Elves

Elves were the first of the "Fabricated" to be made by the Aryans. Elves were designed by Set for the primary purpose of being artisans and guardians of nature. Elves have the longest life span of the Fabricated living roughly 230 years. Split into 4 different ethnicities with their own cultures Elves are the most diverse of the Fabricated races. They are also one of the few Fabricated to have their own "Homeland". The High Elves having settled in what was once Heber Valley.

This article focus mainly on the High Elves though things held in common with other Elven ethnicity will be included.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humanoid form with thin fingers, very fine hair and slimmer frames. While muscle mass seems to have been increased Elves have noticed they have a harder time staying warm in colder climates. This is attributed to their slimmer frames.

Genetics and Reproduction

Same as humans.

Growth Rate & Stages

Infant: 0-4 years.

Child: 5-15 years

Adolescent: 16-29 years.

Young Adult: 30-100 years

Adult: 100-199 years

Elderly: 200-230 years.

Ecology and Habitats

Elves try to live as much as possible in harmony with their surrounding nature. They build more around the landscape than through it. Elves prefer more topical climates as they are more susceptible to cold.

Dietary Needs and Habits

same food as people

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

High Elves live exclusively in Suna Garte Valley.

Drow live mostly in Dwarven Cities but have many living in Norden Reunia and Baldur as well.

Blood Elves live in every region but Suna Garte were they are banished from.

Numenai Elves or Mist Elves mostly live in the Salt Valley or with the nomadic Centaur herds though small villages have been settled in the mountain forests.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Elves have great vision up close. Being able to see fine details within 10ft. At longer distances their vision becomes comparable to normal human vision.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

High Elf Politics are dominated by the Nobel Clans. These clans are mostly ran by patriarchal hierarchies and the female priestess who run the temples. Nobel families fill all government positions and run the Elder Council who advises the Sun King. The Priestess of the temples however wield great influence as they are able to sway the people on issues as they are more trusted.

Many Priestess even rule their own clan and take on male spouses to push their agendas through the Counsel of Elders. While this gives the Priestess great power it also protects them from political fallout if their proposals fail as they hide behind their spouse/puppet and let them take the fall.

Most Noble families are large due to the leaders male or female take on 3-4 spouses as well as any number of so called political lovers. Many noble families have men in the government and women in the church. All children and siblings belong to the same clan and when the leader dies there are often many assassinations or duels to choose the new family leader

Gender Ideals

Believe in only two genders but you are okay to marry same gender.

Courtship Ideals

Sense marriage is mostly used to advanced ones goals and standing courtship is less about love and emotion and more about show and posturing. One usually starts small by giving gifts to the Alpha spouse to gain their attention. After gaining the attention of the Alpha spouse the new comer will give gifts and attention to the other members to give their approval.

Those courting do what they can to prove their usefulness to the family they are hoping to join.

Relationship Ideals

High Elves look for a mate that can elevate their status, power, and wealth. High Elves live in small harems of 3-4 members. The "Alpha" of the Harem is determined by the male or female Elf who started the harem. Before a new spouse can be added to the family the other spouses need to give approval of the new marriage.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Elvish

Common Etiquette Rules

All Elves view patience as the key to a happy life. To aid their patience raising ones voice or using vulgar language is viewed as a sign of intense anger.

All Elves view nature as sacred. To be kosher with Elven tradition any time a part of nature is killed or used in any way the whole thing must be used. For example when hunting every part of the animal must be eaten or used in another manner just as bone tools or jewelry. When plants like trees are harvested even the roots must be used in some way. Many artisans use tree and plant roots for sculptures. In Suna Garte and Avalon this tradition is often over looked. However the Numenai take this very seriously.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

They often seem haughty and self important.

They love to study magic and how nature works

High Elves are almost obsessed with cleanliness and order and adore art in all its forms. This has made them some of the most famous builders and jewelers.

Most High Elves do not adventure far from their country unless otherwise ordered to by a guild or noble family though recently more and more High Elf adventurers have left their valley to prove they can adventure just like the other races.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

High Elves value knowledge and wisdom as the greatest treasure. As such Elvish books are richly decorated and crafted as true works of art. Even the poorest homes have entire rooms set apart as a library and study. Cities even compete to see who can have not just the grandest designed library but also the library with the largest number of books and collections of rare books.

