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Offline Malleable

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Elves and Sleeping?
« on: August 27, 2016, 12:28:40 PM »
So from the main RMFRG book, and probably the RM2 books, elves only require 2 hours of sleep or meditation a night, and half-elves only require 4 hours of sleep or meditation a night.

Reading Terry's Loremaster Legacy book the two main characters constantly complain about being tired and sleep in late.

In my campaign, the elves and half-elves play by the 2/4 hour rule.

Are Shadow World elves different from the main books in this regard?

Thanks,
Mal

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Re: Elves and Sleeping?
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2016, 12:35:45 PM »
So from the main RMFRG book, and probably the RM2 books, elves only require 2 hours of sleep or meditation a night, and half-elves only require 4 hours of sleep or meditation a night.

Reading Terry's Loremaster Legacy book the two main characters constantly complain about being tired and sleep in late.

In my campaign, the elves and half-elves play by the 2/4 hour rule.

Are Shadow World elves different from the main books in this regard?

Thanks,
Mal

You make a good point. 2/4 is a guideline. I would suggest that in Loremaster Legacy,  Kalen and Jad, brought up in a mortal-dominated home environment, became acclimated to sleeping more as they grew up. They could eventually adapt to sleeping less.
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Re: Elves and Sleeping?
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2016, 12:41:51 PM »
Terry.  Thanks very much for your speedy reply!

My campaign is running right now so we are discussing your answer.

Mal

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Re: Elves and Sleeping?
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2016, 01:50:57 PM »
Maybe they were sleeping too much and didn't realize it and this is why they were tired. ;)
(You know when you sleep TOO long are are mushy headed all day).
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Re: Elves and Sleeping?
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2016, 01:58:14 PM »
Maybe they were sleeping too much and didn't realize it and this is why they were tired. ;)
(You know when you sleep TOO long are are mushy headed all day).

Or have too long a nap.
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