Naduri

Most naduri elves grow up living in harmony with nature. This lifestyle provides these elves with keen senses, strong instincts, and the ability to travel quickly and quietly through the jungles of Aubori. Naduri elves are known for their distinctive tattoos worn by many of them, and are named after the trees found growing on Aubori. In the aftermath of the Godwar, most of the naduri elf survivors built treetop villages. There were also a number of wood elves who survived in outsider communities. The naduri elves of Aubori live in villages found deep in the interior of the jungle. These elves generally live a life rooted in nature by choice, and have no interest in technology or magic that comes from a book. The environment and natural magic provide all they need to survive. Their government is run by tribal elders, who are long-lived even by elven standards. While few outsiders reside in Aubori villages, anyone who shares their ideals is welcome. Most naduri elves travel outside of Aubori at some point in their life and a small amount of trade is conducted from a single port. For wood elves who continue to live in communities with the other peoples of Vodari, life is dramatically different. They have to work to create a life where nature is important while surrounded by the hustle of port city life. Many of these elves choose a vocation that calls them outside of the busy city such as a farmer, rancher, or guide. In Vodari, a naduri elf might become an adventurer to protect nature, spend a few decades to explore the outside world, or complete an important mission by the tribal elders. While rare, a naduri elf could be forced into being an adventurer after being banished for going against their elders. Naduri elves living outside of Aubori could choose to adventure to get away from busy city life.

Culture

Common Dress code

A naduri will typically only wear as much as is necessary to protect their modesty, both due to the heat of their home island and to show off their tattoos. Their clothes are also made of mostly natural materials, undyed and without frills. The exception is the hair, which is typically adorned with feathers and other trinkets.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Naduri generally have darker skin tones than other elves, appearing tanned to most humans. Though lighter and darker tones exist, the lightest naduri is still darker than the average silvari. Naduri hair is typically blonde or brown, though generally not pure white or black.

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