escalate into tavern brawls, clan conflicts, or guild sabotage, but they rarely reach open warfare, as dwarven tradition dictates that all conflict must be resolved through oaths of brotherhood, grand festivals, contests of strength, or ritual duels, always accompanied by abundant drinking, music, and celebration, where former enemies drink together, feast, and seal pacts with hammer blows and oaths carved in stone, thus maintaining an ironclad unity against external threats.

In this continent without magic, technology is at a classic medieval level with slight cultural variations between the four countries; the human Tetrarchy uses crop rotation agriculture, iron plows, water and wind mills, cobbled roads, stone fortresses, steel weapons, crossbows, catapults, and square-sail ships, with artisan guilds producing textiles, pottery, basic glass, and manuscripts, while gunpowder does not yet exist and scientific knowledge is empirical and transmitted by teachers and monasteries; the country of the four elven lineages possesses refined but not more advanced technology, excelling in high-precision carpentry, light architecture, durable agricultural tools, fine metallurgy, and food preservation techniques, with water clocks, detailed maps, and highly developed writing, using their limited magic only for minor rituals that do not replace engineering; The land of the Great Beast has a more practical and tribal technology, with simple forges, leather and metal weapons and armor, specialized mounts, wooden towers, rope bridges, advanced hunting traps, and rudimentary river navigation, prioritizing functionality over aesthetics; the Great Iron Nation is the most advanced in engineering, with underground ventilation systems, pulleys, hand cranes, counterweight elevators, high-temperature furnaces, drainage channels, simple mechanical clocks, and complex underground fortifications, although without reaching industrial technologies, keeping everything within a medieval framework based on manual strength, draft animals, and knowledge inherited by guilds.

The social structure of the continent follows a rigid and stratified medieval model with variations depending on the country; in the human Tetrarchy, a feudal aristocracy dominated, composed of kings, dukes, counts, and territorial lords who control lands, armies, and local justice; below them are knights and lesser nobles who serve as administrators and military personnel; then an urban bourgeoisie made up of merchants, bankers, guild masters, and free artisans who accumulate wealth and political influence in cities; and finally peasants, serfs, and day laborers tied to the land with few rights. There are also war slaves or debt slaves, although in limited numbers and regulated by local laws. In the land of the four lineages, society is dominated by a high elf aristocracy that monopolizes political, military, and religious power, followed by subordinate castes of other elves with legal restrictions, while merchants, artisans, and scholars form a minor elite controlled by the high elves, and there are systems of serfdom and covert slavery for the oppressed lineages. In the land of the Great Beast, the hierarchy is based on clans, tribal chiefs, councils of elders, and warrior champions, with itinerant merchants and artisans as the middle class and hunters, herders, and tribal workers as the base. Slavery is common after tribal wars or wars against foreigners, used as labor or for exchange. In the Great Iron Nation, society is organized into clans, guild houses, and councils of master craftsmen, with kings and high clans as the aristocracy, master blacksmiths and merchants as the powerful bourgeoisie, miners and soldiers as the working class, and prisoners of war or debtors turned into slaves in deep mines. All of this is governed by codes of honor, contracts engraved in stone, and a strong culture of loyalty to the clan and the guild.

The continent is a large, elongated landmass stretching from north to south, with varied climates and biomes that determine the location of the four countries. In the far north lies the Human Tetrarchy, occupying a vast temperate-cold region with large boreal forests, mighty rivers, and mountain ranges on its western borders. Borelia dominates the north, Meridion extends south into large fertile plains, Levinta occupies the eastern coast with inland seas, bays, and archipelagos, and Occidia is situated to the west among mountains, hills, and cattle plateaus. To the northeast of the continent, in a region of ancient forests, tundras, and misty lands, lies the country of the four elven lineages, with domains divided into deep jungles, snowy regions, high valleys, and little-explored underground areas. In the center and southwest of the continent lies the land of the Great Beast, characterized by savannas, swamps, jungles, great rivers, and wild plains where tribal confederations control vast, sparsely urbanized territories; beneath much of the continent, but with mountainous enclaves visible in the west and center, stretches the Great Iron Nation, with surface cities in mineral-rich mountain ranges and a vast underground kingdom branching out beneath mountains, hills, and ancient massifs, connecting tunnels, mines, and hidden fortresses; the continent is crisscrossed by land trade routes, navigable rivers, and coastal sea routes, with natural borders marked by mountain ranges, great rivers, inland deserts, and impenetrable forests, creating zones of conflict, cultural exchange, and constant exploration.

