The Noldor (sing. Noldo), the 'Wise' or 'Deep' Elves. The Noldor were the second Kindred of the Eldar, following their Vanyar cousins over the sea to Valinor. There, they learned much from the Valar and the Maiar, particularly from Aulë, the Smith of the Valar. It was Fëanor, the most gifted of the Elven-smiths, the creator of the Silmarils and many other wonders, who led the Noldor back into Middle-Earth, seeking vengeance upon Morgoth.

The tale of Fëanor's ill-fated pursuit, and of the exile of the Noldor is a tale to long for this space, but many deeds, great and base, were performed by those of this Kindred ere the First Age closed.

In the Second Age, the Noldor who remained played a pivotal part in the events of the day. Gil-galad was the High King of Lindon, who refused the early advances of Sauron in his guise as Annatar. The Noldor city of Ost-in-Edhil in Eregion was the home of the Elven-smiths who, with Annatar's assistance, created the Rings of Power. It was the revealed Sauron who destroyed their home when they refused to bow to him.

In the Third Age the Noldor are a rarer sight, most having died in battle or having taken passage to Valinor. Still, they number amongst them figures such as Galadriel and Glorfindel, and the sons of Elrond.

Noldor are taller than than their Sindar and Sylvan cousins, darker of hair, but fairer of skin. However, the descendants of Finarfin and Fingolfin, sons of the Noldor High-King Finwë by his second wife, Indis of the Vanyar, are golden haired.

Like all elves, the Noldor possess excellent eyesight, and can see as well under starlight as a human in daylight, and by the sun may see much better than humans; however, complete darkness robs them of sight just as easily. They also share the near immunity to all forms of disease common to the Firstborn, and resist diseases at double their normal CON.

Attributes:				Quenya, the High Tongue Quenya was the language spoken by the Vanyar and Noldor in Valinor. The exiles brought their tongue with them when they returned, but due to a variety of influences, they adopted the colloquial Sindarin as their day to day speech. Quenya became, then, a language of lore and scholarly pursuits. Down to the Fourth Age, Quenya remained little spoken, and a young Noldo would master Sindarin fom the cradle, learning their Quenya later.
	Roll	Avg.
STR	2d6+6	13
CON	2d4+10	15
DEX	2d6+10	17
SIZ	2d6+12 {m} 2d6+10 {f}	19 17
INT	2d4+10	15
POW	2d4+12	17
CHA	2d6+10	17
Age (young)	(1d10x1d10x2d6)x2	424 years old
Age (mature)	(3d6)x100	1100 years old
Age (older)	(3d6)x500	5500 years old

Skills
Agility Skills = POW+DEX Communication Skills = INT+CHA Knowledge Skills = INT	Manipulation Skills = STR+DEX Perception Skills = INT+POW Stealth Skills = INT+DEX-SIZ
Animal Lore = Knowledge x2 one Craft or Lore = Knowledge x2 Elf Lore = Knowledge x3 Human Lore = Knowledge x2 Listen = Perception x2 Mechanical Lore = Knowledge x2 Plant Lore = Knowledge x2 Singing = Communication x2 World Lore = Knowledge x2 one melee attack = Manipulation x2 one melee parry = Agility x2 one missile attack = Agility x2	Sindarin (spkn) = Communication x3 Sindarin (r/w) = Knowledge x5 Westron (spkn) = Communication x2 Westron (r/w) = Knowledge x3 Quenya (spkn) = Communication x1 Quenya (r/w) = Knowledge x2 Adûnaic (spkn) = Communication x1 Adûnaic (r/w) = Knowledge x2 one other language (spkn) = Communication x2 one other language (r/w) = Knowledge x3
Background Options
Languages (1 point) Literacy (1 point) Stat Boost (1 point per increase) Skill Boost (1 point per increase) Status - Notable Lineage (1 point) Status - Royal Lineage (2 points) Wealth (1 point per roll) High Quality Items (1-3 points each)	Minor Magical Item (3-5 points) Crafting (2 points) Healing (2 points) Foresight (1 point) Presence (2 points) Sense (2 points) Sorcery (3 points)

Outfitting Noldor Characters
Noldo characters begin with two weapons (or a weapon & a shield), two sets of clothing, one set of armour, and small gems worth 20 silver pieces.
Clothing Men: fine linen, cotton, or silk shirt or blouse, often white in colour; jewel-hued velvet or silk tunic (sapphire, emerald, ruby, amythest, topaz); sometimes with slashed sleeves, sometimes sleeveless, sometimes embroidered or appliqued with geometric motifs; velvet or brocade mantle with wide sleeves, cape-like body, and varying in length from the hip to the ankles; close fitting hose; soft boots rising only to the ankles, or as high as the knees. Ladies: fine linen, cotton, or silk shift, often white; jewel-hued silk or velvet gown, sometimes slashed sleeves, sometimes sleeveless, often emroidered or appliqued at the neck, hem, and/or sleeves; belt of silk, velvet, or decorativecord, to encircle the waist and hips and be knotted or otherwise secured in front; soft slippers or ankle boots; velvet or brocade mantle with wide sleeves, cape-like body, and hanging to the aknles. Ladies who choose to travel often wear more practical garb, not unlike that worn by Noldor men.	Weapons Dagger, broadsword, mace, composite bow, long bow, greatsword, quarterstaff, javelin, lance, bastard sword
	Armour Fine mail of excellent manufacture is commonly worn to war, often with a shield and a fine helm. In less extreme times, such as hunting beasts or Orcs, leather armours are preferred.