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The Elder Valorîin represent the original apex of the Valorik lineage—towering, resilient, psionically-gifted warriors designed by the First-Flames to repel catastrophic threats. Unlike their descendant species, the Elder Valorîin do not bend reality or exhibit cosmic-tier abilities. They exist firmly in the Titanite Tier, displaying extreme physical and psionic excellence while remaining fully mortal.

This revised stat profile reflects their intended narrative role: mighty, disciplined, long-lived, and spiritually powerful—yet far below the cosmic capabilities of the Sherok or the Divine.

Titanite-Class Stat Profile

The following values use the universal 1–1000 Thousandfold Scale, calibrated for Titanite-level beings.

Stat	Value	Description
Strength	350–400	Towering musculature; capable of lifting several tons; optimized for large-scale melee combat.
Dexterity	150–200	Surprisingly graceful for their size; agile, balanced, and elf-like in movement.
Senses	250–300	Predator-tier vision, hearing, and smell; enhanced psionic awareness, but not cosmic.
Intelligence	140–200	Highly educated and tactical; ancient individuals may approach proto-sage insight.
Constitution	300–400	Multiple redundant organs, extreme stamina, superior healing; can outlast dragons but not eldritch beings.
Wit	80–120	Limited charisma outside their species; reliance on the Vistrum Bond reduces adaptability to foreign social structures.
Will	450–600 (700 ancient max)	Their defining trait; immense psionic discipline and emotional resilience.

Biological Basis

These stats derive from several documented Elder Valorîin traits:

Redundant organ systems — four lungs, dual hearts, dual livers, multiple kidneys.
Dense musculature — significantly more compact and stronger than descendant species.
Towering height — 15–20 ft males; 12–18 ft females.
Vistrum Bond — psionic empathy network that enhances unity but reduces charisma with outsiders.
Psionic capabilities — emotional resonance, telekinetic subtlety, mental shielding, illusionary talent.

Cultural and Role-Based Justification

Elder Valorîin are legendary for:

Their rebellion against the Sherok, despite not being cosmic beings themselves.
Their immense willpower and unity through the Vistrum.
Their status as ancestral exemplars of Valorik endurance and martial prowess.
Their historical misunderstanding of non-Valorik species due to Vistrum-reliant communication.

These qualities justify a Titanite-tier profile: superior to nearly all mortal races, but far below cosmic classes.

Intended DM Usage

Use Elder Valorîin stats when:

Presenting ancient ruins, echoes, or genetic memory events.
Introducing a legendary ancestor or guardian entity.
Depicting Titanite-level threats or allies who do not distort reality.
Comparing modern Valorîin weaknesses to their mythic origins.

For cosmic interactions: Elder Valorîin should be overwhelmed by Sherok and insignificant beside the Divine.