In Borelia, in the north of the continent, are the capital Frigard (in the center of the kingdom, next to a large forest), the fortress city Varkholm (west of Borelia, on the mountainous border), the river port Nornvik (south of Borelia, next to a large river) and the lumber village Thalen (east, in the deep forests); in Meridion, in the south of the continent, are the capital Solmaria (in the central plains), the granary city Ardentia (west of Meridion, in the fertile lands), the warm port Calisport (east, on the south coast) and the farming village Velora (north of Meridion, near the border with Levinta); in Levinta, in the east of the continent, are the port capital Asterhold (on the east coast), the trading city Bresalia (north of Levinta, on a large bay), the coastal fortress Kharven (south of Levinta, watching over sea routes) and the fishing village Lyris (inland, next to a lake); In Occidia, in the west of the continent, are the mountain capital Durnheim (in the central mountains), the cattle town Krovak (south of Occidia, in the hills), the border fortress Stonewatch (north of Occidia, in the mountain pass) and the mining town Harfeld (east of Occidia, near the border with Meridion).

Humans speak in a highly pragmatic way, varying according to region and social class. Nobles use formal language, laden with titles, polite formulas, and political rhetoric, while peasants and soldiers speak directly, using regional idioms and vulgar slang. Merchants use a calculating and diplomatic tone, always weighing words as if they were coins. In general, humans are verbal, skilled negotiators, and quick to insult or flatter as it suits them.

High elves speak in a refined, slow, and elaborate manner, using metaphors, historical references, and a condescending tone. They often treat others as if they were children or inferior races, even when attempting to be diplomatic. Dark elves use a drier, more pragmatic language, with irony and double meanings; they tend to measure every word out of distrust towards high elves. The forest elves speak in a calm, poetic way, connected to nature, with proverbs and references to natural cycles. The snow elves use a brief, serious, and direct tone, with little visible emotion, reflecting their austere culture.

Beastfolk tend to speak in ways strongly influenced by their species and tribal culture. Bears use short, forceful phrases, valuing power over rhetoric. Rabbits speak quickly and with a great deal of social and commercial illustrative. Ravens use symbolic language, full of proverbs and references to omens. Goats speak practically, focusing on routes, trade, and survival. Crocodiles are very laconic and threatening, using silence as a social tool. Owls speak slowly, with the tone of a judge or sage. Felines use a proud and provocative language, while canids speak with a clear hierarchical structure, using terms of pack and loyalty.

The dwarves speak in deep, direct voices, laden with technical jargon about metallurgy and mining. The hill people use a more sociable and businesslike tone.

Humans live in constant rivalry between kingdoms, but share a common identity when facing non-humans. They may hate each other in internal wars, but they unite against external threats without hesitation.

Humans and high elves maintain a tense relationship of diplomacy and resentment: humans admire their longevity and magic, but despise their arrogance; high elves view humans as temporary and easily manipulated tools. With other elves, humans tend to be more pragmatic, trading and forming tactical alliances.

Among the elves, the high elves openly discriminate against other bloodlines, enforcing racial laws and restrictions. Other elves feel resentment, fear, or a desire to rebel, but many have internalized the hierarchy after centuries of domination.

Beastfolk distrust all civilized people, viewing humans and elves as territorial invaders, but they will trade if it benefits them. Intense tribal rivalries exist among them, but they also show strong solidarity when an outside race threatens their territory.

Dwarves respect humans for their trade, despise elves for being arrogant and impractical, and view beastfolk as useful but unpredictable barbarians. Among dwarves, the hill-cave rivalry is constant, but they consider it utter treason to seriously fight each other against an external threat.

Overall, the continent is marked by structural racism, opportunistic alliances, cold diplomacy, and historical hatreds, creating an ideal setting for political conflicts, wars, intrigue, and role-playing drama.

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There are 4 races of elves: High elves, dark elves, snow elves, and forest elves. High elves are slender and tall, with delicate, angular features, fair skin that sometimes seems luminous in the sunlight, long, silky hair in shades of silver, gold, or black, and almond-shaped eyes that shine with magical intensity. Their bearing is elegant, and their movements graceful, reflecting centuries of social and military training. Dark elves are of medium height, with grayish or dark brown skin, black or dark blue hair, and eyes that reflect shades of green or amber. Their features are sharper, and their expressions are stern. Their appearance commands respect and distrust, revealing cunning and mystery. Wood elves have bronze or light green skin, hair in shades of brown, reddish, or green, long, pointed ears, and green or amber eyes, adapted to camouflage in forests and jungles. Their build is agile and light, ideal for moving among trees and over difficult terrain. Snow elves have pale, almost white skin, white, gray, or very light blue hair, cold blue or silver eyes, and delicate, austere features; their build is more robust than that of other elves, adapted to the cold and to survive in extreme climates, with calculated and silent movements.

