Quick Question (Ranger enemies)

[Ryan B. Caveney]

On Tue, 12 May 1998, The Olesen's wrote:
>
> For the Forest Runner's species enemy the Complete Ranger's Handbook
> says, "A forest runner's species enemy must have some associastion with
> the regime he opposes."


I repeat my contention that human is the most logical species
enemy for a Sidhelien ranger (yes, for good rangers, because humans who
clearcut forests, regardless of "civilizing" purpose, are EVIL),
especially one concerned with protecting the forests in Anuire.

- --Ryan

[DKEvermore]

In a message dated 98-05-12 14:15:29 EDT, you write:

> I repeat my contention that human is the most logical species
> enemy for a Sidhelien ranger (yes, for good rangers, because humans who
> clearcut forests, regardless of "civilizing" purpose, are EVIL),
> especially one concerned with protecting the forests in Anuire.
>
Actually, I thought I read somewhere (PS of Tuarhievel?) that that the elves
hate goblins and their ilk even more... After all, there are many examples of
elves coexisting with humans (ex: General Braedonnal Tuare in Tuornen has
served that family to near 200 years, in spite of even being banished once).
But the elves, never, ever cooperate with the goblins. Perhaps they see
goblins as worth nothing more than perhaps slave labor as indeed goblin kind
once was for the great elven kingdoms in their golden days.

I would hesitate before I place this kind of hatred of humans by elves in the
hearts of all elvenkind. Only the Gheallie Sidhe elves currently hate humans
so much, and even they wouldn't pass up an opportunity to exterminate a band
of goblins.

If you enjoy running your campaign with the elf vs. human thing going in the
foreground, I wouldn't critisize you. This type of question will always come
down to how each individual player views elves.

- -DKE