Selendrian

Deep in the forests on the western coast of Palmydia reside the Selendrian elves. Having sworn off magical artes long ago, the people have a strong connection to both Arawyn and the Primal Spirits that guard it. Selendrians despise large cities and other unnatural environments, choosing to live off the land with a healthy respect for the earth.
Selendrians originated from the same stock as Quinarian and Elthiirian Elves, though they would rather not admit it. They believe that Quinarians have become too infatuated with themselves and have decided to disregard the rest of the world and Elthiirian's are ruthless and trust is rarely earned. The actual cause of the elven separation is to this day unknown, but Selendrians claim that their brethren warred for many years over the developing political affairs. They wanted nothing to do with the manner in which their brothers warred for power. With this in mind, they gathered and headed south to the virgin forests to live among the creatures of the wood. Their numbers are great and their society is very complex and organized. However, few civilized races give them the respect they deserve because of their choice to live among nature. Selendrians despise large cities and view them as cesspools filled with vermin. Individuals who would destroy the forests and its children for profit quickly inspire the Sylvan Elves’ animosity. However, most Selendrians save their greatest hatred for Elthiirians. They do not consider them Elves at all, but the product of pure evil, worthy of ceremonial “hunts”.
Most consider Selendrians to have an unusual perception of life. They did not choose to live in the woods because it would be fun or because they had to; they did it because they deemed it pure and natural. They are aware of the cycles of nature and realize what their existence means in the natural scheme of the world. Selendrians live off the land and take only what they need. They never spoil the earth around them, instead trying to make life for all of the forest’s inhabitants fair and equal. They detest other races’ obsessions with expanding and growing their cultures to the point where nature is compromised. They believe eventually the sacred powers of the earth will be extinguished by this reckless behavior.