Elves
The Firstborns of Ninfena
The elves were the first humanoid creatures created in Eridania, called "Firstborns of Ninfena". The land of their origin is what today comprises the Kingdom of Atserolf , where there is the largest population of elves on the planet.
Elves are wise and noble creatures, great warriors and craftsmen, and have great affinity with magic. The first elf created was Eleanor, who became the first queen and founder of the Dalagh Dynasty, who rules Atserolf ever since.
They have an abnormally long life, but they are not immortal. In addition, very few elven children are born over the years, and a birth is a reason for great celebration.
Basic Information
Anatomy
They are creatures very similar to humans in their anatomical and physiological structure, being outstanding features their pointed ears and abnormal colors of eyes and hair. They also have agility, speed, strength and endurance above human standards.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The largest geographic concentration of elves is in the kingdom of Atserolf, the native land of the species. However, they are scattered throughout the kingdoms of the planet, especially after the Night of the Dark Flames , which led the elves who inhabited Ancalys to seek new homes. This ended up creating several hybrid species.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They have keen senses because of their deep connection with the magic that sustains Eridania and also because they live in deep forests.
Civilization and Culture
History
The elves were created by Ninfena shortly after she had finished shaping the planet. She placed the species in the lands where today is located the kingdom of Atserolf, called the home of all the elves.
After the goddess awakened all species, she taught much of the arcane arts to the elves, because they had developed great affinity with magic. They have learned many things from Ninfena, from arts, construction, navigation, astronomy, attunement to nature and their beloved music.
Before the founding of the kingdoms, the first settlement of the elves was Silmaluma, named after the elf who discovered the place where the city was built. The elves call it "Jewel of the Mountains" in their stories, for the town was embedded in a valley in the middle of the Ice Mountains, which divide Atserolf and Ardenio. They built it with the help of the forest spirits, which they called "enlamirë" in their primordial language, meaning "the younger ones."
The enlamirë taught the elves to listen to the forest and to mold it with magic, but without harming the life in it. They allied their constructive abilities, and created a home for both species. For a long time, the city of Silmalúma grew and prospered, with the bond between the species becoming stronger, and each one learned more with the other.
But the relationship between the enlamirë and the elves began to worsen, stories speak of rumors and lies, intrigues and quarrels. The Enlamirë left Silmaluma, leaving the gates with promises of revenge. No one knows for sure how this began, but there is a great suspicion that there was Lady Dark's hand in these events, being that she was not known to the Eridanians at that time and could easily sway in their midst.
Ten years passed, and the Enlamirë launched their coup against the elves. With the knowledge they had acquired, they forged weapons, and were able to invade the city in the dead of night, bringing with them the beasts of the forest. Although nothing more is to be remembered, for there was an explosion of energy in the city during the battle and they all collapsed. When the elves awoke the next morning among the destroyed streets, their old allies had disappeared, and never again was an enlamirë seen in Eridania. The elves bitterly repented, and forsook the city, spreading through the kingdom.
The ruin of Silmaluma was an important point in Elven history, as this led the elves to leave their former home and form the kingdom of Atserolf as it is today. In addition, many went beyond the kingdom, venturing through the seas and forming the colony of Ancalys or mingling with the population of the neighboring kingdoms.
Lifespan
1000 years old
Average Height
1.7-2m
Average Weight
60-90kg
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