There are 2 races of dwarves: hill dwarves and cave dwarves. Hill dwarves, inhabitants of the upper kingdom, are stout and short, with stocky, muscular bodies adapted to work on the surface and to combat. Their skin is usually pale to sun-tanned, with thick, long beards that vary in shades of brown, reddish, or gray, and thick hair, usually tied back or braided. Their facial features are square and firm, with broad noses and small but piercing eyes, reflecting determination and pride. Cave dwarves, inhabitants of the subterranean kingdom, are slightly shorter and more compact, with pale, grayish, or slightly bluish skin due to the lack of sunlight. Their hair and beards are generally dark or ashen, thicker, and coarser, and their eyes are larger and adapted to the darkness, with bright irises that capture the scant light of the tunnels. Their features are rugged but firm, and their powerful, resilient build makes them excellent miners and warriors underground.

Beastfolk exhibit hybrid traits of animals and humans, varying by species and adapted to their environment and lifestyle. Bears are large and muscular, with dense brown or black fur, long arms and impressive strength, rugged features, and powerful jaws, capable of walking upright or on all fours as needed. Rabbits are agile and small, with long, mobile ears, soft fur in shades of beige, gray, or white, large, expressive eyes, a light build for speed and leaping, and dexterous hands for fine tasks. Ravens possess black or iridescent feathers on their arms and back, bright eyes, and short beaks, combining agile limbs with partial wings or adaptations for gliding and climbing. Their posture is upright, and their movements are swift and calculated. Goats have sturdy hooves, curved or straight horns depending on the breed, coarse coats in shades of brown or gray, compact and agile bodies adapted to mountains and cliffs, and elongated faces with watchful, horizontal eyes. Crocodiles are large, with scaly green or brown skin, powerful tails, wide jaws, and robust limbs, capable of moving swiftly both on land and in water; their eyes are small but piercing. Owls combine human-like features with feathers on their arms and torso, large yellow eyes, a rounded face with a short beak, light limbs, and sharp talons, adapted for flight and night watch. Felines are slender, muscular, and agile, with striped, spotted, or solid-colored coats, piercing eyes, and pointed ears, capable of precise leaps and silent movements. Canids have an athletic and resistant constitution, short or dense fur in shades of gray, brown or black, erect or drooping ears depending on lineage, elongated snouts, long tails and pack strength, balancing speed, coordination and group hunting capabilities.

The humans of Borelia, in the north, have fair skin due to the cold climate, dark or brown hair, blue, gray, or green eyes, and a robust build resistant to the cold. They tend to be tall for their region, with well-defined musculature from forestry and military work, and angular faces with straight noses and strong jaws. The humans of Meridion, in the south, have sun-tanned skin, brown or reddish hair, green or brown eyes, and a medium build—agile yet strong, adapted to agricultural life. Their features are soft and expressive, reflecting an aptitude for social and commercial interaction. The humans of Levinta, in the east, have fair to olive skin, hair in various shades, blue, gray, or brown eyes, and slender, resilient bodies, accustomed to port and maritime work. Their hands are dexterous and their movements precise, reflecting skill in navigation and trade. The humans of Occidia, to the west, have slightly tanned or light skin, dark or black hair, brown or amber eyes, and a short, muscular build, adapted to mountainous and pastoral life; their faces are firm and their features marked, with strong hands for physical work, reflecting toughness and perseverance in harsh environments.

The military academies in each country of the continent reflect the traditions, culture, and priorities of their inhabitants, training warriors and leaders according to the needs of each society. In the human Tetrarchy, each kingdom has its own academy: Borelia trains cold-hardened knights and rangers, specializing in sword and axe combat and forest and mountain strategies; Meridion focuses on light infantry, archery, and plains military logistics, training officers who combine mobility and organization; Levinta teaches naval tactics, coastal assaults, and the use of simple artillery, preparing captains and sailors skilled in armed trade and port defense; Occidia develops mountain warriors, soldiers hardened to rugged terrain, specialists in pass defense and ambushes. All these academies include instruction in horsemanship, weapons handling, troop leadership, and fortification techniques, with a strong emphasis on discipline, honor, and rivalry among cadets, fostering both internal competition and unity in the face of external threats.