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-The '''Elder Valorîin''' represent the apex of mortal physical and psionic capability within [[Lethurîa]]. Designed by the [[First-Flames]] as the original guardians of [[Yedistren]], they possessed extreme strength, sensory acuity, psionic talent, and near-immortal constitutions. Their feats—including the extermination of trillions of [[Sherok]] during the [[Elder Valorîin Rebellion]]—place them near the highest limits of the Thousandfold Stat Scale.
+The '''Elder Valorîin''' represent the original apex of the [[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik]] lineage—towering, resilient, psionically-gifted warriors designed by the [[First-Flames]] to repel catastrophic threats. Unlike their descendant species, the Elder Valorîin do not bend reality or exhibit cosmic-tier abilities. They exist firmly in the '''Titanite Tier''', displaying extreme physical and psionic excellence while remaining fully mortal.
-This page provides the canonical stat interpretation of the Elder Valorîin using the Universal 1–1000 Cosmic Scale defined in the [[Universal Stat System]].
+This revised stat profile reflects their intended narrative role: mighty, disciplined, long-lived, and spiritually powerful—yet far below the cosmic capabilities of the [[Sherok]] or the [[Divine]].
-== Canonical Stat Block ==
+== Titanite-Class Stat Profile ==
-The following values reflect the peak biological and psionic performance of Elder Valorîin, grounded in recorded physiological capabilities and historical feats.
+The following values use the universal 1–1000 Thousandfold Scale, calibrated for Titanite-level beings.
 {| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; text-align:center;"
-! Stat !! Value !! Notes
+! Stat !! Value !! Description
 |-
-| '''Strength''' || '''950''' || Capable of lifting 6+ tons; musculature six times denser than [[Modern Valorîin]]; designed for cosmic warfare.
+| '''Strength''' || '''350–400''' || Towering musculature; capable of lifting several tons; optimized for large-scale melee combat.
 |-
-| '''Dexterity''' || '''700''' || Despite massive size, Elder Valorîin possessed remarkable agility, balance, and martial precision.
+| '''Dexterity''' || '''150–200''' || Surprisingly graceful for their size; agile, balanced, and elf-like in movement.
 |-
-| '''Senses''' || '''950''' || Eagle vision (3 miles), supersonic hearing (6 miles), advanced olfaction (detect 1 microliter of blood at 10 miles).
+| '''Senses''' || '''250–300''' || Predator-tier vision, hearing, and smell; enhanced psionic awareness, but not cosmic.
 |-
-| '''Intelligence''' || '''850''' || Scholars, strategists, and psionic theoreticians; capable of complex governance and warfare against cosmic beings.
+| '''Intelligence''' || '''140–200''' || Highly educated and tactical; ancient individuals may approach proto-sage insight.
 |-
-| '''Constitution''' || '''980''' || Four lungs, multiple hearts, advanced detoxification systems, extreme stamina. Near-indestructible.
+| '''Constitution''' || '''300–400''' || Multiple redundant organs, extreme stamina, superior healing; can outlast dragons but not eldritch beings.
 |-
-| '''Wit''' || '''700''' || Charismatic, culturally dominant, capable of political and social influence among Spirit Tribes.
+| '''Wit''' || '''80–120''' || Limited charisma outside their species; reliance on the Vistrum Bond reduces adaptability to foreign social structures.
 |-
-| '''Will''' || '''999''' || Psionic fortitude near divine levels; resistant to domination, fear, and corruption; capable of enduring the [[The Curse (Valorîin)|Curse]].
+| '''Will''' || '''450–600''' ('''700''' ancient max) || Their defining trait; immense psionic discipline and emotional resilience.
 |}
-== Biological Factors Influencing Stats ==
+== Biological Basis ==
-The extraordinary values above derive from multiple documented traits:
+These stats derive from several documented Elder Valorîin traits:
-* '''Musculature Density''' — Six times the density of modern descendants.
+* '''Redundant organ systems''' — four lungs, dual hearts, dual livers, multiple kidneys.
-* '''Height and Mass''' — 15–20 ft males; 12–18 ft females.
+* '''Dense musculature''' — significantly more compact and stronger than descendant species.
-* '''Enhanced Internal Systems''' — Four lungs; quadruple-chambered hearts; dual livers; quad kidneys.
+* '''Towering height''' — 15–20 ft males; 12–18 ft females.
-* '''Psionic Layering''' — Empathic networks, telekinesis, illusion craft, and psychic persuasion.
+* '''Vistrum Bond''' — psionic empathy network that enhances unity but reduces charisma with outsiders.
-* '''Vistrum Bond''' — Emotional and sensory sharing, increasing group battlefield synergy.
+* '''Psionic capabilities''' — emotional resonance, telekinetic subtlety, mental shielding, illusionary talent.
-These biological and metaphysical enhancements place Elder Valorîin at the threshold of cosmic-tier capability while remaining technically "mortal."
+== Cultural and Role-Based Justification ==
+Elder Valorîin are legendary for:
-== Historical Justification ==
+* Their rebellion against the [[Sherok]], despite not being cosmic beings themselves.
-Elder Valorîin recorded feats include:
+* Their immense willpower and unity through the Vistrum.
+* Their status as ancestral exemplars of Valorik endurance and martial prowess.
+* Their historical misunderstanding of non-Valorik species due to Vistrum-reliant communication.
-* The eradication of trillions of [[Sherok]] in open war.
+These qualities justify a Titanite-tier profile: superior to nearly all mortal races, but far below cosmic classes.
-* Resistance to divine punishment prior to the [[The Curse (Valorîin)|Curse]].
-* Cultural dominance among the [[Volamin]] Spirit Tribe.
-* Serving as lovers, courtesans, and ceremonial attuners to the High Sherok, indicating high psionic affinity and resonance.
-These feats align with their stat values near the upper cosmic scale.
+== Intended DM Usage ==
+Use Elder Valorîin stats when:
+* Presenting ancient ruins, echoes, or genetic memory events.
+* Introducing a legendary ancestor or guardian entity.
+* Depicting Titanite-level threats or allies who do not distort reality.
+* Comparing modern Valorîin weaknesses to their mythic origins.
+For cosmic interactions: Elder Valorîin should be overwhelmed by [[Sherok]] and insignificant beside the [[Divine]].
 == See Also ==
-* [[Elder Valorîin]]
 * [[High Valorîin]]
 * [[Modern Valorîin]]
-* [[Sherok]]
+* [[Valorîin Comparative Stats]]
 * [[Universal Stat System]]
-* [[Lethurîa]]
+* [[TTRPG Mechanics]]
 [[Category:Stats]]