Dark Elves Species in Elema | World Anvil

Dark Elves

Dark Elves are the first variation of Elves. Because of the nature of their body, they are classified as a variation. Aside from diverse skin tones, hair, and eyes. Their lifespan is slightly shorter than that of elves. As well as their innate magic, resistance, and vulnerabilities. Because of these many factors, they are categorized as an Elf variant.

They came to be in existence during theThe Mistral War . During this war, there was a party of elves fighting the dwarves in the caverns and losing. The elf reached out to the universe for support, and it is unknown what responded, but this experience changed them forever, transforming them into the Dark Elves we know.

With diverse looks and going against the rulers of the period. They had been expelled from the Crostric . When other species first encountered them, they mistook them for a corrupt or monstrous elf. So while there are many myths and stories about them being dangerous or villains, in retrospect they are a little more impetuous and reactive than typical High Elves . They are comparable to species with shorter lifespans. Most people now understand that they are simply a different form of elf, but there are still those who believe they are some kind of curse monster and treat them as such.

Dark Elves inherent magic is fire magic and resistance. They are vulnerable to water magic. In contrast to their High Elves ancestors. Their aesthetics, the locations they wish to live, and some of the things they do will be different because their bodies are different. They, too, have a long memory and a long life, but unlike their ancestors, they will endeavor to solve the problem now rather than later. In our world, these are the Dark Elves.

Basic Information

Anatomy

As a bipedal species, Dark Elves has ten toes, two legs, and two feet. They also have ten fingers and two arms. They are a medium-sized species with a round skull and two long and pointed ears on the side of their head. They have two eyes with circular pupils and irises, a nose, and a mouth for a face. Their body has very little hair on it. On top of their heads, they actually have decent-quality hair. They don’t grow facial hair.

by Valcin (Marc ZIpper)

Biological Traits

Dark Elf

Type Sentient (Elf)
Ability Score Modifier Dex+2 Int+2 Wis-2
Size medium
Speed 30FT
Language Languages Elf starts off with speaking Common. Elvan with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).

  • Darkvision: Drow have dark vision, allowing them to see perfectly in the dark up to 120 feet
  • Elven Immunities: Elves are immune to magic sleep effects and gain a +2 racial saving throw bonus against illusion spells and effects
  • Spell-Like Abilities: (Su): Drow can cast dancing lights, darkness, and faerie fire, once each per day, using their total character level as the caster level.on Spellcraft skill checks made to identify the properties of magic items.
  • Keen Senses: Elves receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks
  • Gift of Fire:+5 damage resistance from magical Fire and 5 weakness damage from magical Water

Genetics and Reproduction

A male and a female member of that species around the age of 210 to 375 are what conceive a new Dark Elves. Ten months after the male fertilizes the female, a Dark Elves child is born. Dark Elves can only conceive a child at ages between 210 and 375 years old going for both genders. around their 375-year birthday, their body starts to slow down the reproduction rate eventually word almost impossible for them to conceive.

Growth Rate & Stages

As one of the oldest life span species, Dark Elves are considered infants between the ages of zero and Six, during which time they were completely dependent on their parents for food and care. They gradually pick up mobility and world awareness.

The next stage is kids who learn, play, and grow between the ages of Seven to Thirteen. Although kids are not as dependent on their parents at this point, they are still present to meet the majority of their needs. However, young kids are inquisitive and beginning to understand others and themselves. These kids also remember everything and will use it against you so be careful

Between the ages of 14 to 30, their bodies begin to evolve and develop into adults, which is referred to as the teenage years. Their physical body begins to gain figure, height, weight, and muscles. In most situations, this is also where natural magic develops. In most circumstances, they will also begin to establish their identity and become less reliant on their parents.

From the ages of 31 to 209, they are in their adulthood, their bodies have matured, and they have a good sense of what their natural magic will do. It will continue to develop as they age, but in most cases, it has a set of talents. This is also the time when they find what they want to do with their life.

Melding time is a Special time for Dark Elves. The age range is from 210 to 375 years. This is the time when their Dark Elf bodies will allow them to reproduce. These are the years when Dark Elves start families and their instincts to find a significant other and start a family are more stronger than usual. This instinct will not overpower their identity or desires but rather make some of what they are attracted to more visible to them and the want for a family more appealing.

They are elders between the ages of 376 and 500, commonly referred to as their Twilight years; their bodies have steadily slowed and gotten weaker, as have their magical talents if they are not maintained. Dark Elves, as compared to High Elves, relaxes and begins to overthink things. The Dark Elves just returned to the same mindset they had in their adulthood. With more knowledge and experience, and most likely a family. They do get a lot of related old age difficulties that most species have.

Ecology and Habitats

Dark Elves search out colder, darker environments. This is because their bodies run a little hot, thus they prefer colder conditions. They also prefer darker environments since their eyes are so sensitive that they require some type of cover while they are out in the open. They like to dwell underground, but they can live anyplace because they are like any sentient species that can employ magic and technology to help them survive in their environment.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Dark Elves are an omnivore species that need both plants and animals to survive. The body's got to eat the right amount of each type of vegetable, fruit, meat, and other products to keep their body healthy. They do eat well which most species were considered a normal helping, unlike the High Elves counterparts.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Dark Elves have vast societies. Because of their impulsive temperament, they have invented a variety of games and dynamic hobbies. Depending on the Kingdom you visit, you may discover anything from combat sports to fascinating board games. They are an Elven people who enjoy being active. So their academic concentration isn't as strong as you'd think for elves, but they're still a curious group and live pretty long lives.

Average Intelligence

Elves have a long lifespan so with their great memory they are one of the most intelligent species. Dark Elves seek knowledge from all over but even with intellect. They have a bit of a chip on their shoulders they are quicker to temper and faster than react than the other two Elven species.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dark Elves has various sensory systems, and we will identify the five most important ones. First and foremost, they can see up to 2 miles of amazing detail. Their Eyes have a lot of extra cones in them to take in more light. As Well as they also have Tapetum lucidum(a sort of mirror in the eye that reflects light back to the retina). This enables them to see well in the dark conditions. Their hearing is from 20Hz to 30kHz. With that Dark Elves species are in the can hear a little higher range. Dark Elves can use their scents of smell very well. It can pick up a million different smells, but it's not as beneficial as other sentient species. Limited in their processing and range. They possessed the sense of touch to help them identify their bodies and things in the world, both good and harmful. This sense tells you what has wounded them or helps them feel at ease. With their tall ear, they can also tell slight differences in the weather. Finally, Dark Elves is able to taste the five basic categories of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Civilization and Culture

Common Dress Code

They tend to wear very little to skin-tight to anything that isn't adding more heat. They love all type of color in the neutral to dark range.
Natural Magic
Dark Elves have a natural resistance to Fire Magic and Weaknees to Water Magic. 85% of them use some kind of Fire Magic
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Genetic Descendants
Lifespan
500 years
Average Height
5"10 to 6"4
Average Weight
Between130lb to 160lb
Average Physique
They have a very thin frame than a lot of the other races they are not made for a lot of manual work. There's even an insult frail as an elf that gets thrown around a lot of all the stronger races They dark tone and are warm to the touch.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Dark Elves skin tones range of all shades of Black, Purple, and gray. Hair Color can be any shade of black, silver, gray, white, and purple. Their eye colors ranged from a shade of red to pink with reflective pupils.


Cover image: by Marc Zipper (Valcin)

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