Back in the First Age of the Sun, Lúthien Tinúviel, the daughter of the Elven King Thingol, fell in love with the Man Beren. Lúthien's father disapproved of this and set Beren a seemingly impossible task of reclaiming one of the stolen Silmarils. Despite many perils, Lúthien joined Beren in this quest. With the help of Huan the Hound of Valinor, they cut a Silmaril from the crown of Morgoth. Of them was born one child, the Half-elf Dior. The line would continue, and of it was born Elwing who married Eärendil the Mariner, also a Half-elf, the son of Idril and Tuor. It was Eärendil who returned the Silmaril to the Valar and in return was granted to sail his ship through the firmament, carrying the Silmaril to shine over Arda like a star. His two sons, Elros and Elrond, were given the choice between mortality and immortality. Elros the Half-elven chose to be a mortal Man and became the first king of Númenor. Elrond the Half-elven chose to become an immortal Elf; he founded Rivendell.
Half-elves in MUME
Half-elves are more common in MUME. They resemble Humans more so than Elves, and like their mortal parentage are quite competent in most classes. Unlike Elves, they are not immune to disease.
Features
- Disease Resistance: Partial immunity to diseases; ailments take only half the usual time to run their course.
- Star of Eärendil: Under the celestial light of the Star of Eärendil, they receive reduced costs for healing spells and increased skill with weapons.
- Versatility: Bonuses to spellcasting and defending against spells, both of which are influenced by their mood.
- Aging: They age 2 times slower than common men.
- Stat Bonuses: They receive a +1 bonus to Wisdom but suffer a -1 penalty to Strength.
| Classes & Races | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Warrior · Mage · Cleric · Thief · Ranger |
| Free Peoples | Man · Elf · Half-Elf · Dwarf · Hobbit · Beorning |
| Shadow | Orc · Troll · Black Númenórean |