Posted by JARF on October 04, 1999 at 18:57:34:
In Reply to: Re: Some Questions posted by Leorinth on October 04, 1999 at 18:50:22:
> > Get it straight elves average size is TALLER than humans. But in CF i think they and Humans are same size. Elves avg 6'6" roundabouts while humans are avg 6'. That is in almost any fantasy book, game whatever. > I don't think so. Most books I've read tells of elves being a little smaller than humans but very much more agile. I could be wrong... just don't flame. > Jack shrugs, wondering if he's size 1.
The "tolkien" elf...(based on LoTR) is taller and thinner than the average human. It's the Tolkien elf that AD&D series use. Other books use the more 'faerie-esque' elf, that is more based on the mythical sprite-like merry, happy go lucky elven type. I have no idea about game size...but figured since I did know about elves, I'd post that.
(relises he spent too much time ready fantasy novels as a...well, still spend too much time reading fantasy novels)