Sea Elves

Deep beneath the oceans and even in some of the largest lakes, there exists a mysterious and ancient race of elves. These aquatic elves, unlike their land-dwelling cousins, have adapted to the underwater environment, allowing them to breathe and move freely beneath the waves. Their skin has a subtle iridescent sheen to it, and their eyes are slightly larger than those of their land-dwelling counterparts, perfectly adapted to the dimly lit underwater world.
  The aquatic elves have developed an intricate and complex society, built around their underwater environment. They live in grand cities made of coral and other natural materials, with intricate networks of underwater tunnels and chambers connecting everything together. Their cities are a marvel of engineering, with towering spires and sprawling marketplaces bustling with trade and commerce.
  These elves are expert navigators of the ocean depths, and their knowledge of the underwater world is unparalleled. They have mapped out entire regions of the ocean floor, including hidden caves and reefs, and they have even discovered vast sunken ruins from long-forgotten civilizations. The aquatic elves are highly respected by sailors and traders who rely on their expertise to navigate treacherous waters and avoid dangerous sea creatures.
  The aquatic elves have a unique culture that is deeply intertwined with the ocean. They have a deep reverence for the sea and all its creatures, and they believe that they are the guardians of the underwater world. They have developed an intricate system of magic that allows them to communicate with sea creatures and even control them to some degree.
  Despite their isolation from the land-dwelling races, the aquatic elves have had some contact with their counterparts. They occasionally trade with coastal communities, and some land-dwelling elves have even been known to make the perilous journey into the underwater cities to learn from their aquatic kin. However, the aquatic elves are fiercely protective of their underwater world and will not tolerate any threats to their way of life.