The dargonesti, progeny of the high elves created by Paladine, are a race of
sea elves that prefers to inhabit the deeper waters of the oceans. Like all
elves, they are a prideful race, and tend to be reclusive. The dargonesti
are most friendly with their kagonesti cousins, and regard their qualinesti
and silvanesti kin as arrogant. They will tolerate non-elven sea-faring
races apart from the draconians and the minotaurs, the latter of which fear
the dargonesti. Worshippers of Habbakuk and Chislev, they are a faithful and
religious race with a tendency towards good. In common with the other elves,
evil dargonesti are known as dark elves, and are cast out.
The tallest of the elven races, they are brawny, although still more slender
than the humans. Along with pointed elven ears, their blue skin, gills, and
webbed fingers and toes, they are unmistakably indentifiable. They share the
physical attributes of the Kagonesti though are generally sharper of mind.
As a result, they have developed an affinity for the arcane arts that their
land dwelling cousins do not possess.
Note that despite what elves are like in fantasy books and other games,
elves are not long lived here. They have the same lifespan as humans.
Classes Available:
Cleric, Druid, Warrior, Paladin, Thief, Barbarian,
Magic-user, Scout, Shaman
Alignments Available: All
Key Attributes: Dargonesti are strong and quick, but lack wisdom.
Racial Bonus: R0: WATERBREATH, INFRAVISION, FREE_WATER_ACTION
R2: DODGE_CHANCE by 1
R4: DODGE_CHANCE by 1