Silvari

Silvari elves emerged millennia ago as a group of rebellious elves who didn’t want to follow strict and ancient customs. These rebels wanted to advance elven society by blending their traditions with new arcane discoveries. In the end, they left their home to create a new one to the north, in the Silvertree Forest. In the aftermath of the Godwar, the silvari elves rebuilt their homeland high in the trees, led by the Argentali family. Over the centuries, many silvari elves who survived in communities outside the homeland made their way back. These elves returned with respect for and ties with the communities they helped create with humans, halflings, gnomes and dwarves. Some returned with half-naduri and half-elven children. These elves pushed for greater interaction with outsiders through trade and diplomacy, and to reestablish bonds with their elven cousins above and below the waves. Today, as many silvari elves live in Silvari as outside the homeland. In Vodari, a silvari elf adventurer might seek magical secrets or decide to see the world for a few decades. The rigid class hierarchy in Silvari could push a character from a lower family into the adventuring life. A high elf from outside Silvari could adventure for any number of reasons, from finding their place in the world to getting rich.

Culture

Common Dress code

Silvari clothing tends to be somewhat ostentatious, with frills and patterns reminiscent of leaves and trees. The more layers and the more detailed the clothing, the more important and wealthy the wearer. Green is a popular color, as is metallic trim and embroidery.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Silvari elves are generally lighter-skinned, though those with Naduri blood can have olive or darker tones. Silvari hair is typically somewhere between blonde and black. Red hair is about as rare in silvari societies as it is in human ones.

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