Tallfolk Interactions With Other Races

LEGEND

🟥

Intense animosity and hatred, mortal enemies, have a history of violent conflicts and ongoing grudges.

🟧

Significant tension or distrust; no open warfare but history of conflict. Strained relationship and cooperation is rare or difficult.

🟨

Neutral or cautious relationship, some mutual respect but also wariness. Diplomacy and trade are possible but often come with conditions.

🟩

Friendly and cooperative relations, may have a history of peaceful interactions, mutual respect, or collaboration on endeavors.


HUMANOIDS

Sun Elves

🟨 Admired for their beauty and magical prowess but often seen as aloof and patronizing.

Educated tallfolk respect their achievements and may seek their knowledge, but resent their condescension. Less educated tallfolk often find them intimidating and unapproachable.

Dwarves

🟩 Respected for their craftsmanship and strength. Tallfolk often trade with dwarves and value their sturdy goods.

Educated tallfolk appreciate the dwarves' engineering skills and cultural heritage, while less educated tallfolk respect their hard work and reliability.

Dark Elves

🟥 Feared and mistrusted due to their association with darkness and slavery. Tallfolk of all backgrounds view dark elves as dangerous and to be avoided or confronted with caution.

Small settlements are common targets for dark elves, who raid for slaves and resources; this has instilled a lot of fear and hostility among rural tallfolk.

Gnomes

🟨 Seen as eccentric but brilliant.

Tallfolk appreciate gnomish inventions and magical expertise, though, due to a difference in societal upbringing, they often find their methods and attitudes confusing.

Halflings

🟨 Often seen as "half" as good at most things due to their shorter lifespans and height, halflings are often treated by many educated tallfolk in patronizing manners.

Less educated tallfolk, however, often work alongside halflings in agricultural pursuits and appreciate their practicality and friendliness. Despite occasional tensions and micro-aggressions, many tallfolk enjoy the company of halflings and their peaceful ways.


MONSTROUS

Oni (Tieflings)

🟧 Treated with suspicion and curiosity due to their Void connection.

Tallfolk are wary of their potential for chaos and corruption (especially less-educated folk among which folklore and rumors run rampant) but are also often fascinated by the onis' unique abilities.

Kobolds, Goblins, Tengu, Wildlings, Orcs, Changelings

🟥 Seen as dangerous and often primitive. Educated tallfolk may recognize the individual merits and potential for alliances, while less educated tallfolk are more likely to view them as threats or inferiors, particularly those working in farming or living in smaller settlements.

Smaller / rural communities frequently come into conflict with demi-humans and monsters in the wilds, fostering a culture of fear and prejudice against them.