Boots of elvenkind were a type of magical boots, of elven origin, that allowed the wearer to step across any surface quietly. These rather soft boots[2] were also known as elven boots, elvish boots, or elven sneaking boots.[citation needed]
Powers[]
The boots of elvenkind allowed the wearer to walk much more quietly.[2]
History[]
The boots original purpose was to allow elves to travel through the forest without causing any disturbance,[citation needed] but they were popular amongst thieves because they were ideal for committing crimes. Thus elven makers were reluctant about letting them fall into foreign hands.[5]
Several pairs of these boots were crafted for elven scouts in 884 DR, and aided in two major battles against mercenaries from Sembia.[6]
Due to their elven origins, these boots were extremely difficult to find them in other sizes.[citation needed]
Varieties[]
- Slippers of Soft Movement
The slippers of soft movement from the lands of Zakhara had the same properties as boots of elvenkind, but appeared as slippers, and adjusted themselves to fit the feet of the respective wearer.[7]
Notable Owners[]
Groups[]
Individuals[]
- Aravilar Moondown
- Barrom Quiverleaf
- Dathan
- Dove Falconhand
- Dugal Buchannan[8]
- Durdlan Silverpalm, a dwarf fence in Mirabar that disliked elves, owned a pair of boots of elvenkind but claimed they were called "boots of silent dwarfcraft".[9]
- Dyrr
- Hamadh
- Liriel Baenre
- Nimor Imphraezl
- Rindon Wasatho
- Shoon VII
- Talantra Bowgentle
- Winestab
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Adventures
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Video Games
Card Games
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
Gallery[]
External Links[]
Boots of Elvenkind article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References[]
- ↑ Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 155. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams (July 2003). Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 250. ISBN 0-7869-2889-1.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, Stephen Schubert, et al. (September 2011). Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium. Edited by Cal Moore, Tanis O'Connor. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 63. ISBN 978-0-7869-5744-6.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 155. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ BioWare (June 2002). Designed by Brent Knowles, James Ohlen. Neverwinter Nights. Atari.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (March 1992). “Wonders of the Land of Fate”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #179 (TSR, Inc.), pp. 66–77.
- ↑ Jim Dawson and John Miller (November 1990). “The Living City: Black Dugal's Music Shoppe”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #56 (TSR, Inc.), p. 24.
- ↑ John Nephew, Carl Sargent and Douglas Niles (1989). The Complete Thief's Handbook. Edited by Scott Haring. (TSR), pp. 87–88. ISBN 0-88038-780-7.