Yun/Iyunasian Elf

Pushed out from mainland Ganima in prehistoric times by a horrible plague, Yunish ruins can be found deep in the wilderness and under cities. The last of the Yuns were pushed to the north and forced into the water. Some made it to an island to the north. Here, they met up with some previously stranded Yuns and although a bottleneck event had occurred, they flourished in this new environment, and created a rich culture, thousands of years old now.
Their most notable quality to outsiders is the sewing shut of infant's eyes to heighten their other senses and learn how to see energy, magic and spirits.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humanoid with similar coloring to Ganiman Elves, the main difference being face/head shape and the horns on their heads.

Biological Traits

Life span: 70-500 years

Ecology and Habitats

Since their homeland is so bitterly cold, the Yuns have taken to living in and nearby geysers and hot springs. Geothermal heating is essential.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The Yuns live in close knit villages governed by elders and the revered adults of the population. There is an appointed leader who will always have the final word.

Facial characteristics

Prominent bones (jaw, cheekbone, forehead ridge) are possible-- not always visible. Horns of varying size and number can grow from these prominent bones, and throughout the top of their heads.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Currently: Northern island of Ganima Prehistorically: over the entire continent Occasionally, a Yun can be found throughout the world, although most don't relate them to their culture, since these are the descendants of rare travelers. Even rarer is finding a Yun who has been traveling through the world with their eyes sewn shut.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

When trained properly (removal of eyesight and trained in society), their other senses are heightened and they gain the sixth sense of seeing energy, magic and spirits. Possibly a trait not specific to their species, but little is known about this.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Prefixes Ad- Ak- Bu- Che- Chi- Da- Dra- Ez- Ee- Fa- Ga- Ke- Kha- Khi- Ky- Ku- Ko- I- Me- Mul- Mou- Na- Ni- Nae- Ruk- Raq- Shu- Sas- Si- Ye- Xa-
Inbetweeners -bau- -ce- -d- -e- -k- -n- -s- -w- -z-

Suffixes -at -an -ahn -coh -dlr -dha -eid -fi -fa -kal -khil -huh -la -llan -lih -llaa -tta -tad -ran -rur -rron -mo -na -sa -sala -soore -shah -qaa -qa -une -xia -vurr
Examples Nitta, Keid, Shune Yececoh, Chesa, Xanqaa Khat, Mela, Buxia Naesala, Kyllan, Adran Chindlr, Kubauvurr, Ezrur Akal, Sasfi, Rukhil Sitad, Eesoore, Lefa Shidha, Mulih, Ifan Fawllaa, Khifa, Damo Korron, Gashah, Raqa Mouhuh, Kuwna , Drahn Adbauat, Sascekhil, Medfi Raqqa, Yemo, Drasala

Beauty Ideals

Skin with good textures. A beautiful voice- clear like a bell, rumbling like a river, etc.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Everybody speaks Yunish, but there are a couple travelers/researchers come to visit that causes a little bit of language diffusion, but barely any.

Common Etiquette Rules

Always be courteous, patient, and always be a student. Listen to your elders. Listen first.

Common Dress Code

Clothes are not valued in the same way as sighted societies. Instead, clothing is selected for their textures and the sounds they make (bells and the such) and keeping warm.
Bones and fur are sometimes incorporated into clothing. Beading and jewelry.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

The architecture of the Iyunasi is something to behold. White clay stretching into the sky with spikes like tree branches. Expertly crafted windows to catch the wind and whistle songs (the name of a store, the family's tune.)

History

possible idea, lost information

they lost their sight in the plague, or it was a sort of penance for their past behavior and its lost its original meaning regardless

This population was forced north when a plague swept through Ganima - forcing them to abandon their cities and great centers of learning, and eventually causing plague-resistant elves to become the main inhabitants of the continent. Over thousands of years the population left on the island developed a very unique culture.

Genetic Descendants

• Ganiman Elf

Lifespan

~180 years

Average Height

4.9-6.5 ft

Geographic Distribution

• Ganima
• The Island of Yuns