The Racial skills are somewhat different than the other skills. Like the other skills, learning one's racial skill costs a skill point. Unlike the other skills, the Racial Skill is not associated with any stat. It is a representation of that race's culture.

A member of a particular race does not automatically start with that race's racial skill; it must be learned. Thus, not all elves know Lifesong, though all are certainly capable of it. Similarly, not all Humans are so creative as to learn skills at leaps and bounds.

Racial skills are racial secrets. They are never taught to outsiders--that is, to someone not of their race. If your character has been 'raised by another race', that means that you will not be able to start with your race's racial skill, as there was no one available to teach you. It is concievable that you could learn it later if you are reunited with your race, however.

By checking the Racial Skill box on the character creation form, your character will be choosing his own race's race skill. If your character has not been raised by his own race, then your character application will be returned to you with a request for a correction.