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Ghostwise halflings were the most uncommon of Toril's three major halfling subraces.[8]

Personality[]

Ghostwise halflings were generally very concerned (some might say obsessed) with family and clan. They do not experience as much wanderlust as the other halflings subraces.[10]

Abilities[]

This subrace of halflings had the unique ability to communicate telepathically with any creature within 30 feet (9.1 meters) of them that spoke the same language.[5] Additionally, it was moderately more common among the Ghostwise than other halflings to display psionic powers. Such Ghostwise typically took up the life of a psychic warrior or a wilder.[3]

Combat[]

Many ghostwise halflings were barbarians. In the Chondalwood, some ghostwise halfling warriors became nightgliders, warriors who rode giant owls.[8]

NW ghostwise halflings

A ghostwise archer protecting her stricken band as they shelter in undergrowth.

Society[]

Ghostwise halflings were very elusive and were generally isolated from the outside world.[9] They often lived a nomadic life in clans. Those who left the clan often carried a token of some important natural feature in their clan's territory, such as a stone or a vial of water from a stream. Losing one's token was considered a sin and required an act of atonement assigned by the clan leader.[11]

History[]

Hin Ghostwars[]

Along with the lightfoots and stronghearts, ghostwise halflings were one of the original tribes of the Lluirwood in Luiren.[12]

Around −100 DR, a ghostwise halfling cleric named Desva began leading the ghostwise in the worship of Malar and violence, performing savage acts on the creatures and other halflings of the forest. In −68 DR, the stronghearts and lightfoots allied against the ghostwise and battle continued for years until Chand of the stronghearts slew Desva in −65 DR. Most of the surviving ghostwise left Luiren for the Chondalwood, making an oath that they wouldn't speak until they had atoned for their savagery.[12]

Notable Ghostwise Halflings[]

Ghostwise halflings - Frank Carl

Two ghostwise halflings in the Shining South.

Appendix[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 26–28. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
  2. Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 108–110. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Eytan Bernstein (2007-06-27). Psionic Races and Classes (Ghostwise Halflings, Githyanki, Mind Flayers, Yuan-ti, and Psionic Bestiary). Class Chronicles. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2020-03-14. Retrieved on 2017-09-24.
  4. Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 149. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 18. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  6. Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 76. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 109. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 74. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 17. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  10. Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 75. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
  11. Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 74–75. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 196. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  13. Robert Wiese (2003-08-13). Perinsa Falmarya the Wanderer. Realms Personalities. Wizards of the Coast. Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
  14. Richard Baker (Nov 2010). Avenger. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0786955759.
  15. Cryptic Studios (June 2013). Neverwinter. Perfect World Entertainment.

Connections[]

Subraces
AnadianGhostwiseLightfoot (HairfeetTallfellow) • Short OnesStrongheartWild
Related Races
Athasian halflingKenderShuWispling
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