Tainted High Elves

Tainted High Elves, also referred to as Vampires, are High Elves who have been exposed to Limryn's Taint. Of all races, it is the High Elves who seem to be the most greatly changed by exposure, possibly as a result of Limryn being High Elven born. Within Limryn's Horde, Tainted High Elves are often commanders or lone warriors, as they are possibly the most intelligent of all Tainted Races.

Tainted High Elves are the most intelligent of all Tainted Races, as their intelligence is actually bolstered by exposure. As a result, they are known to be the most lethal of all of the Tainted, because of their ferocious cunning and ability to manipulate enemies. They as a result actually have their own personalities as described by those who have come into contact with them and lived. Overall, the common theme amongst all Tainted High Elves is their pride. They consider themselves far superior to other tainted, and they fancy themselves peers with even the highest ranking demons. It is said that the only way to escape a Tainted High Elf is to appeal to his hubris, and then kill him whist he becomes absorbed in his own glory.

Abilities
Compared to the average High Elf, Tainted versions are considerably more cunning and calculating, yet far less self aware. They design for themselves highly effective, highly showy black steel armor laced with jewels and weapons of great craftsmanship. They are also known to be quite fast, and ample fighters. In battle, they rely on stealth to engage enemies. Their steps are silent, their movements fast, they have the ability to melt into shadows, leap enormous distances, and have eyes which can naturally detect life from far distances.

They cannot come into contact with sunlight, or they will perish immeaditly.

Appearance
When exposed to the taint, the golden hair of the High Elf becomes pitch black, the white skin becomes a sickly gray, the eyes loose their pupils and become solid red, the lips become black, and the eyebrows raise.

In physical appearance, little is different between the two, but the color changes create a quite frightening effect.