Elves
Created by Fae'Yewless, and being tied for the second of the Crafted Races to enter Talora, elves hail from their home world of Run Athosi.
Often spoken of being the most divided of the Crafted Races, elves struggle to find a singular identity or faction to put their weight behind. Even amongst their own sub-cultures, elves are broken into many different tribes, councils, governments, and kingdoms.
To the larger world, elves are seen as proud, stubborn, and determined, though most other races usually only interact with the City Elves outside of Run Athosi.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Maintaining an elongated, humanoid appearance, elves are mostly identified by their pointed ears and slender features.
Growth Rate & Stages
(0-50)
Considered a child, barely taken seriously, reach the equivalent of a 10 year old human.
(50-80)
Teenage or juvenile stage of life. Learning life long lessons, finding their own identity. Reach equivalent of a 20 year old human.
(80-100)
Young adult. Fully accepted into society. Beginning life on their own. Equivalent of 20-30 year old human.
(100-300)
Adult. Middle aged.
(300+)
Old. Senior citizen of society.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Elves find themselves separated into three distinct sub-cultures.
City Elves:
The most common type of elf across Talora society, these advanced people have shed the tradition of their ancestors in exchange for dense, urban living.
Seeing their adjustment as the natural progression into civilized society following their exposure to the wider world, the rest of their kind see them as dirty and corrupt.
Elves of the Plains:
Said to be the longest living culture of the elves, these nomadic people trace their way of life all the way back to the creation of the elven race. Pointing to the fact that their constantly shifting nature kept them from being wiped out during each failed cycle, these proud people claim that their way of life is the only way to outlast the devastation of the world.
Despite their longevity, their weakness comes from a lack of centralization, often leaving them vulnerable to being taken advantage of or overpowered by numbers in conflicts.
Currently they occupy large swaths of Run Athosi, but refuse to construct or occupy any permanent structures across the continent.
Wood Elves:
Often referred to as the most mysterious of elves, these people seclude themselves in the dense and lively forests of Run Athosi.
Claiming that their way of life is closest to how their creator, Fae'Yewless lived, they benefit from their deep connection with nature through magical, druidic powers.
Being the most secretive and remote part of the elves, not much is known or recorded about their society.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Due to their deep connection with nature, and surviving many of their threats by leaning on more animalistic tactics, elves tend to have sharper vision and more sensitive ears than most other races.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
500 Years
Average Height
5'10 - 6'8"
Average Weight
140 - 200 lbs.
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