In the land of the four elven lineages, military training is centralized under the control of the high elves, who instruct the other lineages in the arts of war and strategy, combining melee combat, limited use of ritual magic, and defensive tactics in forests and snowy territories; the dark, forest, and snow cadets receive strict, hierarchical, and closely monitored training, with an emphasis on obedience and loyalty, while the high elves specialize in war magic and command, ensuring their dominance over all others.

In the land of the Great Beast, academies are less formal, consisting of tribal and warrior training camps where the young of each species learn hunting, pack tactics, physical combat and clan defense; ambush techniques, use of improvised weapons, beast riding and group coordination are taught, fostering strength, cunning and solidarity between tribes, but also competition between lineages.

In the Great Iron Nation, dwarven academies are divided by kingdom: hill academies train in surface fortifications, siege maneuvers, and the use of hammers, axes, and heavy armor, while cavern academies teach tunnel combat, mine control, rudimentary explosives, and underground guerrilla tactics. Both academies include training in military engineering, trap-building, and clan leadership, and despite the hill-cave rivalry, they unite in joint exercises to maintain national strength against external threats.

Monsters of the Continent (non-magical): In this land, threats don't come from sorcery but from nature taken to its extreme: animals and humanoids altered by climate, competition, and natural selection, enlarged or more aggressive versions of known species. They are real and tangible dangers: hunters, territorial beasts, and scavengers that force communities, armies, and adventurers to learn to detect, avoid, or extinguish them.

There are several distinct categories. Pack predators (ice wolves and warm-climate wolves) hunt in coordinated groups, using ambushes and stalking techniques: those from cold climates are heavy, resilient, and capable of attacking in storms; those from warm climates are faster and use the terrain to flank their prey. Massive beasts—giant mountain boars, hypertrophied bears, or deer with enormous antlers—are slow but brutal, capable of tearing through fences, overturning carts, and halting entire convoys; their fury is unpredictable, and their value for food and ivory makes for dangerous and lucrative hunts.

Primitive humanoids like goblins present another problem: small, numerous, practically intelligent, adept at traps and looting, and organized into gangs that take advantage of the night and abandoned territories; they are not “monsters” by nature, but their violence and numbers make them a threat. Amorphous, slime-like creatures are different threats: they can clog wells, consume supplies, or corrode wheels and equipment; their behavior is often unintentional but devastating. Aerial predators like harpies attack from the sky in coordinated swarms, stealing cargo and abducting unsuspecting victims. There are also giant arthropods, colossal snakes, and aquatic reptiles that control dangerous stretches of rivers and swamps; their ambush is silent and deadly.

Behavior and signs: Most have repeatable patterns—hunting areas, migratory routes, burrows, or nests—and leave clear signs: deep or multiple footprints, plucked fur and feathers, carcasses with specific markings (group bites, tears, burials), and changes in local fauna (birds leaving the area, nervous domestic animals). Breeding seasons increase attacks; scarce water sources in summer concentrate dangerous encounters. Many monsters adapt to the presence of humans: they learn routines, exploit caravans, and take advantage of waste.

Human Impact: Monsters shape economies and societies. They provide hides, tusks, claws, fat, and meat when successfully hunted; they foster professions—professional hunters, trappers, guides, exterminators—and trophy trade networks. At the same time, they force the invention of defenses: lines of stakes, night watch, watchtowers, alternative routes, and bounty payments. Entire villages celebrate or mourn depending on their luck with a pack; trade routes depend on stability in the face of these threats.

Tactics against them: study signs, travel in caravans, use hunting dogs and traps, set well-planned ambushes, and avoid fighting on unfavorable terrain. Large beasts require coordinated groups with archers, trappers, and tracking specialists; goblins and harpies require constant vigilance and swift action; slimes, ingenious solutions (collecting them in bowls, using barriers) rather than brute force. Traditional knowledge (songs, tree markings, profane rituals) is often more useful than purely military strategy.

In short: monsters are extreme forces of nature, not miracles; their existence makes the continent more dangerous and, at the same time, richer in opportunities for hunters, engineers, and storytellers. Understanding their habits, respecting their rules, and harnessing their resources is the difference between thriving and disappearing in this savage world.

