Elf, Wood

Created by Martin Ludwell, edited by Smidgen

The Wood Elf has been pushed onto reservations, they are respected for their ability with trees but they had to be shown that violent Environmentalism was not the way of the Empire. they still practice slaughter of poor lumbermen and their families, and the Empire still has to punish them, but it is hoped they will see wisdom soon.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

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Masculine names

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Unisex names

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Family names

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Other names

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Culture

Major language groups and dialects

they speak Elven and Millessian, the language of the oppressors. they have their own but only use it amongst themselves, and never if they know a non wood elf is near.

Culture and cultural heritage

Once the most wide spread Elf they have been pushed onto reservations because the Millessian Empire needs land and lumber, they are the only ones who speak for the land, except for Druids.

Shared customary codes and values

Advocate for the trees, and the wild in general, all wood elves are linked to the trees.

Common Etiquette rules

Treat others with respect, don't expect to be understood or even considered, but try to get others to understand your concerns and hardships.

Common Dress code

tunic and pants, usually of animal hide or natural fibre.

Art & Architecture

all housing is coaxed from trees, you live in giant trees that have boles that are carved into houses for your people.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

embracing other wood elves without question. There is an old tradition of spilling the blood of a non wood elf wood cutter once a year, at the beginning of spring. it has become a spilling of their heart blood in some regions.

Birth & Baptismal Rites

birthed in the wild, wash the new born in a river/creek in the forest within a day of their birth. they leave weak children in the forest for a day and a night, then the child can be prayed over or taken to the Druids.

Coming of Age Rites

kill a danger to the forest one on one, or, grow a guardian tree to ten feet height.

Funerary and Memorial customs

they practice Sky Burial, leaving a naked corpse on a tall tree in the woods, the bones are collected and taken to the families home afterwards. bones are used as decoration.

Common Taboos

Killing a baby of any type. this references direct killing, but most wont even do indirect killing of a baby.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

The forest is the height of beauty, anyone who reminds you of the Trees and canopies is the most beautiful. it is tied more to beauty of spirit, but their forms are willowy and reminiscent of trees.

Gender Ideals

they are a truly egalitarian race, with no idea of gender roles.

Courtship Ideals

Love is a partnership formed from mutual trust.

Relationship Ideals

see courtship

Major organizations

Millessian Empire oppresses them. High Elves Used to oppress them. Druids are their natural allies.

Parent ethnicities

• Elf, High

Diverged ethnicities

• Hafman

Related Locations

• Armenian Region