Due to long life spans most High Elves stay in school and at home until they turn 30. Then they are set out to pursue their own goals as well as the goals of their clan. Those seeking to take the somewhat disdained path of the adventurer often leave in their 20s as they are fed up with school.

Common Taboos

While some Numenai consider marrying other races taboo the High Elves consider this cause for disownment, especially if the other party is Blood Elf or Drow. Blood Elves however have no concerns over marrying other races.

Elves are a very loose society when it comes to sexuality with their only sexual taboos involving parent child relations and relations with animals.

High Elves value cleanliness and anyone who is sick is quarantined inside special "Ospice" chambers in homes. Those too poor to afford said chamber place their sick into special ghettos located outside the cities. Elven diplomats will refuse to speak with anyone that looks dirty.

History

Elves were the first of the fabricated to be created by the Aryans. The first successful Elf made was a 13 year old boy the Aryans named Adam. He lived for roughly 12 hours after the race change surgery. Having been the first made Elves are the most numerous of the Fabricated races.

The first Elven division happened during Aryan captivity when those who willingly gave themselves to the Aryans beds were cursed by the Elven Elders to have dark purplish skin. It was designed to make them less attractive to Aryan eyes. While this happened somewhat it largely make the Drow more popular among the Aryans as they were seen as exotic due the purple tint in their skin.

The second division happened after Aryan Captivity. Once free to choose their own destinies the Elves had a hard time deciding what path they should take. Some chose to seek a path of domination. Believing it was their destiny and right to rule the world. These Elves called themselves the High Elves and settled in the Suna Garte Valley. Others wanted to settle with the other races and live in harmony with them. However the High Elves forbade them stating if they would not go to Suna Garte they would be disowned by their people for betraying their Elven blood. In disgust these rebel Elves took upon themselves the name Blood Elves and used magic to turn their hair shades of red and orange.

During this time of strife and transition a few hundred Elves left both camps being disgusted with the behavior of their brethren. These Elves chose to live a nomadic life with the Centaurs or alone in the forests. These 'wild' Elves became known as the Numenai.

At first High Elves lived in near total seclusion in what once was Heber Valley which they renamed Suna Garte or Sun Garden. However shortly after their nation was started a great civil war broke out as the cult of the Lady tried to grasp power. After the bloody conflict spilled over into other nations the new King was forced to open his nation's boundaries. With this news a couple Centaur nomad heards, Lowe and Human families moved in looking for new opportunities. However the largest group to move in was the Tonve who moved almost half of their entire race into the Elven nation now known as Suna Kinorsca.

Common Myths and Legends

Elves pride themselves on the fact that every Fabricated language is very loosely based on Elvish. They tell how Aryans and Set spent years handcrafting each word and rule to divine perfection.

The truth is Elvish was created by Aryan students as a final project with the most popular being voted on by Set and the Aryan professors. The Aryan student Gremnor Hindle (a close friend of Wilhelm Hoffman) created the Elvish language in a single night as he had procrastinated starting his assignment until the night before it was due. While most accept this as truth the High Elves see this as Norden propaganda designed to undermine Elven authority.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The High Elves view themselves above all other races. The other Elven ethnics however feel they are equals with the other races.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elves

Genetic Descendants

• Elves

Scientific Name

Elf

Origin/Ancestry

Aryan experiments

Lifespan

230

Average Height

5' 8" Male

5' 6" Female

Average Weight

130-160lbs.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Most Elves have pale or tanned skin. Most Numenai are more tanned due to more exposure to sunlight. Drow however have a gray-purplish skin tone due to their curse from the High Elves.

Elven hair tones come in all colors of the rainbows. No one is quite sure how the Aryans accomplished this. Metallic hair colors are only seen in the High Elves with gold and silver being the most common.

Related Ethnicities

• Numenai (Wild or Mist Elves)

High Elf

Ability Score Increase

Size Medium

Speed 30ft

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High Elves gain +3 stress due to magic circuits and +3 to perception checks due to special eyesight.

High Elves gain -3 stress in cold weather

Languages. Elvish, Common. May also pick another language to be learning