Elves

Written by Salen

The Elves of Eather'an are graceful and lithe, relying on their speed and dexterity to see them through most problems in their very long lives. They tend to range in height from 4'0 to 6'0 and have pointed ears, high cheek bones and long white hair. Elven lifespans are near immortal with some of the oldest elves reaching near 1200 years before they are called home to Twilight.

Tamia

The most relevant feature of the elves of Tamia is their magic. Elven magic is a rare bond between elves and the elements of the world. calling upon an ancient pact, the elves can ask the five elements around them to help in tasks both for battle and for everyday chores. Fire, Air, Water, Earth, and Ether react to their wishes to both harm and heal, and they can recite the spells that they have memorized over the long years studying and work wonders.

The Shards

The Elves of The Shards are a shadow of what they once were. With their vocal chords damaged at birth (or capture) with Elven Silencing they can't cast any of the magic that they used to. They never speak now, instead they have developed Elven Sign to communicate among themselves and other who may know it.

Basic Information

Anatomy

High cheek bones, pointed ears and white hair

Genetics and Reproduction

Elves reproduce much like humans, except it is rare for an elf to become pregnant more than once in their long lifespans. Even rarer is the birth of twins, occurring once every three centuries or so.

Growth Rate & Stages

Elves reach maturity around their 100th year

Ecology and Habitats

Elves usually like to live in and around forests. They do build great cities not in wooded areas, but these cities tend to have trees growing within it s walls as well. They love nature and long to be around it whenever they can. They do not do well kept underground or in closed spaces (The elves of the Shards are quite different as they have been kept as slaves for so long they have adapted.)