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              The Valenar and Aereni are physically similar
              but culturally distinct. Aereni are typically
              high elves, while Valenar are usually wood
              elves; but both of these subraces are options
              in these cultures. The Aereni place greater
              importance on perfecting a single skill than
              on training with weaponry, while the Valenar
              take pride in their skill with scimitars. These
              elves have a racial trait in place of the Elf
              Weapon Training trait. If your DM allows
              it, your elf character can forgo Elf Weapon
              Training and instead take the elf trait based
              on their culture:
               •   An Aereni elf can choose one skill or
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