Wood elf
The wood elves were the original elves of the old kingdom of Emlar. They live by and for the land they have sworn to protect.
Naming Traditions
Family names
last names usually have something to do with the land the family stems from or how they see themselves. examples are: crest, Fallow, weald
Culture
Shared customary codes and values
Not cutting ones hair is seen as a sign of purity as hair being cut short is to show someones shame and deems them an outcast.
The wood elves value the preservation of the old values, they believe that magic should not be used for more than is needed.
The old values are to protect nature and all that lives in it. never take from nature which cannot grow back.
Average technological level
Because elves have an allergy to iron and since it cancels out magic they have to use different materials as a substitute. for example wooden tools enforced with magic, clay, bones, crystals or glass. They also most commonly wear leather or gamberson as armour.
Fey lights are the go to light source as it is non flammable.
Common Etiquette rules
a common occurrence is to offer someone their cape as a way of offering protection.
It is common to bow to elves one decade older in formal settings.
Common Dress code
wearing ankle length dresses with dark cool colours and gold or silver embroidery are really popular among the wood elves.
Art & Architecture
Wood elven buildings are usually made of stone, wood, straw and clay. Some of the buildings are whitewashed but it varies. they use smooth arches, shapes and asymmetry to mirror that of nature. Plants grow freely on the buildings.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Elves that have passed are cremated and their ashes spread in the wild.
A memorial custom is to hang personal belongings and letters to the departed in the trees of the forest the ashes were scattered in as a way to remember the one who was lost. Stealing something hanging on a tree is believed to curse the thief.
Common Taboos
having short hair,
owning metal,
The flower named lovers cradle.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
tall broad and very long hair with sharp features.
Gender Ideals
Because of the high mortality rate of childbirth it is the men who are expected to take care of the children. Women are seen as a bit of a rarity because of it so it is expected that men show them respect. Young men meaning elven men that is not over 50 are not expected to act maturely.
Women are expected to act mature form they are twenty. They are expected to not show much romantic or sexual interest.
Courtship Ideals
The ideal courtship is between two elves. They dont really care if its homosexual or heterosexual. Glass art, flowers and love letters are the most romantic gifts one can give.
Betrothal is not really common among the wood elves.
Relationship Ideals
The ideal romantic relationship is usually being married to the one they love or the one they were betrothed to. The relationship is not really expected to last for the rest of their lives as their lives are long. It is expected to last for about 50-100 years.
The ideal parental relationship is to have one or two loving parents/guardians. Even though loving they need to teach them discipline and respect.
Major organizations
Pith
the lea family.
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