Humans (style by kingdom) Borelia: short, consonant names, often with hard sounds (k, g, r). Toponymic or occupational surnames. Examples: Edrik Hald, Sigrun Vark, Halvar Norn, Greta Thalen, Borun Frigard, Marta Krov, Joren Strid, Runa Varkholm. Meridion: fluid and open, long vowels, agricultural surnames. Examples: Alvaro Solm, Lenora Vel, Maren Ardent, Tomas Calis, Ysabel Mer, Dario Vilor, Ilda Grain, Corin Valsa. Levinta: nautical and cosmopolitan names with foreign influences, surnames derived from guilds or ports. Examples: Cassian Aster, Mira Brisa, Oleg Kharv, Serin Lyr, Halima Port, Joss Fal, Renna Asterhold, Belen Maris. Occidia: harsh consonants, diminutives of war; surnames linked to mountains and livestock. Examples: Dagun Durn, Hilda Krov, Bram Stone, Toren Harf, Sela Voss, Kade Mountain, Orna Grey, Fen Harfeld.

High elves Long, melodious names with open syllables and sustained vowels; they often include epithets and house names (House X). Elegant pronunciation, with many double or liquid letters. Examples: Aelorian Thalas, Serelyndra Cael, Thamior Vael, Elyndor Mirtha, Lirethiel Auran, Caelisse Navar, Vaelorin Saran, Maerentha Lys. Dark elves Short but sharp names, sibilant consonants and low tones; surnames that evoke shadows or clan. Examples: Zharis Khel, Morra Vesh, Drelk Thun, Ysrek Durn, Kethra Olv, Vesha Nyr, Thanek Sorl, Rilth Velk.

Forest Elves Names with natural sounds, lots of s's and n's, surnames linked to trees/rivers. They sound melodious and practical. Examples: Sylara Fenn, Thalen Oak, Miren Briar, Asha Lorne, Coren Moss, Elira Thal, Fenris Lark, Nuala Greenwood.

Snow Elves Short, sharp names, cold consonants (k, t, s), surnames that refer to ice or blizzards. Examples: Kira Soln, Tael Frost, Isen Kalt, Sora Niv, Haldar Vein, Elsi Snow, Torin Rime, Ylka Glace. Dwarves (hill and cave) Clans and patronymics; short names, strong consonants, abundant r's and s's. Surnames are usually from clans or workshops and are always used. Hill Dwarves: Examples: Brom Barbak, Hilda Stonebrew, Korin Redbeard, Marra Hillhand, Duric Aleforge, Sigr Barrow, Toren Goldmantle, Helga Rock. Cave Dwarves: Examples: Grun Thar, Vek Deepdelve, Borr Kelem, Urdin Shadeforge, Hekr Slate, Nara Ironroot, Dugh Blackpick, Morra Cavemantle.

Beastfolk (by species: style and examples) Bear: powerful names, often surnames/clans indicating strength or territory; many use epithets. E.g.: Grun Hach (Grun Fist), Bryna Bear, Karok Ironpaw, Hela Urs, Bram Hide, Orun Deeppaw, Thura Stoneback, Marn Bearclan. Rabbit: short, agile names, affectionate diminutives; surnames of burrow or passage. E.g.: Piri Quick, Heth Nib, Lira Hop, Jex Carrot, Miri Fen, Bex Thim, Rill Burrow, Suni Fleet. Raven: symbolic names, often with alliteration, and surnames from parchment/ruin. E.g.: Krek Quill, Varra Soot, Noir Crowe, Sable Ink, Keth Raven, Orrin Blackwing, Vesh Lore, Talix Chronicle. Goat: harsh names, nasal consonants, cliff or trail surnames. Ex: Bram Capra, Nala Cliff, Gorr Horn, Hessa Pass, Tovin Crag, Marn Goatsong, Belk Ridge, Sera Thatch. Crocodile: short, guttural names, river/lagoon surnames. E.g.: Kroth Swale, Zarn Mire, Gek River, Sula Marsh, Bruk Flood, Hek Scute, Vorn Braid, Luta Deep. Owl: wise and slow names, words that sound like whispers; surnames of watchman or nest. E.g.: Oryn Hoot, Selen Night, Thas Wise, Murra Watch, Kaal Moon, Elda Taw, Ruun Hollow, Isha Gaze. Feline: elegant names with soft sounds and contractions; hunting clan surnames. E.g.: Lysa Swift, Karo Stride, Miri Pelt, Sera Dawn, Talin Spot, Hara Night, Neko Thorn, Zira Fleet. Canid: pack names, often with prefixes indicating rank; trail or wolf/wolf surnames. E.g.: Fen Pack, Hrok Lead, Mara Howl, Jorn Tracker, Sila Den, Boru Alpha, Kess Trail, Ralk Hunt.

For beastfolk it is common to add descriptive nicknames: “X the Tooth”, “Y of the Pack”, “Z Swamp Skin”.