Elf

(also spelt: Elve)
Azur though they have been associated with this world for tens of thousands of years. Elves first appeared in great numbers in the Dremidon and apart from the Age of Humanity when sightings of this species were far and few between, they have always had a modest representation of different tribes in various parts of Azur.

Despite their arrogant attitude, the Elves are highly revered by most of the other races in Azur. Some legends will have us believe that Elves are the oldest of all races, the first to rise from the world'scooling ashes. While other stories spin the tale of Elves from other worlds far more advanced then this one. During the age of Humanity, Elves were rarely seen and became known as a mythical creature while they hibenated beneath the earth. Most Humans considered Elves to be fictional, the stuff of fairytales.

Elves that have left their traditional settings still keep much to themselves choosing to live in small communities outside the major centers in Vikandor and Sparaturs. Certain sections of trade within the cities are owned by elves particularly those that sell fine silks, gems and herbs. Their dress if often simple prefering to wear silks that flow with the wind and to adorn their heads in crowns of flowers with few pieces of jewelry that usually contain a much more significant value then currency. From morning to night, elves will work in the moment, concentrating on the now then on the outcome moving with grace and enjoying every moment with a good nature.

Elves enjoy politics treating it much like a game then having personal agendas. They are very loyal to those they offer their friendship to and will provide military support where they believe its required and where the outcome is for the good of Azur.

Personality Traits

Elves are known for their arrogance and racial prejudice. They also like to influence events and meddle in affairs.

• Earthy
• Ritualistic
• Live in the Now
• Arrogant
• Racist
• Ethereal
• Athletic
• Spontaneous
• Passionate
• Demanding
• Proud
• Charismatic
• Clever
• Witty
• Naturalists

Physical Description

Humanoid in appearance with a height range from 4ft up to 8ft, Elves have always been distiguised by their curvey and pointy ears and high foreheads.

It is rare for an Elf to be fat for most pratice a conservative and healthy balance of exercise and refined foods.

Elves are a blindingly beautiful race and youthful elegant looks often mesmirise those they are around. Elves don't appear to age after they pass their middle years and it is unknown how old Elves can live to for few have died of old age.

Like most species, Elves have different clans or tribes with varying physical characteristics. The common element shared among the different tribes lies within their own folklore and history.

Clans / Tribes

• Noldor Elf - Descendants of the oldest clan of Elf, Noldorian's are tall and thin with either blonde or silver hair usually worn in long style. They have either blue or grey eyes framed by thick, long lashes. They are usually a very regal Elf, wise and skilled with mutiple weapons. The oldest Noldor elves are thousands of years old. Magic is inherited through the blood.
• Nacght Elf - These Elves are equipped for night living which is useful in the perpetual darkenss of northern Vikandor where they claim their homeland. Nacght Elves are on average are about half the height of their cousins, the Noldors. Pale white skin and thick, long, dark hair framing an angled face with brown, green or black eyes is a common trait.
• Ferangee Elf - Ferangee are horse whisperers. They are nomadic, travelling east and west along the mountain ranges in South Sparatus. Though not quite as tall as the Noldor, the Ferangee are an impressive height. Yellow eyes and black hair are common traits, though a deep auburn red is a known characteristic in Ferangee women.
• X-an Elf - are a fewer in numbers than their other cousins. The average heigh of an X-an elf is five foot. Found scattered across Dar, the X-an elf are at home in the bleak blizzard winds that blow across the frozen landscape. They live in igloos or ice caves carved out of the ground. They have blonde hair of varying shades and dark brown eyes or pale blue eyes rimmed with a darker circle of blue.
• Drow - the so-called 'evil' cousin of the Noldor Elf. Dark skinned, with mostly blonde or silver hair, the Drow live in hives deep in the Underdark. They are tall, like the Noldor and dark magic is inherited through the bloodline.

Relations

Elves enjoy the company of themselves the most, but will often be found living in a smaller mixed race community where they are the central figure of authority.

Attracted to the company of their own kind, Elves often choose to live in large tribes beneath a central ruler and a council of Elders. Elves have great respect for their Elders.

Mixed copulation and procreation has been succesful with other races, particularly with Humans, Ahns, Sprites and Demons. Mixed offspring is not encouraged particularly if the pregnant female is an Elf. Halfbreeds are almost always, abandoned.

Many Elves will tolerate the company of Humans and Dwarfs and a few will find a solid friendship with those of the Fae. Ahns are generally will liked and some Elves will still mentor the race they consider the chosen of Azur.

Demonic races tend to have a clash of wills with the Elf though Vampires may find Elves attractive, especially the taste of their blood which be highly potent and entoxicating to a Vampire.

History

All the different pedigrees could trace their lineage back to the Noldor Elf in Aman an off-world place that all Elves called their mother home. Elves first began to appear in Azur during the Dreamidon when the Isis opened the portals between worlds.

Alignment

Elves are generally chaotic good but there are a growing number that are chaotic neutral and chaotic evil.

New Race Lands

The Elf is not native to Azur though new tribes have evolved on this world.

Religion

Most Elves follow the path of Azur, looking for enlightenment from the world.

Languages

• Common (Ahn)
• Elvish

Names

An ancient text, on Elven Naming advises that Elves do not shorten their names or use nicknames. Nor do Elves take the names of other Elves as their own. Names are considered possessions to the Elf and taking the name of another Elf, is theft. Elves are never named after any of the Valar, geological places, months, or dates.

Family Names

Elves have never adopted the human tradition of a family name.

Adventures

Elves love adventures, especially when they are teenagers and growing adult hood.

Trait Stats

• Strength 13
• Dexterity 13

Other Traits

• Detect Magic
• Natural Healing
• 75% resistance to sleep spells/powers
• 75% resistance to charm-related spells/powers
• Infravision
• 90% surprise ability if no armour
• Animal Speak - mage class
• Landscaping - mage class
• Strong sense of Survival
• Keen to Learn
• Interest in Astronomy
• Basic combat skills are solid
• Knowledge of Herblore for healing
• Mystical interest
• Bareback horse riding
• Agile

Race Speed

Base land speed is 34 feet

Other Languages

If an Elf has a higher intelligence of 13 then they can also choose to be fluent in one of the following:

• Latin
• Fae
• Rothe
• Noldorin

Favoured Classes

• Healer
• Mage
• Fighter

Weaponry

Elves are noted for their excellent mastery of weapons, in particular the bow. If an Elf chooses a Bow for their first weapon they gain a +1 to a hit and can use two arrows in one turn (giving them an additional attack) if they forfeit their turn before to loading the arrows.

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