1) It depends on the elves; star elves can control their cycle, whereas moon elves are firmly tied to the larger moon of Toril. MOST elves have a period of four to six days (both “shoulder” days being “spotting), but these days occur every three months, not every... #realmslore
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@TheEdVerse play has backed us into a corner. What is the elven menstrual cycle like in Faerun, and how do Drow differ? I know book of elves touches fertility in general and says Drow breed human fast instead, but players need cycle info specifically.

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2) ...month. Most drow, like most humans, cycle monthly. With elves as with humans, diet and other factors (being parched in drought or desert conditions, for example) can cause cycles to fade away. #realmslore
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I hate that this is a question that needs to be answered… But kinda like that you can answer it.
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While I applaud the completeness of world-building, I can't help but wonder what the relevance is to playing the game. Most of the children playing the game are aware, to some degree, of the process. But, this leads down a parallel road to the satanic panic. I have no problem.
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