The Shadowfell: Difference between revisions
no edit summary
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
The inhabitants of the Shadowfell are a grim lot. The undead thrive here, and seem perversely energized by the oppressive gloom. Small, vicious tribes of goblinoids eke out a living. Some say the drow maintain an outpost somewhere in the realm, where they trade for the ancient and evil artifacts that can be found in haunted tombs, but this is unconfirmed. There are rumors as well of terrible giants and deformed dragons still fighting an ancient war in the shadows of broken mountains. | The inhabitants of the Shadowfell are a grim lot. The undead thrive here, and seem perversely energized by the oppressive gloom. Small, vicious tribes of goblinoids eke out a living. Some say the drow maintain an outpost somewhere in the realm, where they trade for the ancient and evil artifacts that can be found in haunted tombs, but this is unconfirmed. There are rumors as well of terrible giants and deformed dragons still fighting an ancient war in the shadows of broken mountains. | ||
If any can be said to rule the Shadowfell it is | If any can be said to rule the Shadowfell it is [[the Shadar-Kai]]. These beings resemble unusually tall and pale elves, though it is unknown if they are descendants of elves, some distant cousin, or something else entirely. The Shadar-Kai are not numerous but are powerful warriors and sorcerers. They tend to avoid one another, however, concerning themselves with ancient feuds or millennia-long quests rather than conquest. The value knowledge and power above all else, and brave (or foolish) mortals have sometimes been known to seek out Shadar-Kai to trade for hidden secrets. They are willing to make deals with mortals, and always follow through, sometimes to the regret of the mortals. | ||
The Shadar-Kai hate [[the Fey]] for reasons unknown. Some speculate they are in league with [[fiends]] or [[the creatures of the Outer Dark]], but this is mere speculation. | The Shadar-Kai hate [[the Fey]] for reasons unknown. Some speculate they are in league with [[fiends]] or [[the creatures of the Outer Dark]], but this is mere speculation. | ||